Refinery to the world: Energy expert Anas Alhajji on India's surprising fuel advantageFollowing a critical oil crisis, India has surfaced as a pivotal fuel supplier. Refineries reached peak performance, promoting export expan...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Asia's refined fuel imports hit post-war low, can the Middle East help?Asia’s refined-fuel imports fell to their lowest level since the Iran conflict began, with August shipments of light and middle distillates...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source saysTop officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met Monday for a defense accord. This joint defense agreement aims to strengthen coll...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investmentGulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as ...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemateThe Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has t...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Some Indian refiners, a global energy major plan to avoid Iran-blacklisted ships amid Hormuz riskIndian refiners and a global energy major will avoid Iran's blacklisted ships. This decision stems from security concerns over vessels cros...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zonesAs of 2026, nearly half the world's oil originates from conflict-affected nations. Current oil disruptions have surpassed previous energy c...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations: SourcesUnited States personnel are returning to some Middle East diplomatic missions after tensions eased. Staff will go back to posts in Lebanon,...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US shifts Iran war strategy from fresh strikes to sanctions as Trump seeks to squeeze Tehran: ReportThe United States is implementing economic sanctions alongside a naval blockade aimed at Iran. These new measures specifically target coope...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Every country backing Iran should brace for US sanctions, warns BessentUnited States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions campaign targeting Iran. He warned all countries have a defined ti...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
US to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on 'economic D-Day'The United States is set to launch a significant financial offensive against Iran. This move aims to pressure countries to sever economic t...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Conflict-hit oil supply crisis deepens as nearly half of global output comes from affected countriesNearly half of the world’s oil supply now comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energ...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalationIran has blacklisted forty-five tankers for violating its Strait of Hormuz transit rules. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced these...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's YanbuA tanker sustained damage from an unknown projectile near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. The vessel experienced a fire on its main deck, but al...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources sayPakistan's army chief spoke with Donald Trump last week before visiting Tehran. This call occurred as the United States threatened major ec...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Iran backs Iraq’s sovereignty as Baghdad seeks to bring militias under state controlIran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated Iran supports Iraqi consensus and independence. Economic cooperation will advance with an upcomin...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST