Iran war is taking a dangerous turn as tensions in West Asia escalate rapidly. A drone struck near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu refinery signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict toward critical energy infrastructure. The targeted facility, part of the SAMREF joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, plays a key role in global oil supply, raising alarm across international markets. The attack follows Iranian warnings and comes amid retaliatory strikes linked to US and Israeli actions on Iran’s energy assets, including the South Pars gas field. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and alternative routes like Yanbu and Fujairah under pressure, global energy flows are facing severe disruption.
19 March,2026 06:51 PM IST
Israel’s 24-hour deadline to Hamas has expired, marking a critical turning point in the fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar. According to Israeli officials, the IDF began limited operations beyond the designated “Yellow Line” after Hamas failed to withdraw its remaining fighters before the 8 p.m. deadline. U.S. and regional mediators had relayed final warnings to Hamas through Cairo and Doha, emphasizing that any continued presence beyond the demarcated zone would be considered a violation of the ceasefire pact. WATCH
31 October,2025 09:28 PM IST
Israeli fighter jets struck Rafah and other parts of southern Gaza, following what Israeli media described as an “exchange of fire” with Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held urgent talks with military chiefs as fears grow that the fragile ceasefire may collapse.
19 October,2025 06:47 PM IST
At the landmark Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, U.S. President Donald Trump drew global attention with a light-hearted comment, referring to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “beautiful young woman.” The remark came amid the signing of a historic declaration aimed at fostering enduring peace and long-term prosperity in the Gaza region. Meloni’s participation was widely recognized for her dedication and political acumen, earning her personal praise as both a skilled leader and a key contributor to the summit’s success. WATCH
14 October,2025 09:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
