Iran

Iraq wants foreign troops out after Qassem Soleimani's death; Trump threatens sanctions

Democratic critics of the Republican president have said Trump was reckless in authorizing the strike.

Jan 6, 2020

Was Iranian General Qassem Soleimani behind terror attacks in Delhi? Donald Trump claims

Following Qassem Soleimani's assassination, Donald Trump said the "reign of terror is over" and claimed the former had contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London."

Jan 4, 2020

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, US. Reuters

Oil prices jump over 4% after US airstrike kills Iran, Iraq officials

Brent crude futures jumped nearly $3 to hit a high of $69.16 a barrel, the highest since September 17.

Jan 3, 2020

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

From Hong Kong's seven-month-long protest to outrage against the contentious Citizenship law in India, scroll down to read about protests that hit the streets in 2019.

Dec 31, 2019

Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful,' warn of potential further action

The US military carried out the strikes on Sunday against the Kataib Hezbollah militia group in response to the killing of a US civilian contractor.

Dec 30, 2019

Iran's leader ordered crackdown on unrest: 'Do whatever it takes to end it'

About 1,500 people were killed during less than two weeks of unrest that started on November 15.

Dec 23, 2019

Protests erupt in Iran over fuel price hike

The price of a litre of regular gasoline had gone up to 15,000 rials (12.7 US cents) from 10,000 rials and the monthly ration for each private automobile was set at 60 litres per month

Nov 17, 2019

Government to facilitate onion imports from Iran, Egypt & Turkey amid soaring prices

This decision was taken at a meeting of the inter-ministerial committee headed by Consumer Affairs Secretary Avinash K Srivastava on November 5, reviewing the prices and availability of onions in the country.

Nov 6, 2019

Fuel price set to spike as tension rises after Iran oil tanker hit in Red Sea

Iran suspects Saudi rocket attacks behind the fire that breaks out on the tanker laden with one million barrels of oil in the Red Sea off Jeddah; reports suggest the attack was in retaliation to Yemeni Houthi's drone strikes on Saudi Aramco oil installations.

Oct 11, 2019

Will RBI cut interest rate by 40 bps for 5th successive time this year?

Most experts expect a rate cut though they differ on the quantum ranging between 15 and 40 basis points; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's growth push is likely to guide RBI's monetary policy

Sep 29, 2019

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LPG crisis looming? Cooking gas shortage could worsen during festival season

LPG vendors may begin rationing of LPG cylinders to customers as the effect of Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations and fire at ONGC's Uran plant affects supplies in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Goa amid domestic shutdowns

Sep 28, 2019

Rouhani says imposition of fresh sanctions on Iran points to US 'desperation'

The United States imposed another round of sanctions on Iran following the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities that Riyadh and US officials have blamed on Iran.

Sep 23, 2019

As Houthis threaten to attack UAE cities, Saudi Arabia asserts Iran's role in Aramco bombing

Saudi defence spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Malki dismissed Houthi claims of carrying out the attacks and stated: "Despite Iran's efforts to make it appear so they did not originate from Yemen."

Sep 19, 2019

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

While Trump is scheduled to attend 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston, Texas, the South Block mandarins are grappling with a suitable response to US President Trump's gestures punctuated by friendly fire on the trade front.

Sep 17, 2019

Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as locked and loaded US points finger at Iran for attack

The Iran-aligned Houthi movement that controls Yemen's capital claimed responsibility for the attack, which damaged the world's biggest crude oil processing plant.

Sep 16, 2019

Why do Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia make Nirmala Sitharaman sweat?

If oil becomes more expensive, the current economic downturn can snowball into a full-blown crisis. India has little headroom to cushion the inflationary impact as Trump has turned off cheaper Iranian oil supplies

Sep 16, 2019

Trump blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, says US defence 'locked and loaded'

Evidence from the attack, which hit the world's biggest oil-processing facility has indicated Iran's role, instead of the Yemeni Houthi group that had claimed responsibility.

Sep 16, 2019

anti-India protests in London on Independence Day

Iran removes anti-India posters from Pakistan consulate; calls it 'undiplomatic tactics'

Pakistani missions and diaspora globally have been trying to indulge in anti-India activities in the aftermath of New Delhi's decision to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 9, 2019

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since President Trump withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran last year and imposed crippling unilateral sanctions.

Aug 31, 2019

Iran shows off undamaged satellite after Trump leaks US surveillance secrets

Iranian communications minister responded to US President Donald Trump with an image of the Nahid-1 satellite, a day after Trump revealed a US surveillance image of the damaged space centre in Iran.

Aug 31, 2019

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Iran

Iraq wants foreign troops out after Qassem Soleimani's death; Trump threatens sanctions

Was Iranian General Qassem Soleimani behind terror attacks in Delhi? Donald Trump claims

Oil prices jump over 4% after US airstrike kills Iran, Iraq officials

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful,' warn of potential further action

Iran's leader ordered crackdown on unrest: 'Do whatever it takes to end it'

Protests erupt in Iran over fuel price hike

Government to facilitate onion imports from Iran, Egypt & Turkey amid soaring prices

Fuel price set to spike as tension rises after Iran oil tanker hit in Red Sea

Will RBI cut interest rate by 40 bps for 5th successive time this year?

LPG crisis looming? Cooking gas shortage could worsen during festival season

Rouhani says imposition of fresh sanctions on Iran points to US 'desperation'

As Houthis threaten to attack UAE cities, Saudi Arabia asserts Iran's role in Aramco bombing

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as locked and loaded US points finger at Iran for attack

Why do Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia make Nirmala Sitharaman sweat?

Trump blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, says US defence 'locked and loaded'

Iran removes anti-India posters from Pakistan consulate; calls it 'undiplomatic tactics'

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Iran shows off undamaged satellite after Trump leaks US surveillance secrets

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious