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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the press after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024. A panel of 12 New Yorkers were unanimous in their determination that Donald Trump is guilty as charged -- but for the impact on his election prospects, the jury is still out. The Republican billionaire was convicted of all 34 charges in New York on May 30, 2024, and now finds himself bidding for a second presidential term unsure if hell be spending 2025 in the Oval Office, on probation or in jail. (Photo by Steven Hirsch / POOL / AFP)

Manish Tewari | America’s Suez Moment: Its Limits Stand Exposed

The comparison to the British experience in 1956 is instructive. The war in Iran has hastened a transition to a...

19 April 2026 12:01 AM IST

Aakar Patel | Can Iran ‘Win’? Will US Agree To Tehran’s Terms & Do Right Thing?

Aakar Patel | Can Iran ‘Win’? Will US Agree To Tehran’s Terms & Do...

Why do I want Iran to win? At the most basic level, it is the underdog in the fight against two nuclear-armed opponents,...

23 March 2026 10:26 PM IST

Pradeep C. Nair | How Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar Elections Impact India’s Northeast

Pradeep C. Nair | How Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar Elections Impact...

The current war in the Persian Gulf has critically affected Bangladesh, which imports 95 per cent of its oil needs....

18 March 2026 12:31 AM IST

The price of petrol in Delhi climbed to Rs 75.71 per litre from Rs 75.55 and diesel to Rs 67.50 a litre from Rs 67.38.

Oil firms hike price of fuel after one month

Prices were not changed in anticipation of supply hike.

6 July 2018 6:22 AM IST

An armed team of the Indian Navy mounts a crude oil carrier.

Navy teams board ships for safe passage in Gulf

Move comes after increase in attacks on oil carriers.

26 Jun 2019 2:12 AM IST

The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack four oil tankers off the nearby Emirati port of Fujairah last month. (Representational Image)

US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman

The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack 4 oil tankers off nearby Emirati port of...

13 Jun 2019 2:54 PM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

US still seeks allies in Gulf maritime coalition

Speaking at a meeting between US and Australian leaders, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he has gotten a good response...

4 Aug 2019 2:42 PM IST

Three Iranian ships attempted to impede the passage of a British oil tanker in Gulf waters, forcing a UK frigate to intervene, the British government said Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

US raises stakes with Iran, increases patrolling in Persina Gulf

The U.S. Navy is trying to put together a new coalition of nations to counter what it sees as a renewed maritime threat...

3 Sept 2019 3:45 PM IST

Hassan Rouhani (AFP photo)

Iran hits back at US: Washington should not plot against Tehran every...

Tehran and Washington have traded barbs over a spate of incidents in the past year.

29 April 2020 4:45 PM IST

Iranian forces view the American presence in the Gulf as a provocation by itself. (Photo: AP)

US Navy patrol ship fires warning shots near Iranian vessel: Official

The Iranian boat went "dead in the water" after the shots and the vessels all left the area without further incident,...

25 July 2017 8:49 PM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

US expresses frustration over Saudi embargo on Qatar

State Department said it was "mystified" that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE had not yet made clear their...

21 Jun 2017 8:22 AM IST