The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Iran warns of escalating sanctions, market inflation; says enemy wants to compensate for defeat in economic warIran's First Vice President warns of economic warfare after military standoffs. He stated that adversaries seek to exploit inflation and pr...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed, dollar dips as Fed hike bets easeThe dollar experienced a decline following disappointing US economic indicators, leading to less anticipation for interest rate hikes. Trea...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threatsIran's parliament will review legislation for Strait of Hormuz oversight. This comes as lawmakers criticize US President Donald Trump's thr...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
US Economy: Inflation eases but prices remain high, retail sales fall, jobless claims riseInflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising economists and...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Top leadership from USA Pacific Northwest joins in India's 80th Independence Day Celebrations at SeattleSeveral US states issued official proclamations declaring August 15th as India Day. Mayors and county councils honoured Indian American con...
15 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look likeThe US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-Chin...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Five years of Taliban rule: Survival is not the same as stabilityThe Taliban has maintained control of Afghanistan for five years. Mounting domestic pressures include poverty and refugee returns. Internal...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Oil inches toward $90 on tanker attacks, lack of progress in Iran war peace dealCrude oil futures experienced an upward trend on Friday due to disruptions from tanker attacks and the stagnation of peace talks. Brent cru...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on IranTransit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blo...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in HormuzShip traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Trump to highlight record US violent crime decline ahead of midtermsIn a strategic move ahead of the midterm elections, President Donald Trump will showcase FBI data revealing a substantial drop in violent c...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
'No substitute': Kuwait's future tied to Hormuz strait fateKuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the ongoing war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The nation faces its biggest crisis since the 1990...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risksFitch has affirmed the United States’ sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita inc...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifiesThe United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprece...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 14): Crude oil dips below $88 despite Trump’s threat to blockade Iran indefinitely. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.34%, at $86.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 34 cents ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Oil steadies after US threatens to blockade Iran indefinitelyOil prices edged higher on Friday amidst fresh supply anxieties, largely sparked by the U.S.'s warning of a possible indefinite naval block...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.20 AM IST