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Oil Price Today (October 5): Crude oil dips $101 despite simmering Iran war tensions. Here’s whyBrent crude futures fell 70 cents, or 0.69%, to $101.60 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90.15 a barrel, down 90 ce...05 Oct, 2026, 07.58 AM IST- Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territor...04 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia plans assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokeholdSaudi Arabia is preparing for an offensive against Houthi militants in Yemen, focusing on securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The operation ...03 Oct, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
- India's crude imports hit 2026 high in September as Gulf supplies surge despite Hormuz risksIndia’s crude oil imports rose to a 2026-high of 5.26 million barrels per day in September as Gulf supplies surged, with Iraq becoming the ...03 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Enhanced insurance cover for West Asia exports extended to March 2027Indian exporters will continue to receive upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults until March 31, 2027. The expanded c...30 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- ‘Major food crisis’ looms in coming months: S JaishankarS. Jaishankar highlighted the looming food crisis caused by fertiliser shortages from geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Gulf. He emp...30 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- 4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...30 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Oil slides as Saudi Arabia boosts flows via key pipelineOil prices have declined as Saudi Arabia restored partial capacity of its East-West pipeline, affecting global oil supply. Concerns regardi...30 Sep, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
- The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Eight US Marines injured in Iranian attack in Hormuz as number of wounded service members surges to 861Eight US Marines suffered injuries from smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms following an Iranian missile attack earlier this month. Th...28 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- Jaishankar-Lavrov meet: Annual summit; BRICS Parliamentary Forum on agendaEAM S Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov met in New York during the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week. They talked about Russian-Indian coope...27 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
- 'Serial practitioner of terrorism': EAM Jaishankar takes aim at Pakistan in UN addressJaishankar addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly regarding global conflicts. He highlighted that nations far fr...27 Sep, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
- Russia accuses Europe of seeking to thwart Ukraine talksRussia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of obstructing peace negotiations related to the Ukraine conflict. He claimed that M...26 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions lawDuring the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting...26 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- India ramps up LPG output as festival season beginsIndia’s state-owned refiners have raised domestic LPG production to around 44,000 tonnes a day as festive-season demand rises and renewed c...24 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment with focus on resilienceGulf countries are pouring billions into AI as they strive to become global hubs to help diversify their economies away from oil and gas, b...24 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- US wants to redraw Gulf’s energy map with a $5 billion bet beyond Hormuz: ReportThe United States proposed a $5 billion fund for Middle Eastern energy infrastructure. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on the Strai...22 Sep, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
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