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Soumili Ray

Soumili Ray

Soumili Ray is a journalist at the Hindustan Times covering national and international affairs. An alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism(ACJ), Soumili holds keen interest in covering national news emphasizing on politics and crime. Outside work, you will find her engrossed in fiction, true crime series, or even better, dancing to her favorite Kathak taals.

Articles by Soumili Ray

Amid US-UK tensions, King Charles to meet Trump in 'off-camera' meeting

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at the White House

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 07:15 IST

India-New Zealand FTA signed: $20bn investment, 5000 visas & duty-free access

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal with New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay for the signing of the India-New Zealand FTA

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 13:50 IST

US bragging about 'cards': Ghalibaf shares new formula amid Hormuz blockade

In this new formula, the Iranian leader has a warning for American consumers about the consequences of the ongoing war waged by the US and Israel, with a reference to upcoming “summer vacations.”

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 12:35 IST

Shots, Secret Service & chaos: Blow-by-blow of White House press dinner shooting

A US Secret Service agent leaves the investigation scene near a house associated with the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter in Torrance, California,.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 09:18 IST

‘People who do the most…’: Trump on why he has been targeted in assassinations

US President Donald Trump, on Saturday local time, stated that he believes ‘people who do the most’ are often targeted by people, in reference to the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' dinner.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 03:56 IST

‘He hates Christians’: Trump says DC shooting suspect left ‘manifesto’

Trump shooting live updates: US President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 01:24 IST

'Bid farewell to oil production': Iran's fresh warning to Gulf amid US tensions

Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, according to Dubai authorities, amid the US.-Israel conflict with Iran in March

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 05:26 IST

Indian Secular Front, a wildcard between TMC and BJP in West Bengal's Bhangar

Despite the Bhangar seat being the party's only victory in the 2021 elections, the ISF is hoping to return to the seat and improve its performance as it fields candidates for 33 seats.

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 09:22 IST

‘Organised gang’, religious and sexual harassment: TCS Nashik crisis explained

After the initial reports of the case, a spokesperson from TCS condemned the incident and stated that the firm has a "zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and coercion.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 24:14 IST

'Kabhi maaf nahi karege': PM Modi's warning to Oppn over women's quota bill

PM Modi addresses Lok Sabha in a bid to push for the women's reservation bill

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 11:15 IST

Turkey school shooting: 4 dead, 20 injured after gun attack at middle school

This is the second school shooting that Turkey has reported in two days.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 11:59 IST

Is Trump's plan to block Strait of Hormuz working out? What we know

As per CENTCOM, US forces have halted Iran's economic trade with its blockade in the Hormuz strait.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 13:39 IST

Diplomatic rift between Italy, Israel grows after magazine cover renews tensions

The cover image of the Italian magazine, dated April 10, 2026, shows an armed Israeli settler filming a Palestinian woman during a raid in the occupied West Bank.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 15:43 IST

After Trump and Iran both block Hormuz Strait, how it'll impact India: Explained

India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil, making it the world's third largest oil importer. Majority of this oil, which is secured of the Gulf region transits through the Strait of Hormuz to reach New Delhi.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 23:24 IST

21 hours and no breakthrough: Why US and Iran failed to reach a deal

Ahead of the talks, both nations agreed to a two-week ceasefire in order to boost diplomatic efforts to end the war. However, Israel and the US' exclusion of Lebanon from the peace deal has been a point of contention and has made the truce even more fragile.

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 11:04 IST

Lebanon watches, Israel flags ‘mistrust’: All eyes on US-Iran talks in Pakistan

While Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif is expected to host the talks, the US and Iranian delegations are said to be led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammed Ghalibaf, respectively.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 24:33 IST

‘Iran can be taken out in one night’, claims Trump as Hormuz ‘deadline’ nears

US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 17:36 IST

‘Keep oil, make money’: Trump says 'Americans won't understand' his Iran move

US President Donald Trump at the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:52 IST

Assam elections and the CAA factor: The act and its impact on polls, explained

Local community members take part in a protest rally against the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Jorhat, Assam, (2019)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 16:29 IST

Russia ready to mediate as Iran lists 4 key demands for peace with US, Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia April 2, 2026. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 13:03 IST

'History knows us well': Iran responds to Trump's 'Stone Age' threat

US President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 14:02 IST

US Iran War: Iran targets Amazon AWS, Dubai dismisses Oracle attack report

US Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of fresh attacks despite stating that Washington has completed its objectives in the city. Meanwhile, Tehran has stated that the war will continue until US surrenders and leaves.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 01:26 IST

AIADMK chief Palaniswami blasts DMK in campaign rally at Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi

As he pinned down the ruling DMK government with several criticisms, the AIADMK supremo also assured support for the firework and match industries in the Sivakasi district.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 01:18 IST

'Remove all threats': Israel prepares for 'Gaza-style' buffer zone in Lebanon

The damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani river, after it was hit by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 16:22 IST

'Be unpredictable': Pete Hegseth on deploying US troops as Iran war escalates

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Tuesday

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 13:44 IST

Donald Trump to address nation and provide update on Iran on Thursday

The ongoing war between Iran and the US-Israel continues with strikes being reported in parts of the Middle East.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 01:36 IST

Fears of internet cuts rise amid US-Iran war: Red Sea cables & the India connect

The Iran-backed group has on several occasions threatened to cut the fibre optic cables in the Red Sea through their social media channels.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 14:41 IST

Khamenei issues fresh message days after Trump questions if he’s alive

Iran war news highlights: Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran has thanked the people of Iraq for supporting Tehran during the ongoing war with the US and Israel

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 01:16 IST

Russia's Putin likens disruptions from US-Iran war to COVID-19 pandemic

The ongoing conflict, as per Putin, is causing significant damage to international logistics, production and supply chains.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 14:51 IST

Iran rejects 'one-sided' US proposal, but suggests 'path forward' may be found

The Iranian official told Reuters that the proposal delivered to Tehran by Pakistan only serves US and Israeli interests. It was further stated that no plan for talks between Washington and Tehran do not appear “realistic at this stage.”

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 17:01 IST

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