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US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nearsIn a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are...
G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in FranceLeaders at the G7 summit face a packed agenda. Discussions will focus on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East cris...
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
Straitjacket of Washington: Limits of US unilateralism are evident in consequences of its deal with IranUS actions are testing global limits. Iran deal, Indian sailor deaths, G7 summit divisions and tech export bans are among the top examples ...
Trump warns of renewed strikes on Iran if nuclear talks fail, says US could become ‘guardian of the Middle East’President Trump has warned Iran of renewed military action or a significant financial demand if a nuclear deal isn't reached. He asserted h...
What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?G7 leaders convene in France to tackle pressing global issues including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and economic imbalances. Discussions ...
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
Hormuz oil traffic rebounds as Gulf exporters find workarounds: ReportOil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing for non-Iranian producers. This surge occurs despite ongoing tensions between Was...
Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later goneSatellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week. Later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines i...
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
Bigger proportion of non-Iran ships crossing Hormuz strait: DataThe proportion of vessels not linked to Iranian ownership that are transiting the key Strait of Hormuz has risen, according to data from ma...
Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest?As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts belie...
Hindalco, Nalco shares jump up to 5% after aluminium prices hit 4-year high. Where is metal headed?Hindalco and Nalco shares climbed as aluminium prices hit a four-year peak. Geopolitical tensions in Iran and possible production curbs in ...
Oil Price Today (May 26): Crude oil nears $100 as US strikes southern Iran. What are experts saying?Oil prices saw a jump on Tuesday. This followed U.S. military strikes in southern Iran. Tensions remain high as a deal to end the conflict ...
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
Iran nimbler at rebuilding drones, missile capabilities than US expected: ReportUS intelligence indicates Iran is rapidly rebuilding its drone production capabilities, exceeding anticipated timelines. This swift reconst...
Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending warPakistan has shared a revised peace proposal from Iran with the United States. The proposal aims to end the ongoing war in the Middle East....
Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens? Drone strike at nuclear power plant in UAEInternational Atomic Energy Agency said emergency diesel generators were providing power to the plant's "unit 3", and called for "maximum m...