PM Modi and Rubio discuss defence, trade and West Asia as India backs diplomacy amid rising regional tensions.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday discussed the importance of bilateral ties, saying the relationship with India remains a key part of Washington's strategic goals and pointed to more ...

There is no obvious winner of the Iran war—and with neither side able to impose its will on the other, the Middle East is entering an era of fragile equilibrium.

In “America’s Iran Deal, Israel’s Existential Risk,” I argued that strategic dependence upon American political calculations ...

China called for ceasefires, political dialogue and civilian protection during a UN Security Council annual debate on the ...

Pakistan cannot fully align with Saudi Arabia against Iran. But a resumption of hostilities will narrow its options.

Despite chronic instability, Pakistan continues to command the attention of major powers across Asia and the Gulf. Geography ...

The Iran war is hammering emerging Asian currencies and bond yields as energy prices spike, inflation rises, and central ...

The crisis in the Middle East has delivered yet another shock to the global economy, slowing growth, reigniting inflationary pressures and heightening uncertainty, according to the World Economic ...

Barclays Q1 2026 earnings: profits near consensus despite one-offs; UK unit misses on costs; bad debt risks rise (Iran war).

The Indian rupee fell to a lifetime low on Tuesday, weighed by intensifying external pressures, with the protracted Iran ...

The rupee is at a fresh record low and the drivers are still building: higher crude import costs from the Iran conflict, a ...