Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefireA major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
ONGC in talks to acquire PDVSA stakes in two Venezuela oilfieldsIndia's ONGC is in talks with Venezuela's PDVSA to acquire stakes in two oilfields, San Cristobal and Carabobo. This move hinges on ONGC se...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Brahmos gets another customer: One of Middle East's biggest arms importers and top US weapons buyer eyes Indian weaponsIndia and the UAE are in early-stage discussions for the potential sale of Indian defence platforms, including the supersonic BrahMos missi...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Hormuz in focus for India as US-Iran talks kick off in SwitzerlandHigh-level peace talks between the US and Iran have commenced in Switzerland, led by Vice President JD Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohamma...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Congress, Shashi Tharoor differ on Modi-Trump meetingThe Congress party and Shashi Tharoor diverged on evaluating PM Modi's meeting with President Trump. While the AICC accused Modi of surrend...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM 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
India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with ModiUS President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister N...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman confirms repatriation nationals killed in MT Settebello attackMortal remains of two Indian nationals killed in US strikes on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India. India strongly proteste...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM 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