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...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
China's Ministry of State Security warns 'spy turtles' are fishing for sea secretsForeign spies are fitting turtles and fish with sensors to create underwater maps of China's coastline, Beijing warned Friday in apparent r...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Tata Steel says UK plant's low-emission project facing delays in securing electricity accessTata Steel's significant UK project for low-carbon steel production is facing delays. The company is experiencing a setback of six to eight...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyersChinese companies are pushing ahead with humanoid robot production. These robots can perform tasks like directing traffic and making coffee...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.35 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
North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi Jinping's visitNorth Korea announced plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering the dep...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Fire breaks out at Tata Steel's United Kingdom plantA fire erupted at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in the UK. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident. All personnel were safely...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...
30 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Premium for near-term LME aluminium at 19-year high as Iran war tightens supplyThe war has curtailed most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Gulf producers to export aluminium and import raw materia...
29 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
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 ...
28 May, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Three oil, LNG tankers exit Hormuz with transponders offTwo supertankers and an LNG tanker, with transponders off, exited the Strait of Hormuz bound for India and China. These vessels, carrying c...
28 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: FM Wang YiChina backs Pakistan's role in mediating between the United States and Iran. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated support for active med...
27 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
China backs Iran-US talks, cautions against ‘exclusive camps’ after Quad Fiji port moveChina expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution between Iran and the United States. Simultaneously, Beijing voiced concerns regarding the ...
26 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST