Explainer: Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated a military counteroffensive against the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to recover lost territor...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
India oil refiners change tactics and hire ships to cross HormuzIndian oil refiners are now hiring tankers to pick up crude oil within the Persian Gulf. This approach helps cut costs and secure supply ch...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Oil Price Today (October 1): Crude oil at $98 as investors assess supply recovery, peace deal talks. What are analysts saying?Brent crude was trading near $98 a barrel after touching $104 during Wednesday’s intraday trade. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for November...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is completeThe US military has finished withdrawing all troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission. This withdrawal culminated in the hand...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Indian sailor among 5 killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tankerFive crew members, including an Indian sailor, were killed during a pirate attack on a hijacked tanker. Security forces managed to retake c...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrateThe last US troops are scheduled to depart Iraq under a 2024 agreement between Baghdad and Washington. This withdrawal is celebrated by Ira...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Why is oil at $100 if Trump is winning the battle in Hormuz?The US appears to have gained the upper hand in the battle over the Strait of Hormuz, with allied crude exports recovering to about 80% of ...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Explained: How the US controls Iraq's oil revenuesUS troops are set to leave their last bases in Iraq, but Washington will retain significant economic leverage through Iraq’s oil revenues, ...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Oil Price Today (September 30): Crude oil at $104 as Trump rejects easing Iran sanctions. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures rose $1.14, or 1.11%, to $103.73, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 15 cents, or 0.30%, to $89.50 a barrel....
30 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic StateUS forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq after 23 years of military presence. This departure is seen as a victory for Iran and its al...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards call Trump a 'big liar'Iran's Revolutionary Guards' spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi accuses Donald Trump of being dishonest about nuclear weapons. Mohebbi emphasizes...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlinesIraq is currently negotiating with the United States for an exemption from the recent ban on Iranian airlines. This ban has caused signific...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Global Market: VLCC rates hit record as Saudi crude flows jumpSaudi Arabia’s increased crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed ship-to-ship transfer operations in the Gulf of Oman to c...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data showsOn September 23, three commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, which is lower than recent averages. A LNG tanker, Al Mafyar, was ...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
India’s Russian oil imports fall 16.5% in August as Middle East supplies riseIndia’s Russian oil imports fell 16.5% month-on-month to about 2.1 million bpd in August, while purchases from Iraq rose sharply and Saudi ...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Oil’s sea lanes get tougher to navigate; India must press Iran to ease Hormuz blockadeSea lane disruptions in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf impact India's oil imports significantly. India faces challenges securing oil from Wes...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Aramco closes supply tap for Indian refiners, new oil barrels to cost moreSaudi Arabia has sold some spot cargoes to traders expected to deliver small volumes to Indian refiners through Hormuz. The risk-taking tra...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST