A 60-day clock starts ticking on the US-Iran peace agreementA peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced. This marks the end of a period of intense fighting. The core of th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loomPresident Trump has reached a preliminary peace deal with Iran. This agreement aims to end a costly war and stabilize global energy markets...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
How far have the U.S. and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?America and Iran have agreed to extend a ceasefire. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. Some American sanctions on Iran will...
29 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefireTensions escalate as Iran claims US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz breach a ceasefire. Israel intensifies bombing in Lebanon, impacting ...
27 May, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Karti Chidambaram questions 'PMO directives', demands Parliament session over PM Modi's '7 Appeals'Congress leader Karti P Chidambaram has urged the government to convene Parliament. He wants a briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's s...
11 May, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlookStrait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talksIran has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the breakdown of peace talks. The United States has boarded another tanke...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
US-Iran War Day 54: Trump hits pause for now as Pakistan continues brokering 'peace', but Hormuz's future remains in limboIran War Day 54 News: As the US-Iran war 2026 entered day 54, US President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire to allo...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
'SOS': Trump claims Iran 'starving for cash', wants Strait of Hormuz open immediately as Tehran is losing $500 million a dayTrump stirred global attention after claiming on Truth Social that Iran’s economy is collapsing, alleging losses of $500 million per day an...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Bitcoin (BTC USD) or gold: Which safe haven asset did traders choose during the US-Iran conflict?Bitcoin (BTC USD) vs gold as safe haven: Markets experienced a significant jolt following geopolitical tensions, with oil seeing a surge in...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, sources sayThe U.S. is influencing Lebanon's choice for its next central bank governor to reduce corruption and prevent Hezbollah's access to illicit ...
16 Mar, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
President Macron says France will provide 100 million-euro aid package to support LebanonFrance announced a 100-million euro aid package for Lebanon. President Macron highlighted the need for massive aid due to the war between H...
24 Oct, 2024, 03.39 PM IST
Lebanon to be put on financial crime watchlist this week, sources sayLebanon is set to be grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force due to insufficient progress on measures against financial crimes. Desp...
21 Oct, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
Saudi-Iran 'proxy wars' play out in embattled LebanonThe crisis erupted Friday when Saudi Arabia gave Lebanon's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country, recalled its envoy from Beirut and sus...
31 Oct, 2021, 07.23 AM IST