New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

US President Donald Trump has thanked Morocco’s King Mohammed VI after sharing a video presenting a major road as the Trump Highway in Morocco. The tribute involving the Tiznit-Dakhla route has attracted international attention and highlighted the close diplomatic relationship between Washington and Rabat. Trump Highway in Morocco gains attention Trump shared the video on his Truth Social acc

The France and Spain wildfire crisis has forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave threatened communities as Gironde fires advance near Bordeaux and Spain fires affect Madrid, Ávila and Valencia. Emergency crews and EU aircraft are supporting large-scale rescue operations. Gironde fires threaten Bordeaux communities Wildfires continued burning across France and Spain on Monday, July 27,

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has linked any future agreement with the United States to an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. His position places Lebanon, Hezbollah support and Israeli withdrawal at the centre of Tehran’s conditions as regional diplomatic efforts continue. Iran-US peace conditions In a statement posted on X, Khamenei said Iran would require the protectio

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived disputed historical arguments about western Ukraine, suggesting that some territories could eventually pass to Poland, Hungary and Romania. His remarks came during a televised meeting with Russian Navy personnel on July 26, 2026, as Moscow held scaled-down Navy Day observances. Putin’s Western Ukraine Claims During the meeting, Putin described part

Americans increasingly doubt the Iran war will end soon as diplomacy stalls, Congress debates presidential war powers, shipping risks rise in the Strait of Hormuz and new polling shows voters expect the conflict to continue for months or years rather than weeks. Timeline remains uncertain U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has declined to place a deadline on the conflict. Waltz sa

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have entered a public dispute over the ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli leader. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of “fomenting hate,” while the mayor called for the warrant to be taken seriously ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly. Mamdani Netanyahu row escalates Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accuse

German police shot dead the suspect in the Berlin Pride attack after locating him during a large-scale manhunt in the Spandau district. Authorities said the man charged officers with a weapon, ending a search that began after a deadly van attack near Christopher Street Day celebrations left one person dead and dozens injured. Berlin Pride attack suspect found after nationwide search German auth

Iran has reportedly told Pakistani officials that negotiations with the United States remain suspended rather than permanently abandoned, leaving open a possible path back to diplomacy. The development comes as US strikes pause, Pakistan explores mediation and tensions continue over shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-US talks remain suspended Iran has not withdrawn from negotiat

A reported Strait of Hormuz tanker explosion has renewed concern over maritime safety after Iranian media said an oil vessel struck a naval mine outside a route designated by Tehran. Iranian authorities have not issued a full official account, while the United States has paused strikes as diplomatic contacts continue. Strait of Hormuz tanker explosion remains unconfirmed An oil tanker reportedl

Houthi Saudi Aramco attack claims have intensified concerns over Middle East stability after the Iran-backed group said it targeted key Saudi oil facilities in Jazan and Yanbu. The reported strikes, coupled with claims of downing a Saudi drone and Iran's announcement that it has paused retaliatory operations, have added fresh uncertainty to regional security and global energy markets.

Mojtaba Khamenei's nuclear policy has come under renewed focus after a recent US intelligence assessment suggested Iran's new supreme leader may be more open to developing nuclear weapons than his father. While no official policy change has been announced, analysts say the assessment highlights growing concerns over Iran's nuclear threshold status, regional security and the future of diplomacy.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a ¥370 trillion investment strategy targeting artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology and energy by 2040. The ambitious plan aims to strengthen Japan's economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on China and accelerate long-term industrial growth, but it has also raised concerns about fiscal sustainability and rising government debt.

China Coast Guard Deploys Water Cannons The South China Sea clash near Scarborough Shoal intensified for a second consecutive day after the China Coast Guard used water cannons and carried out what Philippine authorities described as dangerous blocking maneuvers against government and fisheries vessels. The latest confrontation highlights the continuing maritime dis

The Trump Saudi nuclear deal has entered uncertain territory after President Donald Trump said the civilian nuclear partnership would move forward only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller defended the condition, arguing that Trump understands Saudi leaders and their negotiating approach. Miller Defence of Trump’s Strategy Speaking to reporters

Mojtaba Khamenei nuclear policy has come under renewed scrutiny after a reported US intelligence assessment suggested that Iran’s supreme leader may be more willing than his father to consider developing nuclear weapons. The claim raises fresh questions about Iran’s nuclear doctrine, missile ambitions and regional security. Iran Nuclear Weapons Assessment People described as familiar with U

President Donald Trump said ongoing Trump Iran nuclear talks could still produce an agreement, but warned that Washington may take further military action if diplomacy fails. He argued that an Iranian nuclear weapon would have placed the entire Middle East at severe risk. Trump warning focuses on Iran’s nuclear ambitions Speaking to reporters on Friday, July 24, Trump defended his administrat

US President Donald Trump said Washington remains engaged in Trump Iran strike talks and has not decided whether to order major new military action. He said diplomacy remains the preferred path but warned that the US military could escalate strikes if negotiations fail. Diplomacy Remains the Preferred Option Speaking on Friday, July 24, Trump confirmed that American officials were communicating

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged Disha LPG tanker are safe after an attack in Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz. India’s embassy is monitoring the case as authorities assess the vessel and the source of the reported missile strike. All 28 Indian crew members confirmed safe All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha were confirmed safe after the ves

Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least 15 people on Friday, July 24, 2026, including 10 at a defense industry event in the Kyiv region and five in Sloviansk, as officials opened investigations and warned of another possible large-scale missile assault. At least 15 people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine on Friday, July 24, 2026, including 10 at a defense industry event in the Kyiv region and five in the ea