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How Iran's BRICS plea tests bloc unity after attacks on member states During last June's 12-day Israel-Iran war, BRICS swiftly branded US-Israeli attacks on Iran a “violation of international law.” Now, despite Araghchi’s call for a BRICS stance on regional stability and direct member involvement, the bloc has maintained cautious silence. How West Asia tensions test BRICS unity?  

March 17, 2026 at 07:46PM

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Hidden truth Gulf leaders don’t admit: Why Iran scares richest kingdoms The Gulf’s wealth rests on fragile foundations, while Iran’s size, resources and industry give it real power. If sanctions fall, Tehran could dominate regional markets and challenge the Gulf’s dominance. Therefore, the true story is not the longstanding Shia-Sunni divide, it is control, influence and survival.

March 17, 2026 at 11:38PM

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Hormuz disruption hits energy trade: 30 tankers with 19 million barrels Russian oil back in play The United States has issued a temporary waiver allowing purchases of certain Russian oil cargoes already at sea. The move could release stranded supplies into the international market.

March 17, 2026 at 12:29AM

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‘US has been helping several countries for nearly forty years’: Trump, after seeking assistance in Hormuz Speaking to a reporter at the White House, US President stated, "We have struck 7,000 targets in Iran, we have achieved a 90% reduction in missile attacks, 95% of drone attacks, and it's getting hard for Tehran to manufacture drones."

March 16, 2026 at 11:48PM

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US-Israel-Iran war enters day 16: Hormuz chaos, oil price surge and no clear winner; Here’s what we know US-Israel-Iran War: Contrary to early predictions, Iran's regime remains intact after more than two weeks of conflict with the US and Israel, the most formidable military alliance globally, while sustaining its ability to strike high-value targets deep in enemy territory.

March 15, 2026 at 10:09PM

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Unchecked and unstoppable: How Trump is defying laws, allies and limits Experts say that while international law has historically served US interests, the present climate has exposed its limits. They emphasise that other countries’ reluctance to form a united front has allowed the president to act largely without meaningful constraints.

March 16, 2026 at 05:12AM

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Explained: What 'force majeure' means and why gulf energy producers are invoking it “Force majeure” is a legal concept built into many long‑term energy contracts that allows a producer to postpone or suspend delivery commitments when events beyond its control make fulfilling them impossible.

March 16, 2026 at 04:25AM

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