Donald Trump indicated that the United States may not extend its ceasefire with Iran, as tensions continue to rise over maritime security and regional control. Speaking to reporters, he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place regardless of whether the ceasefire expires, signaling a f

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled both optimism and uncertainty regarding ongoing tensions with Iran, stating that a potential agreement could end hostilities while warning that military action may resume if negotiations fail. Speaking aboard Air Force One at 09:05 AM IST on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Trump said he would host a celebratory gathering at the White House if the conflict concludes throug

In a major political development, a united Opposition on Friday, April 17, 2026, defeated the government’s Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, marking the first legislative setback for the NDA government in over a decade. Despite last-minute appeals from Prime Minister

The United States has intensified its use of energy shipments as a foreign policy tool, launching parallel efforts aimed at Iran in the Middle East and Cuba in the Caribbean. Under President Donald Trump, a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz began on Monday, marking a significant escalation despite a ceasefire agreement reached on April 7 between regional actors. At the same time, Washington has imposed a de facto fuel blockade on Cuba, warn

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will continue its naval blockade targeting Iran, even after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened for commercial passage. The statement underscores that the broader conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel remains unresolved. In a public message, Trump acknowledged Iran’s move to reopen the strategic waterway, a critical route

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial maritime traffic following a cease-fire agreement in Lebanon, according to Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who spoke on Friday. The senior Iranian official stated that the strategically critical waterway is now “completely open” for all commercial vessels, signaling a potential easing of tensions that had disrupted global shipping flows. Despite the

Raghav Chadha sparked fresh political buzz after taking a pointed dig at his own party, Aam Aadmi Party, during a Rajya Sabha session. Highlighting the absence of senior leadership, Chadha remarked that neither the party’s leader nor the newly appointed deputy leader was present in the House, even as he himself attended despite recently being removed from the deputy leader position. In h

India is set to continue importing Russian crude oil and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) even after the expiration of the 30-day sanctions waiver granted by the United States on April 11, 2026. Officials indicated that the country’s energy import strategy is guided by sovereign priorities and commercial considerations rather than external sanctions frameworks. Indian refineries are expected to maintain their existing procurement approach by sourcing supplies from non-sanctioned entities and c

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had a “very good conversation” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the discussion as constructive and reaffirming strong ties between the two nations. The leaders spoke for approximately 40 minutes, focusing on regional security

India’s Parliament witnessed intense exchanges and high political drama during the special session as debates around the delimitation bill and women’s reservation took centre stage. The discussions brought out sharp ideological differences between the ruling government and the Opposition, with leaders raising concerns about fairness, representation, and timing of reforms. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram sparked fresh controversy by likening the delimitation exercise to an “i

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The race to succeed California Governor Gavin Newsom is gaining momentum as candidates compete in a crowded and unpredictable primary contest shaped by the state’s unique election system. California uses a top-two primary format, in which all candidates appear on a single ballot regardless of party affiliation. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes advance to the general election, even if they belong to the same party. This structure has int

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declined to engage in direct talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite indications from U.S. President Donald Trump that discussions between the two leaders were im

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause in fighting between Israel and Lebanon set to begin at 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 16, 2026, following what he described as “excellent” conversations with the leaders of both nations. The announcement comes amid escalating violence tied to Israel’s ongoing conflict with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group operating in Lebanon.

Narendra Modi emphasized the need for diplomacy over military confrontation during a joint press conference with Christian Stocker in New Delhi, underscoring that armed conflicts in regions such as Ukraine and West

India’s nuclear strategy has consistently evolved, reflecting the country’s changing security landscape and its response to emerging global challenges. With a doctrine centered on credible minimum deterrence, India ensures that its nuclear capabilities are sufficient to deter adversaries without striving for nuclear superiority. This strategic posture maintains a delicate balance, ensuring national security while preventing the escalation of conflicts into nuclear war.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from the Pentagon, stating that the United States could target Iran’s energy infrastructure if its leadership does not agree to a peace deal before a temporary cease-fire expires in the coming days. The remarks underscore escalating tensions as Washington intensifies pressure on

On April 15, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will no longer extend the sanctions waivers that allowed several countries to purchase oil from Russia and Iran. These waivers, which were initially intended to ease global oil supply disruptions, are now being revoked. Bessent emphasized that the move to not renew the general licenses on Russian and Iranian oil would lead to penalties for countries still involved in these transactions. He further warned that secondary san

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during the ongoing special Parliament session, offering a strong assurance that the proposed delimitation process will be conducted without bias toward any region. His statement comes at a time when the issue has triggered a major political confrontation between the ruling NDA and Opposition parties, especially leaders from southern states who fea