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Strait of Hormuz traffic drops by over 90%, fewer than 10 ships daily amid West Asia tensions

London, May 1 -- Shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has seen a dramatic decline amid escalating tensions in West Asia, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory ac... Read More


"Just blast the hell out of them or make a deal?": Trump outlines Iran options

Washington DC, May 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States faces a stark choice in its approach to Iran, either to pursue a negotiated settlement or escalate milit... Read More


US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade under 'Econimic Fury'

Washington DC, May 1 -- The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's financial and energy networks, escalating pressure on Tehran's oil revenues and its commercial links wi... Read More


US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade under 'Economic Fury'

Washington DC, May 1 -- The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's financial and energy networks, escalating pressure on Tehran's oil revenues and its commercial links wi... Read More


Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrates Buddha Jayanti

Kathmandu, May 1 -- The Indian Embassy in Nepal on Friday celebrated Buddha Jayanti in Lumbini in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University. The event saw a Bud... Read More


"We are looking to increase our economic relationship with India": Ukrainian envoy Polishchuk

Surat, May 1 -- Ukraine's Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk said that Ukraine is looking to expand economic cooperation with India, particularly in agriculture, steel, and technology sectors. ... Read More


Arrest not first resort: Congress' Abhishek Singhvi as SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera

New Delhi, May 1 -- Following the grant of anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an alleged defamation and forgery case linked to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife passport... Read More


UN to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026 on June 18

New York, May 1 -- Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York on Friday said that the International Day of Yoga 2026 celebration at the UN will be held on June 18. In a post on X, it ... Read More


Singapore HC extends Buddha Purnima greetings, reflects on Kushinagar visit

Kushinagar, May 1 -- High Commissioner Simon Wong extended greetings on the day of Buddha Purnima on Friday. Wong shared details of his visit to Kushinagar, where the Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.... Read More


"Always welcomed negotiations": Iran's Chief Justice says Tehran open to talks based on "logic and rationality"

Tehran, May 1 -- Iran's Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has asserted that Tehran has maintained a continuous channel for talks with the United States, despite the ongoing milit... Read More