Trump's tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of HormuzDonald Trump has struggled to secure concessions from Iran despite threats, military pressure and repeated deadlines tied to Tehran’s nucle...
19 May, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's XiIran war: The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran last month but began a blockade of the country's ports. Talks aimed at ending the conflict ha...
15 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Post-war climate change: As the world witnesses accelerated US decline, can India not get caught flat-footed?The West Asian war is set to accelerate America's decline and China's ascent. Europe may look up to the US no more. Nations will prioritise...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Trump tariff threat pushes oil to five-month lowGlobal oil prices tumbled over $2 a barrel as President Trump's threat of increased tariffs on China sparked fears of reduced demand. Analy...
11 Oct, 2025, 09.47 AM IST
Oil little changed amid fading risk premium after Gaza dealOil prices saw little change in early Asian trade as a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas reduced war risk premiums. Brent crude ...
10 Oct, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
Oil little changed as traders assess supply risksOil prices remained stable amidst geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Russia, coupled with concerns over trade tariffs impacting f...
23 Sep, 2025, 07.23 AM IST
Oil prices up on stronger Chinese data, Middle East conflictIn the previous session, oil prices edged up to a one-week high on data of rising crude oil imports in China in April and as investors saw ...
10 May, 2024, 07.56 AM IST
Oil prices pick up on prospect of US replenishing strategic reserve"The oil market was supported by speculation that if WTI falls below $79, the U.S. will move to build up its strategic reserves," said Hiro...
02 May, 2024, 08.00 AM IST
Oil steadies above $91/bbl after dip on Middle East ceasefire talksGlobal oil benchmark Brent steadied above $91 a barrel on Monday, reducing early losses prompted by Israel withdrawing more soldiers from G...
08 Apr, 2024, 08.28 PM IST
Oil gains with Gaza ceasefire talks in focusOil prices maintained upward momentum on Tuesday as investors awaited the result of top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken's efforts in the Middl...
06 Feb, 2024, 08.19 PM IST
Oil prices edge higher Middle East conflict stokes supply concernsBrent crude futures rose 38 cents at $85.01 a barrel by 0000 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 46 cents at $80.9...
02 Nov, 2023, 07.50 AM IST
How will the Israel-Palestine war impact financial markets? Is there any historical reference to this?To understand the potential ramifications of such events, let’s delve into both the immediate and long-term impacts and the historical cont...
12 Oct, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
Israel war: Gas prices in US to go up soon? What we know so farIsrael's 'war' following deadly attacks carried out by Hamas has left a significant impact on the global oil prices. Rising oil rates have ...
10 Oct, 2023, 07.37 PM IST
- Oil prices drop further
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday as markets anticipated resolutions to the Gaza conflict and Russia-Ukraine gas dispute.
08 Jan, 2009, 11.17 PM IST
- Fuel crisis obliges Gazans to invent alternatives
Hisham Rezeq, a 32-year-old businessman in Gaza, bought a brand new car eight months ago, but he has to ride a bicycle to go to his workpla...
26 Apr, 2008, 07.44 AM IST