Oil Price Today (October 9): Crude oil dips 1% to $103 as Trump rules out Iran attack before midterm elections. What are analysts saying?Brent crude fell 1% to $103, while West Tax Intermediate was down 0.75% to $90.5. In the previous session, Brent crude futures settled $4.0...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
The status of Iran's uranium enrichment programme | ExplainedIran has enriched uranium to 60% purity, which is near weapons-grade, causing significant concern internationally. Following US-Israeli air...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor won't be thereDonald Trump plans to highlight Anduril’s $3.7 billion investment in a Baltimore-area facility that will make components for US nuclear-pow...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stabilityDuring Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran wa...
27 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM 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
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacksSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
‘India’s UNSC claim is strong — big powers are failing their UN role’Richard Caplan emphasizes the limited role of the United Nations in current conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and US-Iran. He highlights how th...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Trump’s ‘little war’ with Iran just got a lot biggerTrump’s strategy of economically strangling Iran may be increasing rather than reducing the risk of a wider Middle East war. As Tehran and ...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Iran nuclear chief’s IAEA appearance hangs in balance over travel banIran's Atomic Energy head is not expected at the IAEA conference. He faces an international travel ban, impacting relations with the West. ...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flowsHouthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
India has 190 nuclear warheads with potential to produce up to 225: ReportIndia is estimated to have assembled around 190 nuclear warheads, including more than 160 for operational launchers and additional warheads...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Trump doubles down on 'Trump Strait' plan for Hormuz, says Iran will be 'thrilled'President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait. He stated Iran's leadership would be thrilled by this significant ...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Iran’s secret underground nuclear site is busier than ever: Satellite images reveal major construction surge at Pickaxe Mountain amid US warSatellite imagery reveals significant construction increases at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site. This underground facility near Natanz is unde...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
UN nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 yearsThe UN atomic watchdog's board has reported Iran to the Security Council. This action stems from Iran's failure to cooperate with inspector...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Trump threatens US might 'hit' Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon'US President Trump warned of a potential strike on Iran's underground nuclear site. He stated the United States aims to prevent Tehran from...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
US and allies push IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats sayWestern nations are seeking a UN resolution to report Iran's nuclear activities to the Security Council. This move follows Iran's non-compl...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST