Oman says oil spill from grounded tanker has reached its coastlineCrude oil from a grounded tanker has reached Omani mainland beaches. The sanctioned vessel, Caroline Bezengi, is leaking nearly one million...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with USIran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
OPEC oil output rises further in July led by Gulf producers, Reuters survey showsIn July, OPEC made a remarkable recovery by increasing oil production to 19.85 million barrels per day. Gulf nations resumed supplies that ...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge areaThe Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditionsIran's Revolutionary Guards will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met. These demands include compensation for war d...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessionsIran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongo...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Iran warned Gulf neighbours of 'blackout' if US struck power plants: ReportIran issued serious warnings to Gulf neighbors about regional blackouts. This threat came after the United States considered striking Irani...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Brent crude tops $80 per barrel as Hormuz talks, tanker attacks keep supply risks highOil prices climbed as investors tracked Iran-Oman shipping talks and fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers, raising supply concerns. Brent top...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Make working in the Gulf safe & secureA staggering number of Indian workers are facing fatal risks in Gulf countries, constituting almost 50% of worker deaths abroad. Between 20...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Strait of HormuzUS-Iran war news: Confusion reigns as the United States and Iran send mixed messages about their negotiating status. President Trump insist...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Trump says Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off new Iran strikesUS President Trump opted against launching new strikes on Iran after receiving counsel from Gulf allies, advocating for diplomatic solution...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
OPEC+ tipped to raise oil output as Middle East war disrupts suppliesOPEC+ members are expected to increase oil production quotas for September. This move follows several months of similar production adjustme...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Two VLCCs exit Strait of Hormuz, where traffic remains thinTwo large oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, with traffic remaining thin. One vessel loaded Saudi crude and is anchored off...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Hormuz oil shuttling trade is picking up again after lullProducers are using their own vessels or fixed contracts to ensure oil delivery. This activity is crucial for global oil markets, which rel...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST