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Iran rejects US-led Gulf security summit, says Hormuz is under its commandIran has sharply criticized a US-led security summit in Bahrain, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's command, not Amer...
Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold indirect talks in QatarUS President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aime...
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meeting mediators in DohaUS envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators concerning regional issues, notably Iran,...
Why is Dow Jones down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq up today, and will US stock market continue to witness mixed trends? Explained as Wall Street ends winning half of 2026 with mixed openingWall Street opened with mixed performance on the final trading day of the first half of 2026. While the Dow Jones slipped, the S&P 500 and ...
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
Iran FM Araghchi warns any challenge to Hormuz strait will 'increase tensions'Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned on Sunday that any disruption to Tehran's control over the vital Strait of Hormuz would es...
Indian envoy to Shanghai discusses New Delhi-Beijing ties with Chinese scholarsIndia's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, engaged in significant discussions with Chinese scholars at the Shanghai Institute of In...
India 'strategic diplomatic driver' for IMEC: Columbia University projectA project from Columbia University has underscored India's crucial involvement in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), pr...
Israeli defence minister says 'no US demand' to withdraw from LebanonIsrael's Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the US has not demanded a troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, a key Lebanese conditio...
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
'All-time record, Strait totally open': Trump says 19 million barrels of oil exited Hormuz on MondayPresident Trump announced unprecedented maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz following a new diplomatic understanding with Iran. He cl...
Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on HormuzUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterwa...
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sitesIran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in S...
Watch: US Vice President Vance 'ignored' at Switzerland talks? Viral video of Qatar PM greeting Shehbaz Sharif sparks online frenzyA video from US-Iran talks in Switzerland, featuring Qatar's PM and Pakistan's PM, has sparked debate online over a perceived snub to US Vi...
JD Vance calls ceasefire 'a little messy', says US has made 'great progress' in Iran nuclear talksUS Vice President JD Vance announced significant headway in diplomatic talks with Iran, aiming for a lasting shift in Middle Eastern relati...
Trump warns Iran: Stop Lebanon proxies or face ‘harder’ US strikesUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding an immediate halt to proxy activities in Lebanon. Trump threatened ...
Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreatThe Swiss foreign ministry said diplomats were in discussions at the luxury Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in central Switzerland, without...
US, Iran to hold preparatory meetings in Doha before signing dealThe United States and Iran will hold indirect meetings in Doha this week, facilitated by Qatari mediators, to prepare for the formal signin...