Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island, raising fresh threat to Saudi oil exportsIran-backed Houthi rebels have captured Yemen’s Perim island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to officials from both sides, potential...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Gulf states weigh rare meeting with Iran next week on HormuzGulf states are considering a meeting with Iranian officials next week. Oman aims to convene foreign ministers to discuss the Strait of Hor...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islandsThe Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offen...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shutHouthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of ...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis take island near key straitYemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to single digits, data showsVessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped significantly on Thursday. Two Panamax ships exited the strait, carrying fertilizer and sail...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Why is market falling today? War woes, oil spike and 4 other factors behind Rs 5 lakh cr D-Street routIndian stock markets tumbled significantly on Friday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recording considerable dips. The sharp surge ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Gold lingers near one-week low ahead of US CPI dataAs U.S. rate hike expectations firmed up, gold prices remained near a one-week low. The market is gearing up for the pivotal U.S. consumer ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Dollar holds gains, yen slips as Mideast energy shock deepensCurrently, the dollar stands firm near its weekly highs, whereas the yen is on a downward trajectory, fueled by apprehensions surrounding e...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guards are currently mentoring Houthi forces along Yemen's Red Sea coastline, reinforcing their strategic control over...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia a...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM 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
Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the ...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Why did stock market fall today? Oil spike, IT rout among 6 key factors behind 800-point Sensex slump; Nifty below 23,450For the third day in a row, Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline, driven by rising oil prices and increasing tensions in the Middle E...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shapeHouthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impactin...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials sayIran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdayIndian equities extended their decline on Tuesday, with Sensex falling 555 points and Nifty ending below 23,650. Analysts cited elevated cr...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST