scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TopicIran war

Topic: Iran war

Trump makes sweeping new demands on Iran as deal hopes dim

US president expands the scope of his demands, sayis Iran should be responsible for 'damages and death to people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, & Gaza.'

Beijing supporting Iran with missiles is a Hollywood script, not fact—say the Chinese

"The US can continue to increase arms sales to Taiwan, but if China were to sell weapons to Iran, it would be committing a grave taboo," wrote a Chinese commentator.

Iran war: Pentagon separates July casualties from Op Epic Fury toll as wounded count jumps to 624

The system separates casualties from pre- and post-July actions, requiring the figures to be independently combined to reach overall toll of 624 wounded & 18 killed since February.

Inside EIU’s 2026 liveability rankings—China is climbing, Iran War sinks Gulf cities

No Indian cities feature in the top or bottom ten of the Global Liveability Index 2026. Karachi and Dhaka remain fixtures in the bottom ten.

Trump’s global ratings fall. Not one country reports an improvement in latest Pew survey

Pew Research Center surveyed 42,151 adults in 36 countries and also notes a sharp decline in the share of the public who considers the US a reliable partner.

Prioritising Indian languages is good, but the state can’t impose it

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Why the US-Iran peace deal doesn’t solve India’s energy vulnerabilities

The expected softening of international crude oil prices in the coming months should not again lull the government into policy inertia or inaction.

Global media report card on how Modi govt dealt with impact of war & ‘clues’ in AAIB crash probe update

Opinion piece in WSJ notes how preliminary peace deal with Iran spotlights Trump’s unique approach to foreign policy.

Third tanker hit off the coast of Oman, at least 20 Indian sailors believed to be on board

MT Jalveer is the third ship this week to be hit off the coast of Oman. US strike on MT Settebello Wednesday left at least two Indian sailors dead and a third missing.

There is a clear rift between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Chinese imports are fuelling India’s export growth, from smartphones to pharma

A look at the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry shows imports rising faster than exports, as Indian firms continue to rely on Chinese components for manufacturing.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman