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GULF CONFLICT FEBRUARY 2023
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
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...
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...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
Oil Price Today (June 19): Crude oil falls, heads for 9% weekly loss as shipping in Hormuz Strait begins. What are experts saying?Brent crude slipped toward $79 a barrel and is down more than 9% for the week. West Texas Intermediate for August was trading near $76 a ba...
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 ...
PM Modi and Trump direct officials to fast-track 'commercially meaningful' trade pactPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to push for an early conclusion of a balanced and commercially meaningful...
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...
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...
PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: SourcesPrime Minister Modi and President Trump are set to discuss West Asia tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, and a bilateral trade agreement during...
PM Modi, Trump swap notes ahead of meeting on G7 sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. They discussed bilateral cooperation and global...
Oman unveils Muscat Peace Plan to prevent future regional conflictsThe initiative is aimed at promoting dialogue, countering hate speech and strengthening community-led peacebuilding amid growing tensions i...
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
US emergency oil stockpile plunges to lowest level since Reagan era amid West Asia warAmerica's emergency oil reserve has fallen to its lowest point since 1983. This significant drop follows extensive releases to manage econo...
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupeeA peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is anticipated to significantly boost India's ex...
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
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...
Hormuz oil traffic rebounds as Gulf exporters find workarounds: ReportOil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing for non-Iranian producers. This surge occurs despite ongoing tensions between Was...
Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travelEmirates plans incentives beyond lower fares to attract passengers concerned about the Iran war. The airline prioritizes reliability and cu...