Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
UN watchdog says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi confirmed inspections at Iranian atomic sites are imminent, following a preliminary deal between Te...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores Ind...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
US-Iran talks go into Day 2 after Trump threats, Hormuz closurePeace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland faced immediate tension as Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again,...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Rupee drifts as oil dips; hawkish Fed risks, importer flows cap gainsThe Indian rupee held steady as easing U.S.-Iran tensions lowered oil prices, boosting sentiment. However, anticipation of potential U.S. F...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Hormuz in focus for India as US-Iran talks kick off in SwitzerlandHigh-level peace talks between the US and Iran have commenced in Switzerland, led by Vice President JD Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohamma...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Trump warns Iran: Stop Lebanon proxies or face ‘harder’ US strikesUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding an immediate halt to proxy activities in Lebanon. Trump threatened ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlightUS Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to SwitzerlandCrucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
US VP JD Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks"I expect that I will leave sometime in the next couple of days, but you know it's always a delicate coordination dance and the diplomati...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truceTalks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources sayIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has formed new secret groups in Iraq. These cells are carrying out drone attacks on Gulf nations like Kuwa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST