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UPSC key Captain Smit Machchaar, who allegedly foiled an attempt by his co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in the UAE

Flydubai attack, UK base arrests: Terror shadow looms as war rages on, US and Israel head for polls

October 03, 2026 3:07 pm

The two upcoming events — the Israeli elections and the US midterm elections — could produce political outcomes that may be unfavourable for the region. However, it is beyond doubt that the US-Israel war on Iran has resulted in multiple unintended consequences that the region and global community will have to cope with for years

Houthis seize more ground in Yemen as Trump calls off strikes; why Saudi Arabia is alarmed

September 22, 2026 8:07 pm

Houthis advance in Yemen as Saudi Arabia faces attacks and Bab al-Mandab comes under threat, while Trump holds off on US strikes against the Iran-backed group.

Trump warns Iran leaders of economic ruin, says ‘make a deal’

September 21, 2026 12:46 pm

The conflict has looked stalemated for months, with no sign either side was ready for concessions even as it has deepened a global energy crisis, cratered swathes of ⁠Iran's economy and spilled over into new regional escalations.

In the confidential meeting, the Iran-backed militant group reportedly assured the US officials that they had no intention of attacking American vessels and that they were committed to the 2025 ceasefire with the United States. (AI-generated image)

Secret Oman meeting: What did Houthis tell US as Saudi Arabia seeks help?

September 17, 2026 2:56 pm

US officials met Houthi representatives in Oman after their Red Sea advance, as Saudi Arabia seeks military support and Washington avoids direct intervention.

US issues Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

September 16, 2026 6:28 pm

US Embassy in Riyadh issued a Level 3 travel advisory, citing risks from Iranian drone and missile attacks, terrorism and armed conflict.

Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, according to the Saudi-led coalition.

Mecca drone attack foiled as Houthis claim 450 Saudi strikes: 6 updates

September 16, 2026 10:05 pm

Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, according to a Saudi-led military coalition.

Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)

World News Today Highlights: Persian Gulf oil flows hit pre-conflict levels amid Iran war, US says

September 17, 2026 2:46 pm

Chris Wright said 18 million barrels of oil moved through the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, matching pre-conflict levels.

Indian ship sinks in Yemeni waters after projectile strike

August 05, 2026 7:04 am

The MEA said the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are “deeply worrisome”.

Saudi Arabia downs Iran-backed drones as West Asia conflict risks escalation

July 27, 2026 7:42 pm

Saudi Arabia shoots down Iran-backed drones targeting petroleum facilities, raising concerns over renewed regional conflict, oil supply disruptions, and tensions involving Iraqi militias and the Houthis.

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis: Report

July 23, 2026 11:52 pm

Iran's IRGC Yemen deployment reportedly included commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment, according to four sources cited by Reuters.