The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian vessels attempting to mine the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing regional war. As President Trump threatens a military response “never seen before,” Iran has doubled down on its vow to block all oil exports through the vital waterway, pushing the global economy toward a potential energy shock.
Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump has warned that a third wave of military attacks is coming for Iran. The President claimed that previous U.S.-Israeli strikes have already “knocked out” Iran’s navy, air force, and radar systems. As Iran and its allies begin to retaliate against U.S. bases and Israel, Trump defended the move, stating he acted to prevent Tehran from launching an assault first.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned global trading partners of “much higher” tariffs if they attempt to exploit a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down his emergency trade measures. Despite the judicial defeat, the administration is leveraging the Trade Act of 1974 to maintain a 15% global duty, signaling a defiant continuation of the “America First” economic strategy.
More than a catalog of famous names, the new Epstein files paint a portrait of how power moves quietly through introductions, favors and social circles. The documents raise enduring questions about how influence is built — and how long it can remain hidden from public view.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) alleged in the Lok Sabha that the NDA government had compromised India’s energy security, data, and the future of its farmers by signing the Indo-U.S. interim trade agreement
The diplomatic fight over the Arctic took a serious turn on Wednesday as President Trump threatened Denmark and its European allies with severe measures if they do not agree to full American control over Greenland.
India has been invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to be part of the Board of Peace for Gaza, sources in New Delhi said on Sunday (January 18, 2026). The information was also disseminated by the U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor who shared a letter on social media from Mr. Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting India’s participation in the Board of Peace for Gaza.
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the evolving security situation. Jaishankar confirmed the conversation in a post on X, saying the two leaders reviewed developments in and around Iran.
