Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks in Beijing covering bilateral relations, Iran, Ukraine, trade and global issues after Donald Trump’s China visit. Both leaders highlighted strategic ties, expanding trade cooperation and coordination through BRICS
India said the Iran situation remains serious, with the Ministry of External Affairs confirming over 2,400 evacuations, while embassy staff in Tehran continue assisting nationals amid a fragile ceasefire extended by Donald Trump
Oil prices fell sharply below USD 100 while global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions despite continued sporadic attacks across the region
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has intensified as Donald Trump pressures Iran to reopen shipping. Experts outline ceasefire, military intervention, or UN-led action scenarios, warning global oil trade and economic stability remain at risk
Iran rejected a US-proposed 48-hour ceasefire and escalated hostilities by continuing attacks, claiming to down American aircraft. The move follows intensified conflict after US-Israel strikes on Tehran, further deepening instability across the Middle East region.
Tehran has come under intense US and Israeli airstrikes targeting military and security infrastructure, causing widespread destruction and civilian disruption. Intelligence assessments suggest the campaign may damage Iran’s military but is unlikely to quickly topple its leadership.
An Iranian opposition blueprint for a post-Islamic Republic government proposes reviving the Chabahar port partnership and restoring oil exports to India, positioning New Delhi as a key economic partner in Iran’s future trade and geopolitical strategy
The escalating Iran conflict could disrupt LNG supplies to India, raising concerns over urea production at the Ramagundam fertiliser plant. Experts warn this may worsen the existing fertiliser shortage in Telangana ahead of the kharif crop season
President Donald Trump is considering a limited military strike on Iran to pressure Tehran into a nuclear deal, as US forces bolster Middle East deployments. Iranian leaders have issued warnings while diplomatic negotiations continue amid escalating tensions.
Iran is facing its deadliest unrest since 2022 as protests over economic hardship spread nationwide. Rights groups say at least 27 protesters were killed, prompting warnings from Supreme Leader Khamenei and calls for mass action from exiles
