Russia has said it has not received any official confirmation from India that the country plans to halt purchases of Russian oil, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed New Delhi agreed to scale back those imports as part of a new trade agreement with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow had yet to hear directly from Indian authorities regarding any change in energy flows. While acknowledging the evolving relationship between the United States a

Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The incident came as both sides exchanged sharp warnings and cautious signals about a possible return to nuclear diplomacy, underscoring the fragile balance between confrontation and negotiation in the region. According to US officials, the drone was intercepted

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused European nations of indirectly financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing refined oil products originating from Russian crude processed in India. His remarks come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions over energy trade and sanctions linked to the conflict in Eastern Europe. In an interview aired on Sunday, Bessent alleged that while European leaders publicly condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine, their trade practices ar

Gold has once again proven its reputation as a safe-haven asset, reaching new lifetime highs amid rising geopolitical tensions, a weakening US dollar, and growing concerns over global economic stability. On Friday, the price of gold on the MCX touched Rs 1,56,521, continuing its bullish momentum. This surge in gold prices has piqued the interest of investors, pushing them away from traditional financial assets like bonds and major currencies towards the metal. As geopolitical risks, such as t

Global geopolitics is witnessing a major shift as India positions itself for what is being described as the “Mother of All Trade Deals” with the European Union. This development comes at a time when United States President Donald Trump has intensified tariff pressures and sanctions on several nations, including India. These aggressive trade policies have forced multiple global powers to rethink their economic alliances, creating fresh opportunities for India on the international stage.

The United States is preparing to deploy military aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland as part of what officials described as long-planned activities, according to a statement issued by the North American Aerospace Defense Command on Monday. The announcement comes amid heightened political and strategic tensions surrounding the Arctic territory, which has gained renewed attention due to its growing importance in global security calculations. NORAD, a joint milit

US President Donald Trump on Saturday intensified his long-standing interest in acquiring Greenland, issuing sharp warnings to several European nations and announcing planned tariffs against countries opposing his proposal. The remarks marked a significant escalation in rhetoric surrounding the strategic Arctic territory and introduced new strains into already delicate transatlantic relations. In a series of public statements, Trump accused Denmark and multiple European countries, i

The opening weeks of 2026 have delivered a series of dramatic geopolitical developments tied to the United States, ranging from the capture of Venezuela’s president to sharp rhetoric surrounding Iran’s handling of domestic unrest and renewed discussion of using force to secure Greenland. Yet, in contrast to the gravity of these headlines, global equity markets have continued to post steady gains, raising questions about why investors appear largely unfazed by rising international tensions

Hundreds of U.S. troops have begun evacuating from a major air base in Qatar as part of a coordinated precautionary effort amid rising tensions with Iran. The move comes as the U.S. administration considers a range of military and diplomatic options in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, raising concerns about potential retaliation against American forces stationed across the region. Service members at Al Udeid Air Base are being relocated to other military installa

Senior officials from the United States, Greenland, and Denmark are set to hold critical talks at the White House on Wednesday as tensions escalate over Washington’s renewed push to bring the Arctic island under U.S. control. The meeting comes amid increasingly forceful rhetoric from President Donald Trump, raising fresh concerns about transatlantic relations and the future cohesion of NATO. Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmuss

In a significant indication of easing tensions between Washington and Caracas, US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has cancelled a planned second wave of military attacks on Venezuela, citing the release of political prisoners and increased cooperation on rebuilding the country’s oil and gas sector. The decision follows recent developments that the US president described as constructive gestures by Venezuelan authorities aimed at de-escalation. Trump said the mov

​Warships from China, Russia and Iran arrived in South African waters on Friday to participate in a week-long multinational naval exercise off the coast of Cape Town, drawing attention amid heightened global tensions and renewed scrutiny of South Africa’s foreign policy positioning. The exercise, titled “Will for Peace 2026,” is being conducted under the framework of the BRICS group of emerging economies and is scheduled to continue until next Friday. South Africa’s armed forces sa

Former White House physician and retired US Navy doctor Ronny Jackson has emerged as a central figure in negotiations that led to a $500 million mining and rare earths agreement between American and Pakistani entities, according to recent disclosures filed with the US Department of Justice. The filings, submitted under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, outline Jackson’s direct engagement with Pakistani officials and detail his involvement in shaping the deal at multiple stages.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Washington holds significant leverage over Venezuela’s interim authorities and is preparing to execute a plan that would place control of the country’s oil exports firmly in US hands. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Rubio said the administration is finalising an arrangement to take possession of oil currently immobilised in Venezuela and sell it on global markets at full market prices. According to Rubio,

China on Wednesday strongly criticized reported United States demands aimed at reshaping Venezuela’s oil partnerships, calling the move an act of coercion that violates both national sovereignty and international law. Beijing’s response follows media reports that Washington has sought exclusive control over Venezuela’s oil sector as part of its political and economic engagement with the South American nation. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spoke

The United States has seized a Russia-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, escalating enforcement of American sanctions and drawing attention to an unusual maritime confrontation involving Russian military assets. The vessel, originally known as Bella-1, was taken into custody on Wednesday following a coordinated operation by US civilian and military authorities acting under a federal court warrant. According to official statements, the seizure was carried out after the tanker

US President Donald Trump issued a series of sharp warnings directed at Mexico, Colombia and Cuba following a US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and airstrikes in the capital, Caracas. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that Washington could expand its actions in the region, using language that raised concerns about escalating tensions across Latin America. The president claimed that the operation, whi

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to a 19th-century foreign policy principle while addressing media questions about recent US actions in Venezuela, drawing renewed attention to the Monroe Doctrine and its historical significance. Speaking on Saturday, Trump described the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a modernized extension of the doctrine first articulated in 1823. He characterized the move as an assertion of American authority in the Western Hemis

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to make their first court appearances in New York City, just days after U.S. authorities captured them in a surprise operation that has intensified political tensions across the Western Hemisphere. The couple is being transferred under heavy security to federal court in Manhattan, where they will face a series of serious criminal charges brought by U.S. prosecutors. According to court documents, Madu