Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reportsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a Middle East tour next week, with planned stops in Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain. H...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Iran deployed covert Iraq drone cells to target Gulf states: ReportIran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly formed secret cells in Iraq to launch drone strikes on Gulf nations hosting U.S. troops. These el...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
At the gates of Hormuz, 80 million barrels of oil are on standbyLarge volumes of crude oil are waiting in the Persian Gulf and are ready to move through the Strait of Hormuz if shipping activity resumes ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Vance leaves shippers in the dark on potential Iran Hormuz tollsUS officials emphasize keeping the waterway open and believe regional neighbors will oppose tolls.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmedA landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
First signs of LNG traffic return emerge at Strait of Hormuz with a relief for PakistanAn LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Navi Mumbai International Airport to launch international flights from July 15Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to launch international passenger and cargo freighter services on July 15, pending final re...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlinesAustralians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Hormuz reopening seen unleashing pent-up Gulf grain demandThe region relies heavily on imported food. A rush of grain is expected to reach these nations.
17 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfThe US military is secretly guiding oil tankers through the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to facilitate ship-to-...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
IEA says 'unconditionally' re-opening Hormuz vital to end energy crisisThe head of the International Energy Agency stressed that fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global economic stability. Re...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfAmerica's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer o...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
US-Iran deal could leave Gulf states in the lurch: analystsGulf nations face a precarious future after Iran's attacks. A new deal offers only a temporary reprieve, leaving them vulnerable to regiona...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright saysAmidst geopolitical tensions, the US military's efforts are securing the departure of seven million barrels of oil each day from the Persia...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST