Iran-Germany Talks Put Strait of Hormuz Security and Safe Shipping in Focus
TEHRAN, August 11, 2026
Strait of Hormuz security dominated a telephone conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, as...
Russia Says 13 Killed in Nizhnekamsk Drone Attack, Accuses Ukraine of Targeting Foreign Nationals
MOSCOW, August 11, 2026Russia Alleges Deliberate Attack on Foreign Nationals
Nizhnekamsk drone attack killed at least 13 people on August 10, according to Russian authorities.
Russia’s...
Trump Leaves Bigger Iran Strikes on Table, Claims Full US Control of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, August 11, 2026Trump Keeps Larger Military Operation Against Iran Possible
Trump Iran military escalation remains possible after President Donald Trump declined to rule out...
US Rules Out Asia Retreat as Pentagon Demands Stronger Defense Spending From Regional Allies
MANILA | August 11, 2026
US defense strategy in Asia is shifting toward greater burden-sharing without signaling an American military withdrawal. A senior Pentagon official...
Colombia Earthquake 2026: 132 Dead After Magnitude 7.4 Quake
BOGOTÁ, Colombia | August 11, 2026
Colombia Earthquake 2026 has killed at least 132 people after a powerful magnitude 7.4 tremor struck western regions. Rescue...
Russia Eyes Direct Rail Link to India Through Central Asia—Here Is the Proposed Route
NEW DELHI | August 11, 2026
Russia-India rail link discussions have intensified after Moscow proposed exploring an ambitious overland freight corridor. The proposed network could...
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hinges on End to US Naval Blockade, Iran Says
TEHRAN, August 10, 2026
Strait of Hormuz reopening will not move forward while the United States maintains its naval blockade against Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry...
Mike Waltz Says Iran Fears Economic Squeeze; Chris Murphy Calls for Deal to End...
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2026
US economic pressure on Iran will eventually force Tehran to make concessions at the negotiating table, according to Mike Waltz, the...
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Fuels ‘Muslim NATO’ Debate: Why India Must Remain Alert
NEW DELHI, August 10, 2026
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signals the emergence of a new dimension...
Iran Will Keep Talking but Won’t Surrender, Pezeshkian Says as Hormuz Tensions Flare
TEHRAN | August 8, 2026
Iran US Talks remain central to Tehran's strategy for ending the conflict, but Iran will not surrender its rights under...
