ASEAN Leaders Call for Middle East Calm and Full Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have issued a collective appeal for de‑escalation in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the region’s deep concern over the impact of the Iran‑US‑linked war on global energy flows and peace. In a closing statement from the 48th ASEAN Summit in
Arno Janssens Appointed Head of Middle East at Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Belgian‑Dutch international disputes lawyer Arno Janssens has joined the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) as Head of Middle East, marking a significant step in the court’s effort to deepen its footprint in the Gulf‑centric disputes ecosystem. Janssens brings to the role a strong background in commercial and investor‑state arbitration, having served as counsel, arbitrator, and tribunal
Modi Warns India of Middle East Oil Shock, Urges Citizens to Cut Fuel Use, Foreign Travel and Gold Buys
Modi’s ‘Economic Patriotism’ Message Amid Oil Crisis Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that the ongoing Iran‑US‑linked Middle East conflict poses severe risks to India’s economy, and has asked citizens to adopt “economic patriotism” by cutting fuel use, limiting foreign travel, and pausing gold purchases. Speaking at a public meeting in Hyderabad, he framed the appeal as
Modi Warns India of Middle East Oil Shock, Urges Citizens to Cut Fuel Use, Foreign Travel and Gold Buys
Modi Proposes ‘Economic Patriotism’ During Oil Shock Amid rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran‑US‑led Middle East conflict, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the public to adopt an “economic patriotism” stance: cut fuel use, limit overseas travel, and pause gold purchases to protect the country’s foreign‑exchange reserves. Speaking at a rally in Telangana, he
Iran‑US War Live: Tense Ceasefire Holds as Trump Awaits Tehran’s Response to Peace Proposal
Iran‑US War Situates in Fragile Ceasefire Mode The US–Iran confrontation in the Middle East has settled into a highly tense but fragile ceasefire, with the hostilities technically paused but the underlying distrust and small‑scale strikes still simmering. The latest reporting shows Washington waiting for Tehran to formally respond to a US‑backed peace
Chandranath Rath Murder: 3 Men Arrested in UP‑Bihar Link to Suvendu Adhikari Aide Killing
Chandranath Rath Murder: Crackdown Widens, 3 Suspects Nabbed in UP‑Bihar The killing of Chandranath Rath, close aide and personal assistant of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, has entered a new phase with the arrest of three suspects believed to have links to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as the West Bengal CID intensifies its probe
FIFA Faces World Cup Broadcast Crisis in India and China
FIFA’s Revenue Plans Under Pressure FIFA’s ambitious plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are facing a major challenge as broadcasting rights negotiations remain unresolved in India and China, two of the world’s largest television markets. The situation has raised concerns that millions of football fans could struggle to watch
RCB Edge Mumbai Indians in Last-Ball Thriller, Go Top of IPL Table
Bengaluru Hold Nerve in Dramatic Finish Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a last-ball IPL 2026 clash, climbing to the top of the points table and strengthening their playoff hopes. The high-pressure encounter delivered intense drama until the final delivery, with
PM Modi Urges Fuel Conservation Amid Iran War Fears
Centre Warns of Economic Impact from Rising Oil Prices Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures and reduce unnecessary spending as India faces growing economic pressure from the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States. The appeal comes amid a sharp rise in global crude
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Tensions Escalate
Washington Dismisses Tehran’s Offer U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S.-backed peace proposal, describing it as “totally unacceptable” and signaling a fresh setback in efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East. The rejection has sharply reduced hopes for an immediate breakthrough as global
