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Tankers make U-turns in Hormuz, with some taking Iran route insteadTensions are high in the Persian Gulf as at least eight ships, including oil tankers, reversed course near the Omani coast, signaling Iran'...
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
Citi sees brent crude sliding to $60/bbl as supply fears easeGeopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, accordi...
Oil slide deepens as Saudi exports reach 90% of pre-war levelBrent futures slipped to near $70 a barrel in London, hitting their lowest since the week before the Iran war began on Feb 28. Saudi Arabia...
European nations now believe some Hormuz fees are InevitableLeading European nations now acknowledge potential fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a shift in stance following the US-Iran ...
Tel Aviv should build broader alliance from India to US via West Asia: Top Israeli defence officialIsrael's top defence official proposed a new regional security architecture, advocating for a broad alliance from India to the US, encompas...
Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz: ReportIran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. ...
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meeting mediators in DohaUS envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators concerning regional issues, notably Iran,...
India's manufacturing growth expected to moderate in April-June due to West Asia crisis: FICCIIndian manufacturing growth is set to slow in the first quarter of FY27, with a FICCI survey revealing muted business sentiment. This moder...
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
Iran FM Araghchi warns any challenge to Hormuz strait will 'increase tensions'Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned on Sunday that any disruption to Tehran's control over the vital Strait of Hormuz would es...
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
UAE says false public warning caused by technical malfunctionResidents in the UAE received erroneous missile threat alerts due to a technical glitch in the early warning system. The National Emergency...
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data showsSaudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on ...
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
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 ...