India has ample buffers to weather headwinds from Middle East conflict: World BankThe World Bank stated India is well-positioned to handle the global energy shock due to strong buffers like high foreign exchange reserves ...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz blockage: Key facts, figures, and impact on global oil and LNG tradeHere are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East ...
28 Mar, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Gold slides over 3% as Middle East tensions stoke inflation fearsGold prices tumbled over 3% on Monday, hitting a four-month low. Escalating Middle East tensions fueled inflation worries and boosted expec...
23 Mar, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Russia sole 'winner' in Iran war, says EU's CostaRussia emerges as the sole victor in the Iran war. European Council President Antonio Costa stated Moscow profits from surging energy price...
11 Mar, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Middle-East conflict: EU chief von der Leyen affirms support to member states in times of threatEuropean Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed the bloc's solidarity with member states against any threats following a ...
02 Mar, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Iran warns of regional conflict if US attacks, designates EU armies 'terrorists'Iran has warned of regional conflict if the United States attacks. This comes amid heightened tensions and increased U.S. naval presence in...
01 Feb, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Iranian media refutes reports of missile launch toward Israel, calls them 'false'Amidst a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and Qatar, tensions flared as Iran's ISNA news agency refuted reports of a fresh missile at...
24 Jun, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
Any Iranian closure of Hormuz Strait would be 'extremely dangerous', EU's top diplomat saysThe European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warned on Monday that any Iranian move to close the Strait of Hormuz would be extremely dan...
23 Jun, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
Gold rises as investors seek safe havens amid Middle East conflict fearsGold prices saw a slight increase as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions, triggered by U.S. attacks on ...
23 Jun, 2025, 07.30 AM IST
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on IsraelTreasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in ...
18 Apr, 2024, 07.14 PM IST
Israel-Iran crisis: Options and dilemmasIsraeli leaders are considering how to respond to Iran's unprecedented airstrike, with options including aggressive strikes, symbolic targe...
17 Apr, 2024, 07.36 PM IST
US and allies plan more Iran sanctionsWhile Saturday night's attack caused no deaths and little damage thanks to the air defences and countermeasures of Israel and its allies, i...
17 Apr, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting on Iran's attack to WednesdayIsrael postponed a critical war cabinet meeting to decide its response to Iran's recent missile attack, with allies considering new sanctio...
17 Apr, 2024, 07.12 AM IST
Israeli war cabinet to meet for third time amid restraint callsMilitary chief of staff Herzi Halevi had promised that Saturday night's launch of more than 300 missiles, cruise missiles and drones from I...
17 Apr, 2024, 12.21 AM IST
US confronts Iran but dialogue looks possibleThe latest Iranian statement may reflect caution after rejection of the nuclear accord signed earlier. It doesn’t close the door.
02 Sep, 2019, 10.35 AM IST
- Iran trumpets nuclear advances, deepening standoff with West
Tehran was driving home its resolve to pursue a nuclear programme its hardline Islamic clerical leaders see as a pillar of power, protectio...
16 Feb, 2012, 09.02 AM IST
- US asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA
US asked Iran to cooperate with the IAEA when their inspectors visit the country, even as Tehran threatened to close down the strategic Str...
24 Jan, 2012, 10.42 AM IST