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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...19 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST- A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...18 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM 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
- Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source saysA significant $300 billion private investment fund is part of a U.S.-Iran framework agreement. More than half of this amount is already com...17 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- IHCL's domestic hotel demand strong even as Middle East crisis drags on Dubai business: Puneet ChhatwalIndian Hotels Company Limited anticipates a year-long recovery for its Dubai hotels due to the Middle East crisis, though domestic business...17 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM 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
- Iran fires drones at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz: Israeli MediaThe firing took place after the signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday, and the drones were intercepted by the ...17 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- Iran now has powers to shut Strait of Hormuz at will, US Intel report saysIran can now control the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global waterway. This ability poses a significant threat to global economies. US inte...17 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- 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...17 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade mapIndia's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also ...16 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
- IEA says 'unconditionally' re-opening Hormuz vital to end energy crisisThe head of the International Energy Agency stressed that fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global economic stability. Re...16 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM 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
- US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- 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...15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
- World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
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