US President Donald Trump has asserted that Washington is now controlling the Strait of Hormuz, as the US intensifies its military operations against Iran for the third consecutive day on …
Middle East
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Board of Peace Says it Would Assess Developments in Gaza Via Actions Post Hamas Govt. Resignation
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readThe Board of Peace said it would judge developments in Gaza “by actions, not promises” after Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing administration in the Strip ahead of a …
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Two Nations, Two Scripts: America’s Semiquincentennial and Iran’s Farewell to Khamenei
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 5 minutes readHistory rarely arranges its stage with such stark contrasts. In July 2026, the world witnessed two nations moving in opposite emotional directions—one celebrating liberty, the other mourning loss. The United …
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In a potentially landmark diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran have signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” outlining a broad framework to end hostilities, ease regional tensions, revive commercial …
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India’s defense production climbed to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore ($20.7 billion) in the financial year ended March 2026, highlighting the country’s growing military-industrial capabilities at a time of heightened …
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Vance Says Iran Deal Will Block Nukes, Reopen Hormuz; US May Help Destroy Enriched Uranium
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readUS Vice President JD Vance on June 15 said the Trump administration’s agreement with Iran is designed to permanently prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon while reopening the strategically …
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India Calls for Dialogue, Ceasefire and UN Reforms Amid Escalating Middle East Conflicts
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, voiced concern over ongoing conflicts across the Middle East, highlighting the “immense” humanitarian toll reflected in the loss of …
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Opinion: Spying on Close Friends is Serious Business
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt is the last thing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted or even expected more than a reported steamy expletive laced call from President Donald Trump last week. The Pentagon …
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There is a phrase that has haunted the corridors of the Capitol Building for half a century, whispered by frustrated senators and furious congressmen with equal helplessness: the law is …
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US House Passes War Powers Resolution to Block Trump from Escalating Iran War
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution to block President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about …