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Iran and Oman Discuss Hormuz Shipping Deal Amid US Tensions
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Iran and Oman Discuss Hormuz Shipping Deal Amid US Tensions

Tehran and Oman advance a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor proposal, even as US military warnings and ongoing tensions loom large.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 27, 2026
Russia Turns to India for Petrol as Refinery Crunch Deepens
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Russia Turns to India for Petrol as Refinery Crunch Deepens

Ukrainian drone strikes on domestic oil refineries force Russia to seek petrol supplies from India, highlighting shifting energy dynamics and deepening ties.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 27, 2026
US Halts Global Immigrant Visa Appointments Amid Immigration Crackdown
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

US Halts Global Immigrant Visa Appointments Amid Immigration Crackdown

The United States administration has reportedly paused immigrant visa appointments globally, marking a major escalation in its wider crackdown on immigration.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 27, 2026
India and China Renew Push for Boundary Settlement
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

India and China Renew Push for Boundary Settlement

India and China push for a political settlement of their boundary dispute following high-level talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 26, 2026
US Sanctions India-Based Firms and Nationals Over Iran Links
IRAN-US CONFLICT

US Sanctions India-Based Firms and Nationals Over Iran Links

Washington has sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indian individuals under Operation Economic Outcast, escalating pressure over Iran trade.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 26, 2026
Canada Imposes Tariffs on 700+ US Products as Trade Tensions Escalate
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Canada Imposes Tariffs on 700+ US Products as Trade Tensions Escalate

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on more than 700 US products, marking a sharp escalation in bilateral trade tensions with the Trump administration.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 26, 2026
Iran and Oman Discuss Temporary Hormuz Corridor Amid US Tensions
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Iran and Oman Discuss Temporary Hormuz Corridor Amid US Tensions

Tehran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigation corridor and mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to global shipping.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 26, 2026
Amit Shah Sets One-Year Deadline for Full Criminal Law Rollout
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Amit Shah Sets One-Year Deadline for Full Criminal Law Rollout

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sets a one-year target for the 100% implementation of India's three new criminal laws, eyeing a major boost in conviction rates.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 26, 2026
PM Modi Pushes Speed and Quality in ₹30,000 Crore Infrastructure Review
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Modi Pushes Speed and Quality in ₹30,000 Crore Infrastructure Review

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects worth over ₹30,000 crore and pushing for accelerated yet high-quality execution.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 26, 2026
US Unveils Record Sanctions on Iran as Middle East Tensions Escalate
IRAN-US CONFLICT

US Unveils Record Sanctions on Iran as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Washington launches sweeping new economic measures against Iran, sparking global market jitters, currency plunges, and stark warnings from Tehran and Beijing.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 25, 2026
Russia Assures India of Uninterrupted Energy and Fertiliser
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Russia Assures India of Uninterrupted Energy and Fertiliser

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin, securing crucial assurances on fuel and fertiliser supplies amid West Asia market disruptions.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 25, 2026
NIA Sweeps Five States in Cyber-Terror Case Tied to Operation Sindoor
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NIA Sweeps Five States in Cyber-Terror Case Tied to Operation Sindoor

The National Investigation Agency conducts sweeping searches across five states in a major cyber-terrorism case investigating DDoS attacks on government websites during Operation Sindoor.

Dialogus Bureau·Aug 25, 2026