Summer of Summitry: India’s Global South credentials get a new testIndia's SCO participation signaled opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran. This move aimed to burnish global south credentials and protect...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
A gold warning is flashing red. Is a new global crisis taking shape?The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopol...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Iran-US attacks restart: Refiners in the crosshairs again as some Gulf cargoes stand delayed, cancelledIndian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing sign...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: ReportThe Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its co...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different storyShipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
From hammering Iran to strangling them: Donald Trump has a new approach in Middle East warPresident Trump is shifting his Iran strategy towards sustained economic and military pressure. Talks with Tehran have stalled, and a paral...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in DelhiIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russ...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
School Assembly Headlines August 10: Check latest India, international, business and sports newsSchool assembly news headlines for August 10 bring students the latest updates from India, international affairs, business and sports. The ...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India's crude oil import bill rises 26% to $49 billion in Q1 FY27 despite 18% fall in volumesIndia's crude oil import bill rose significantly in early 2026-27. Higher global oil prices and supply disruptions increased costs for refi...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
China backs India to hold 'successful' BRICS summit but remains evasive about Xi's attendanceChina supports India's BRICS summit and wishes for its success. Chinese officials remain evasive regarding President Xi Jinping's attendanc...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe next time uncertainty over the firing of missiles in the Gulf region makes you anxious, remember this: It is not the first time that gl...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz are quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion eventGulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These id...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
US, Saudi Arabia strike landmark civil nuclear dealThe United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a civil nuclear power agreement. This pact allows the kingdom to build reactors using Ame...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.17 AM IST