Water cut off for thousands of Iranians after US strikes: State mediaUS strikes on two reservoirs in Sirik, Iran, have left 20,000 residents without drinking water amid extreme heat. The attacks, in retaliati...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
OPEC just lost one of its biggest players — here's the inside story of the UAE's exit and what the Saudi-UAE split really means for OPEC's market powerUAE Quits OPEC: How the World's Energy Map Just Shifted Permanently. The UAE's departure from the Saudi Arabia-led cartel is being called t...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
West Asia crisis: India, Qatar discuss ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chainsIndia and Qatar held talks to boost trade and strengthen supply chains. The West Asia crisis has disrupted shipping. Bilateral trade reache...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
India has to work out interim practical arrangements, without getting in the way of Iran or USAn Indian tanker faced fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway's status is uncertain despite claims of openness. International maritime ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Piyush Goyal holds talks with Saudi Arabia trade minister on stronger supply chainsIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Saudi Arabia's Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi. They discussed strengthening s...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Piyush Goyal meets Kuwait, UAE to restore trade, energy flowsIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with leaders from Kuwait and the UAE. Discussions focused on restoring trade and energy supplies...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Oil gains 4% as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz restrictions keep supply risks elevatedOil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial S...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Middle East rebuild opportunity emerges after ceasefire; Indian EPC stocks rallyA ceasefire between the United States and Iran offers hope for Middle East peace and rebuilding. Indian construction and EPC companies are ...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions: FIEOExporters welcome the ceasefire between the US and Iran. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases shipping disruptions and reduces costs...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Amazon Web Services hit again: Drone-linked disruption shakes Bahrain cloud networkAmazon Web Services (AWS) in the Middle East experienced fresh disruption in its Bahrain region due to ongoing drone activity. This follows...
24 Mar, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
80% rural India waits for piped waterTap water 'fit to drink' may be the global norm, but India does not even have tap water supply.
27 Jun, 2019, 12.27 PM IST