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US Pentagon asks defence firms to ramp up weapons production: Report

Aug 09, 2026

Deputy Defence Secretary Steve Feinberg told industry leaders on Wednesday they have up to 21 days to submit plans for "significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production for critical capabilities".

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IRGC says Strait of Hormuz to open only after US "fully" accepts Iran's conditions

Aug 08, 2026
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US rejects China's "nature reserve" plan at Scarborough Reef, backs Philippines

Aug 08, 2026
US Navy maintaining combat readiness in blockade against Iran (Photo/X/@CENTCOM)

CENTCOM says it redirected 53 commercial vessels amid US blockade against Iran

Aug 08, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (Photo/ANI)

"Discussions focused on opportunities in higher education, port infrastructure": US Ambassador Sergio Gor after meeting Keralam CM

Aug 08, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance (File Photo/PMO)

PM Modi speaks to JD Vance, discusses ways to deepen India-US partnership

Aug 08, 2026
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang (Photo/ANI)

China's ethnic unity law threatens Tibetans, Uyghurs, other non-Han communities: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Speaker

Aug 08, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (File Photo/Reuters)

President Pezeshkian says Iranians will stand by leadership "until the end" amid ongoing conflict

Aug 08, 2026

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US working to establish safe shipping route through Strait of Hormuz, Vance says "we don't trust" Iran

Aug 08, 2026

Speaking to Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany on 'Saturday in America', Vance said the plan includes an Iranian commitment not to fire on commercial vessels and Tehran's assurance that it would allow the maximum flow of oil through the strategic waterway. However, he said the US remains sceptical of the assurances.
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US working to establish safe shipping route through Strait of Hormuz, Vance says "we don't trust" Iran

Aug 08, 2026

Speaking to Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany on 'Saturday in America', Vance said the plan includes Iran's commitment not to fire on commercial ships, he says, adding that Tehran informed Washington it would allow the maximum flow of oil through the strait but "we don't trust it".
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Jamaat-e-Islami cadres paralyse Pakistan highways over steep petrol levy, crippling inflation

Aug 08, 2026

Thousands of people across major Pakistani cities staged nationwide protests against skyrocketing fuel prices, new petroleum levies, and rampant inflation. Organised by Jamaat-e-Islami, the demonstrations blocked key highways in over 500 locations, with party leadership threatening intensified sit-ins outside government headquarters if demands are not met.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump (File Photo/X@PMOIndia)

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill, could trigger 100% tariff on India

Aug 08, 2026
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian (File Photo/Reuters)

US, Israel trying to "turn Gulf nations against us": President Pezeshkian's Muslim unity pitch

Aug 08, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 'ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026' in Manila in July (Photo/X/@DrSJaishankar)

"Ties will continue to grow guided by Act East policy": Jaishankar reaffirms India-ASEAN partnership on 59th ASEAN Day

Aug 08, 2026
Ali Akbar Velayati, Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader (Photo/X/@Drvelayati_ir)

"Foreign forces" must leave region after US, Israel's "defeat": Adviser to Iran Supreme Leader

Aug 08, 2026
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh interacts with members of the Indian community. (Photo: X/@KVSinghMPGonda)

MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan interacts with Indian community in Cote d'Ivoire

Aug 08, 2026
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Rain exposes Lahore's poor infrastructure as heavy downpours submerge city, paralyse life

Aug 08, 2026
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UAE says Iranian attack on tanker constitutes 'flagrant violation' of UN resolution

Aug 08, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi (Photo/Reuters)

Iran FM Araghchi says Hormuz reopening hinges on "other conditions", compensation for US "violation"

Aug 08, 2026
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"US accepting Iran's conditions" key to Hormuz reopening: IRGC, rules out Oman talks link

Aug 08, 2026
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Michael Boulos poses for a photograph with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his visit to the Alappuzha backwaters. (Photo: X/@USAmbIndia)

Trump's son-in-law takes a rainy ride on a houseboat in Alappuzha

Aug 08, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (File Photo/Reuters)

Iran favours dialogue, will not be forced to surrender: President Pezeshkian

Aug 08, 2026
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World Uyghur Congress slams China's ethnic unity law, welcomes US crackdown on firms linked to forced labour

Aug 08, 2026
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ADNOC confirms one of its vessels targeted by missile while transiting Strait of Hormuz

Aug 08, 2026
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Pakistan's inflation crisis deepens as petrol hikes trigger protests, highway blockades

Aug 08, 2026
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan meets US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Kochi. (Photo: X/@vdsatheesan)

Keralam CM VD Satheesan meets US envoy Sergio Gor in Kochi to boost economic, port & educational ties

Aug 08, 2026