Iran war: Kuwait urges citizens to stay indoors at night

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:31 AM

Kuwait City, April 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait has issued a strong appeal to all citizens and residents to remain indoors and go out only if absolutely necessary, citing current conditions in the country.

Iran faces 8pm deadline from the US: White House

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:51 PM

Washington, April 7 (IANS) Iran has until 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5.30 am IST Wednesday) to “make a deal” with the United States, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told IANS on Tuesday, underscoring a hard deadline set by President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions.

Trump sets deadline, warns Iran of strikes​

IANS | April 7, 2026 12:54 AM

Washington, April 7 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a final deadline to Iran to reach a deal, warning of sweeping military action if talks fail, as tensions in West Asia escalate with global energy and security implications.​

Trump eyes Iran oil as war spoils​

IANS | April 7, 2026 12:48 AM

Washington, April 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said the United States could take control of Iranian oil resources as part of the outcome of the ongoing conflict, framing it as a potential economic return for military action.​

Trump cites nuclear threat, signals Iran endgame​

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:48 PM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday defended the war with Iran, saying it is aimed at stopping Tehran from getting nuclear weapons and could end quickly if conditions are met.​

Naxalism, Kashmir militancy see major decline over 12 years: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India has recorded a significant decline in two of its most persistent internal security challenges -- Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir -- over the past 12 years, with sustained security operations, better intelligence coordination and development-led interventions playing a decisive role, according to a report.

Trump gives Iran 48-hour warning​

IANS | April 4, 2026 10:45 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving what he described as “48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them,” as lawmakers in Congress sharply criticised his strategy and authority in the escalating conflict.​

Iran's attack on US radar exposes gaps in China's defence system: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:18 PM

Hong Kong, April 4 (IANS) With Iran striking and destroying the US AN/TPY-2 radar in Jordan - deployed without the protection of a "well-networked system-of-systems architecture" - amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, China’s fragmented intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the South China Sea (SCS) could be similarly vulnerable, a report stated on Saturday.

Trump links Hormuz crisis to oil opportunity​

IANS | April 3, 2026 8:41 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) With tensions still simmering in the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened for oil gains, describing it as a chance to “MAKE A FORTUNE,” as maritime traffic shows early signs of revival.​