The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Eight US Marines injured in Iranian attack in Hormuz as number of wounded service members surges to 861Eight US Marines suffered injuries from smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms following an Iranian missile attack earlier this month. Th...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Jaishankar-Lavrov meet: Annual summit; BRICS Parliamentary Forum on agendaEAM S Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov met in New York during the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week. They talked about Russian-Indian coope...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Russian crude supplies enabled India to cushion against oil supply shocks caused by West Asian war: Deputy FMRussia has significantly increased oil supply to India in response to disruptions from the conflict in West Asia. Indian imports of Russian...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
US Iran war: Tehran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace planIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that diplomatic solutions are essential for resolving tensions with the US and Israel. US...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Russia accuses Europe of seeking to thwart Ukraine talksRussia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of obstructing peace negotiations related to the Ukraine conflict. He claimed that M...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions lawDuring the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.28 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
Iran says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war; Tehran denies seeking nuclear weaponsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that the decision to end the ongoing conflict lies with the United States. He highlighted du...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.56 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
Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment with focus on resilienceGulf countries are pouring billions into AI as they strive to become global hubs to help diversify their economies away from oil and gas, b...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data showsOn September 23, three commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, which is lower than recent averages. A LNG tanker, Al Mafyar, was ...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
US, Iranian heads in same room. Will talks happen?Iran and the United States are hinting at the possibility of reviving negotiations to resolve their conflict. Both nations will be represen...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
US wants to redraw Gulf’s energy map with a $5 billion bet beyond Hormuz: ReportThe United States proposed a $5 billion fund for Middle Eastern energy infrastructure. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on the Strai...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Hormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high costMiddle East oil producers are increasingly using ship-to-ship (STS) transfers off Oman to keep crude exports moving despite disruptions fro...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
EIL sees prospect as Saudi, UAE plan to expand pipeline, storageThe near-closure of the Strait due to the Iran war, which began more than six months ago, has heightened the need for Gulf oil exporters to...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran warUS President Donald Trump said he hoped the war against Iran was nearing an end and reiterated that Tehran “want[s] to make a deal.” Separa...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.43 AM IST