News Update : Out of missiles: US allies in Gulf turn to Asia for more ammo - TOI WORLD DESK

Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/what-can-you-deliver-in-30-days-us-allies-in-gulf-turn-to-uk-south-korea-for-fresh-armor/articleshow/130231353.cms Date: 2026-04-13T09:36:33.000Z

News Update : 'I'm shy of my achievements ...': When Asha Bhosle reflected on her glorious legacy - TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92, leaving behind a profound musical legacy. Known for her prolific career and adaptability, she remained a constant through every era of Indian music. Her words, "I am not done yet," now resonate deeply, reflecting a life dedicated to artistic exploration and a humble spirit despite immense global acclaim. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92, leaving behind a profound musical legacy. Known for her prolific career and adaptability, she remained a constant through every era of Indian music. Her words, "I am not done yet," now resonate deeply, reflecting a life dedicated to artistic exploration and a humble spirit despite immense global acclaim. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/i-am-shy-of-my-achievements-because-i-have-so-much-more-to-learn-when-asha-bhosle-reflected-on-her-glorious-legacy/articleshow/130208518.cms Date: 2026-04-12T13:03:20.000Z

News Update : ‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump goes on social media spree as peace talks with Iran begin in Pakistan - TOI WORLD DESK

Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support. Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/praise-be-to-allah-trump-goes-on-social-media-spree-as-peace-talks-with-iran-begin-in-pakistan/articleshow/130192948.cms Date: 2026-04-11T13:37:20.000Z

News Update : Iran's new regime more hardline: Israel's big warning ahead of truce talks - TOI WORLD DESK

Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-new-regime-more-hardline-under-military-control-israels-big-warning-ahead-of-truce-talks/articleshow/130172160.cms Date: 2026-04-10T14:30:09.000Z

News Update : Shock 40-day blackout: China seals off skies twice the size of Taiwan without warning - TOI WORLD DESK

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific. China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/no-possible-use-other-than-military-china-closes-huge-airspace-zone-off-shanghai-for-40-days-offers-no-explanation/articleshow/130144133.cms Date: 2026-04-09T13:20:08.000Z