Mexican Proverb of the Day: "We are all made of the same clay, but ..." A life lesson on equality and individualityMexican Proverb of the Day:A thought-provoking Mexican proverb encapsulates the essence of our shared humanity while acknowledging the uniq...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources sayIraq briefly suspended oil loadings after a drone struck an oil tanker. The drone did not cause damage or start a fire at the terminal. Loa...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Global Market: Asian refiners turn to cheaper Gulf oil despite Saudi price cutsSaudi Arabia significantly reduced crude oil prices for Asian buyers this month. Rival Gulf producers are offering better value and deeper ...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data showsSaudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Qatar offers crude for July-August loading via tender, sources sayQatarEnergy has launched a tender to sell crude oil for July-August loadings, offering its Al-Shaheen, Marine Qatar, and Marine Land grades...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Iraq has asked Turkey to extend the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline deal for at least a yearIraq has asked Turkey to extend the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement for at least one year. This extension will provide more time to ne...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Iran-Israel war: Iraq urges customers to send oil loading plans after Hormuz exemption, document showsIraq's state oil marketer SOMO has asked customers for crude oil lifting schedules within 24 hours. This follows reports that Iran has exem...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
One killed in attack on oil tankers off Iraq, rescue operation ongoingAn attack on two oil tankers near Iraq resulted in at least one crew member's death and 38 rescues, with the search for missing individuals...
12 Mar, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Saudi Arabia, Iraq allocate full term crude volumes to Indian refiners in December, sources sayIndian refiners are securing full crude oil allocations from Saudi Arabia and Iraq for December. These Middle Eastern suppliers are also of...
11 Nov, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Oil inches up as tension flares in Europe, Middle EastOil prices saw a slight increase due to geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East. Russia's actions near Poland and airspace viol...
22 Sep, 2025, 07.43 AM IST
Saudi Aramco, Iraq company SOMO halt oil sales to Nayara EnergySaudi Aramco and Iraq's SOMO have suspended crude sales to India's Nayara Energy following EU sanctions on the Russian-backed refiner. This...
01 Sep, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
How middlemen funnel illegal Chinese vapes into the United StatesA small firm near Chicago is under scrutiny for importing millions of unauthorized Chinese vapes into the U.S., becoming a key player in th...
23 Jun, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
Iraq maintaining its position in Indian market despite rise in Russian oil imports - SOMO head"Several countries including India found Russian crude oil, which is now being sold with big discounts, as an alternative to competing crud...
15 Apr, 2022, 09.49 PM IST
Crude under the hammer: How sellers are hoping to boost value of their oilIraq’s state oil marketing company, known as SOMO, conducted its first-ever auction in April.
03 Aug, 2017, 05.30 PM IST
Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda to record song for Orlando shooting victimsLopez has joined Miranda on the track called 'Love Make The World Go Round' to help the Hispanic Federation's Proyecto Somos Orlando initia...
05 Jul, 2016, 03.53 PM IST
Hampered by quality issues, Iraq backs crude split to drive exportsOPEC's No. 2 producer has little choice, since its drive to boost production - which hit a record 3.15 million barrels per day last year.
10 Apr, 2015, 02.20 PM IST