
Weekend Strike on Iran? US Ambassador Sparks Global Alarm
US Ambassador Tom Barrack warns of an imminent strike on Iran, while President Trump distances himself from the comments.
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US Ambassador Tom Barrack warns of an imminent strike on Iran, while President Trump distances himself from the comments.

US Ambassador Tom Barrack warns of a possible strike on Iran, while diplomatic efforts intensify in Istanbul to prevent regional war.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Dandong, China, using the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge amid regional tensions and health rumors.

Former Indian Ambassador KP Fabian warns that US military action on Iran could spike energy prices and destroy oil facilities in GCC countries.

Rights activists raise alarms over abductions and suspected extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, citing a pattern of state-backed violence.

Kamlesh Pandey, a Dammam Airport employee from Gorakhpur, was killed in a drone strike in Saudi Arabia. His family awaits his mortal remains.

Iran warns the US Navy it will never re-enter the Persian Gulf as the IRGC claims two supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian Rear Admiral Evgeny Myasoyedov meets Indian Navy's Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan in Kochi during a goodwill fleet visit.

Shreyas Iyer wins toss and opts to bowl in the 2nd T20I against New Zealand. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaces injured Ishan Kishan.

India and Uzbekistan reaffirm their commitment to fight global terrorism and radicalization following the 10th Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi.

A series of strong earthquakes, including a 7.2 magnitude quake, struck the Vanuatu Islands. Find out the details from USGS and NCS.

Nepal faces a warning of up to 200mm of rain next week due to a Bay of Bengal cyclonic storm. Experts warn of risks to harvest and Himalayan travel.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri discusses global oil and gas markets, flagging risks from West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visits India to meet PM Modi and President Murmu to boost trade and tech ties.

EAM S Jaishankar calls for reformed multilateralism on 81st UN Day and celebrates Major Abhilasha Barak's prestigious UN award.

Final polls ahead of Israel's national election suggest a political deadlock as neither Netanyahu nor the opposition hit the 61-seat majority mark.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi praises the profound beauty of para sports as the Aichi-Nagoya Games conclude with record hauls for Japan and India.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Persian Gulf oil exports have recovered despite Iran's threats and reports of tanker mine strikes.

President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Moscow next week for high-level talks with Vladimir Putin on strategic ties and regional stability.

US Envoy Tom Barrack hints at a weekend strike on Iran, while President Trump teases an Epic Fury if diplomatic deals fail.

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Nakchu, Tibet, killing 16 and injuring 76. Rescue operations are underway amidst harsh conditions.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal calls for an India-Germany R&D partnership to combine German precision with Indian talent for global markets.

EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet welcomes the European Parliament delegation to New Delhi to strengthen the EU-India Strategic Agenda and FTA.

Akasa Air extends flight suspensions to Jeddah and Riyadh due to security concerns in Saudi Arabia. Find out the new dates and refund options.