Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chiefDirect talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington amid ongoing hostilities. International observers watch regional nuclear sec...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Pakistan plans oil reserves, storage push as Hormuz constraints expose vulnerabilitiesPakistan is proposing a bonded storage plan to boost its energy security by allowing international suppliers to hold petroleum stocks. The ...
26 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
World holds breath as US, Iran close in on dealUS and Iran are reportedly nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with senior American officials indicating progress despite Presid...
25 May, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Mukesh Ambani’s $4 billion Jio IPO hits Iran war roadblockReliance Industries' planned IPO for its digital arm, Jio Platforms, faces significant hurdles due to geopolitical tensions and market vola...
21 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
I Squared to pump $1 billion into power grid assetsUS firm I Squared Capital is investing one billion dollars in India's power transmission sector. A new entity, Cube Grid, will build essent...
20 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
How US President Donald Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networksIran's Nobitex exchange moved billions through Tron and BNB Chain, networks by Justin Sun and Changpeng Zhao. These blockchains facilitated...
19 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
PM Modi invites Dutch companies to design and innovate in India, points to incentives to boost manufacturingNoting that manufacturing in India is now becoming very cost-effective and his government is offering incentives in several sectors to take...
17 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
PM Modi pushes deeper India-Netherlands collaboration in AI, chips and clean energy during The Hague visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged stronger India-Netherlands ties in resilient supply chains and green hydrogen. He highlighted India's di...
16 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Government gives final nod to Emirates NBD's $3 billion majority stake in RBL BankDubai's Emirates NBD has secured all necessary approvals for its significant investment in RBL Bank. This landmark deal, valued at approxim...
15 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer togetherAfter facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with al...
15 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
A tiny oil lifeline reopens through tense Hormuz after months of chokeholdMore oil tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This offers some relief to the global oil market. Several ships carrying crude oil ha...
14 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
PM Modi likely to seek more energy supplies from UAE during short visit, sources sayIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE to discuss long-term energy supply deals and expand strategic oil reserves. The visi...
14 May, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST