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
Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas pricesIran has rejected US claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and demanded Washington accept its conditions before shipping resumes. The...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of HormuzThe United Arab Emirates accused Iran of conducting drone strikes on two oil tankers navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM 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
UAE points finger at Iran as two ADNOC ships attacked in Strait of HormuzTwo Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessels faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of carrying out the...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 13): Crude oil dips below $90 despite Strait of Hormuz deadlock. Here’s whyThe Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 580,000 barrels per day in its m...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 12): Crude oil reclaims $90 again after fresh attacks on ships. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.9...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Iranian President shares key health update on Supreme Leader Mojtaba KhameneiIran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy after a lengthy meeting. This comes am...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Natural gas loses momentum despite geopolitical risks: Will prices recover?Natural gas prices remain subdued despite Middle East tensions, as abundant U.S. production, rising LNG supplies and healthy inventories ou...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Iran's leaders believe a victory is within reach, and that time is on their sideIran believes military pressure will force the United States to accept its control. The nation is betting that time and global energy price...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources sayA proposed Iran-Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz control faces significant challenges. U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses imped...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
US Vice-President JD Vance says negotiations with Iran "going to be messy", "take some time"US Vice-President JD Vance acknowledged the intricate nature of negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that they will require time to navigate...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Trump claims Iran reached out for talks, says clarity may come in 48 hoursPresident Trump stated significant progress has been made in discussions with Iran. He indicated Iran has reached out seeking to engage in ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 5): Crude dips for 3rd session amid hopes of a short-term war deal. What's next?Oil prices dipped again on Wednesday following as discussions aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz progressed. Traders are keenly watchi...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
Trump's closest Gulf allies are frustrated with his Iran war strategy: ReportGulf nations are frustrated by the lack of a clear US strategy against Iran, fearing further strikes on their energy facilities. While the ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
2,557 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan amid West Asia conflict: MoS Kirti Vardhan SinghOver 2,500 Indian nationals were evacuated from Iran through neighboring countries. The Indian Embassy in Tehran facilitated their safe cro...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflictThe United States and Iran exchanged missile strikes, escalating regional conflict. Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian missile...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.50 PM IST