Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsPresident Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest point. A significant majority of Americans worry the U.S. war with Iran w...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
How an Indian X handle's fake Iran quote reached Netanyahu, USA false claim about Iran's nuclear ambitions spread through Israeli and US networks. This originated from an India-based X account and was ...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Iran claims Qatar holds missing pilots; UAE tanker attacked in Strait of HormuzIran alleges Qatar is holding three missing pilots captured after their aircraft were shot down. Qatar denies this, stating search teams re...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Will Sensex, Nifty continue to bleed on Monday? 4 factors which will drive D-Street action this weekIndian equities are likely to remain range-bound in the week of August 17–21, with elevated crude prices, global uncertainty and shifting U...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awryUS President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed predecessors and others for economic, foreign-policy and domestic problems, drawing scrutin...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Oil inches toward $90 on tanker attacks, lack of progress in Iran war peace dealCrude oil futures experienced an upward trend on Friday due to disruptions from tanker attacks and the stagnation of peace talks. Brent cru...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Oil prices rally, US data dents chances of Fed rate hikeGlobal shares declined Friday as markets monitored U.S.-Iran talks and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Oil prices rose more than a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developmentsYemeni rebels and government forces engaged in renewed clashes, raising fears of a wider civil war. Houthi rebels attacked government areas...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Trump says US ‘owns’ Strait of Hormuz, threatens Iran with forcePresident Trump stated the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran against any actions that could provoke...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slumps to six vessels as US-Iran peace hopes fadeShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased recently. This decline coincides with fading hopes for a peace de...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
'Compulsive addiction to sanctions': Iran accuses US of being 'incapable' of pursuing diplomacyIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the US of being “addicted” to sanctions, saying Washington resorts t...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Oil climbs 5% as Iran, US both demand compensation and Hormuz hopes fadeOil prices rose significantly as Iran and the United States exchanged compensation demands. Prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz di...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of HormuzOil prices surged on Monday amidst growing uncertainty about the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran indicated that negotiations ...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM 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