Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOUIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This m...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Iran floats ‘Insurance Fees’ and asserts control over HormuzThis development raises concerns for the shipping sector about safe navigation. Iran's new requirements and possible insurance charges coul...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Global Markets: Japan exports extend growth streak despite Middle East supply disruptionsJapan's exports saw a significant rise in May, fueled by a weaker yen and robust demand for semiconductors. This growth outpaced expectatio...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM 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
US looks to unblock Hormuz with quiet version of Project FreedomAmerica is now working discreetly to safeguard ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This new approach involves coordinating with shipping compani...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supplyIndia is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for th...
20 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensionsEmkay Global maintains a bullish outlook on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty could reach 29,000 by March 2027, driven by strong domest...
19 May, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Redington turns to air freight as Gulf conflict disrupts sea routesIndian IT distributor Redington is using more air freight to deliver products to the Middle East. Conflict has disrupted sea routes, forcin...
15 May, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Insurance cos expand war-risk cover in UAE as tensions riseWar-risk insurance is now available for everyday consumers in the UAE. Insurers are offering new policies for cars, cargo, and travel. This...
15 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
EU says could expand naval mission to Strait of HormuzEU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas indicated the bloc may expand its Red Sea naval mission, Operation Aspides, to include the Strait of Hormuz p...
12 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Will provide insurance to all vessels coming to or going from India: DFS Secretary NagarajuIndia has launched its own maritime insurance pool. This initiative aims to support Indian maritime trade. Vedanta Sterlite, Balrampur Suga...
12 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official saysA UN task force warns that tens of millions face hunger if fertilizers are blocked from the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's retaliation for a US-I...
11 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data showsA second Qatari LNG tanker, Mihzem, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan under an Iran-approved deal, following the Al Kharaitiya...
11 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzU.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and d...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
US 'only' country capable of opening Hormuz Strait, Marco Rubio saysThe United States has launched "Project Freedom" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America is uniq...
06 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Trump says US to pause guiding ships in Strait of Hormuz while seeking deal with IranUS President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause for "Project Freedom," an initiative to aid commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormu...
06 May, 2026, 07.45 AM IST