US Iran war: Oman calls for self-restraint, dialogue in Mideast conflictOmani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called for self-restraint from all parties involved in the Middle East war. He emphasized that Oman i...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
UN General Assembly: Iran talks, Ukraine ceasefire and AI among key takeawaysWorld leaders gathered at the United Nations to discuss ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Diplomatic talks between US and Iranian offi...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan after Trump reportedly rejects dealIran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street J...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
At UNGA, India launches maritime safety group to protect ships and seafarersIndia and Liberia have joined forces to establish a 'Group of Friends' dedicated to improving the safety of shipping and seafarers. This ti...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacksSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
US, Iran explore phased deal to reopen Hormuz, lift economic blockade: ReportNegotiators from the US and Iran are discussing a phased resolution to their ongoing conflict. This approach could involve Iran reopening t...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mountingIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz initially raised concerns about soaring oil prices impacting the global economy. However, Gulf produ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships, EU's Kallas saysThe European Union's Red Sea naval mission requires more warships to counter escalating Houthi threats. Currently, six warships are deploye...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
India needs multi-route energy strategy as West Asia tensions threaten supplies: ExpertsGrowing West Asian tensions expose India's energy supply vulnerabilities. Experts urge a multi-route strategy and diversified crude and gas...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for thatChina's vast oil reserves and reduced imports helped stabilize global prices. This strategy mitigated the impact of the ongoing conflict in...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources sayChina has privately urged Iran to help control Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia sought Beijing's assistance as Houthi threats grew significant...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Asia cuts LNG buying, but $26 gas sends Europe shoppingAsia's liquefied natural gas imports are experiencing an eight-year low this September. High spot prices are causing buyers in China and So...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
What the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline means for oil flowsSaudi Arabia closed a major oil pipeline after a drone attack, raising global energy shortage fears. This closure threatens to remove milli...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of HormuzOman postponed a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. An Iranian ship was struck near the waterway, killing one person. ...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping routeYemen faces renewed civil war as Houthi rebels advance near a vital shipping lane. The rebels' move threatens the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a c...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Suez Canal revival gathers pace as Hormuz crisis reroutes shipsThe Suez Canal experienced a striking 42% increase in revenue during July, attributed to the rerouting of maritime traffic caused by the cl...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.44 AM IST