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Call of Duty Black Ops 6: All we know about release date, platforms, editions, plot and beta Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, 2024. Set during the Gulf War, the game features an innovative campaign, enhanced multiplayer with omnidirectional movement, and the return of round-based Zombies. Available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStati...
22 Jun, 2024, 03.53 AM ISTHow the Gulf became integral part of India's 'extended neighbourhood' under PM Modi Earlier, the relationship was focused only on energy, trade and Indian expatriates. That relationship has now evolved into a new framework encompassing political relations, investment, and defence and security cooperation.
20 Jun, 2024, 09.34 AM ISTHelicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others could reverberate across the Middle East The helicopter crash of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei underscores Iran's vast influence in the Middle East, impacting regional conflicts, alliances, and nuclear concerns.
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Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others could reverberate across the Middle East The helicopter crash involving Iranian President Raisi will have significant consequences in the Middle East and Israel, fueled by concerns over Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, U.S. sanctions under Donald Trump, and disruptions to the U.N. nuclea...
20 May, 2024, 09.08 PM ISTDefence industry world over facing capacity crunch, India must step up to fulfil needs: Defence Secretary Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane highlighted the global demand for defence utilities amidst geopolitical conflicts, urging Indian shipbuilders to enhance capacity. He mentioned government initiatives and targets for indigenous defence manufacturin...
14 May, 2024, 01.06 PM ISTIndia set to sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties India and Oman have annual trade of less than $13 billion, but the relationship is important for New Delhi as the Gulf nation is a gateway to the narrow Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran, a major transit point for global oil shipments.
27 Apr, 2024, 12.36 PM ISTExpect banks to start rallying from June: Ajay Bagga Market expert predicts growth in capital goods, infrastructure, and domestic cyclicals while cautioning about global cyclicals. FMCG sector set to benefit from monsoon. Banks may rally after July budget. Iran's supply chain control impacts oil marke...
20 Apr, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTWar and trade: As Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, India’s trade vulnerability rises The Israel-Hamas conflict had already inflated freight cost from $1,000 to $6,000. Now with Iran directly entering the conflict, India’s MSME sector is staring at an economic bloodbath as freight costs are likely to rise to $9,000-12,000, say small ...
20 Apr, 2024, 09.24 AM ISTIran-Israel war or election jitters? Why FIIs decamped with Rs 20,000 crore in 4 days FIIs withdrew Rs 20,000 crore during Lok Sabha elections and Q4 earnings amid stress from rising bond yields, Iran-Israel war, and India-Mauritius tax tweak. Impact on oil prices and US Fed rate cuts outlook are also significant factors.
19 Apr, 2024, 03.36 PM ISTIran-Israel conflict: Shipping industry set for tougher times ahead due to West Asia tensions, say experts Iran's escalated tensions with Israel through a drone and missile attack have raised concerns in the global maritime industry, causing supply chain disruptions and potential shipping route blockages. The possibility of a Persian Gulf shutdown looms,...
15 Apr, 2024, 01.45 PM ISTAfter six months of war, Israel's isolation grows with no end in sight Despite Israel's fierce military onslaught, Hamas is still standing, if significantly weakened. The offensive has pushed Gaza into a humanitarian crisis, displacing more than 80% of the population and leaving over 1 million people on the brink of st...
05 Apr, 2024, 10.25 AM ISTAttack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees explosions ahead of Singapore-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden Yemen's Houthi rebels attack a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden. Propel Fortune remains unharmed. Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree's statement delayed. Previous attack on a commercial ship killed three crew members. Re...
09 Mar, 2024, 11.52 AM ISTUS and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants' surge in Red Sea attacks on ships The US and Britain conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, responding to recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Fighter jets targeted 18 sites, including missiles, launchers, and drones. This marks the fourth joint operati...
25 Feb, 2024, 06.39 AM ISTSuspected Houthi rebel missile sets cargo ship ablaze. Israel intercepts separate attack near Eilat The attack Thursday in the Gulf of Aden saw two missiles fired, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said. It said the unnamed ship was ablaze, without elaborating. Later Thursday, the UKMTO said the ship suffered m...
22 Feb, 2024, 10.01 PM ISTYemen Houthi rebels fire a missile at a US warship, escalating worst Mideast sea conflict in decades Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile at a US warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile. The attack on the destroyer USS Carney escalated the confrontation at sea, as Houthi missile fire set another commercial v...
27 Jan, 2024, 09.49 AM ISTIndian assets deployed in Arabian Sea, won't allow instability: Navy chief R Hari Kumar On the situation in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea area, the Navy chief said Indian assets are already deployed in the area for two anti-piracy operations. He was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the fourth edition of the Global Artificial I...
19 Jan, 2024, 11.03 AM ISTIsraeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander Wissam al-Tawil in the latest escalation linked to the war in Gaza The strike on an SUV killed a commander in a secretive Hezbollah unit that operates along the border, according to a Lebanese security official who spoke on condition of anonymity in keeping with regulations. The commander, Wissam al-Tawil, was a ve...
09 Jan, 2024, 07.39 AM IST'Financially solid': Hamas revenues set to withstand war with Israel The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has led to substantial casualties and hostage situations. Despite Israel's efforts to weaken Hamas financially, the group maintains diverse revenue sources globally, including investments, donati...
18 Dec, 2023, 11.31 AM ISTSeeing no military answer to Israel-Palestinian tensions, the EU plans for a more peaceful future As the Palestinian death toll climbed beyond 7,000 and Israel carried out airstrikes on Friday in response to the bloody Hamas incursion into southern Israel, EU leaders meeting in Brussels for a second day encouraged broader diplomatic and security...
28 Oct, 2023, 12.11 AM ISTEU, Gulf states urge 'sustained financial support' for Palestinians The EU had earlier rowed back comments from neighbourhood commissioner Oliver Varhelyi on Monday that the 27-nation bloc was immediately suspending "all payments" to the Palestinians. The EU's executive arm said it was reviewing hundreds of millions...
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