Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in OctoberAttacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways reached a record high in October, according to a Washington-bas...
26 Oct, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
On Iran war, Trump weighs two options: 'make a deal' or 'finish it off'US President Donald Trump is weighing a deal with Iran against renewed military strikes, warning that a decision is approaching as Tehran e...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Why the US is moving diplomats out of the Middle East as fears of Iranian attacks grow amid rising tensions with TehranThe United States is cutting back on diplomatic staff in the Middle East amid increased threats from Iran. Recent intelligence assessments ...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Chinese spending curbs weigh on Hermes salesRevenue in the region that includes China, the luxury group's biggest market, flatlined at constant exchange rates, Hermes International sa...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Pershing's Ackman sees a $1 trillion Israeli company within a decadeBillionaire investor Bill Ackman said he remained bullish on Israel’s economy and financial markets, predicting the country could produce a...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Rupee snaps eight-day rally as oil climbs to highest since MayThe Indian rupee ended its eight-session-long winning streak, closing down 0.4% at 94.8175 per dollar. Concerns over escalating oil prices ...
22 Oct, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
India turns back to Gulf oil as Russian crude loses its price edgeIndia’s crude oil imports from the Middle East returned to pre-war levels in September, rising to 2.8 million barrels per day as shipments ...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Beyond the ballot: Why Israel's next leader may stick to Netanyahu's doctrineIsrael's upcoming election is unlikely to change its aggressive stance towards Iran and Palestinian statehood. Even if Benjamin Netanyahu r...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
'India a rising star in Swiss watch exports market': Franck Muller's Erol BaliyanIndia is poised to rank as the seventh or eighth largest export market for Swiss watches in the upcoming year. The country experienced a 28...
22 Oct, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Oil Price Today (October 21): Crude oil crosses $110 amid Middle East supply concerns. What lies ahead?Brent crude futures jumped more than $1 to trade at around $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures also gained more than a dollar to trade at ar...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
"Strong India is not good for our own enemies": Rajeev Chandrasekhar backs Mohan Bhagwat's remarksRajeev Chandrasekhar supported Mohan Bhagwat's comments regarding the potential risks associated with protests in India. He noted that Indi...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
HSBC CEO says alternative routes could make Strait of Hormuz 'redundant' in five yearsHSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery on Tuesday said the Gulf region would recover from the impact of the Iran war through investments in altern...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Qatar plans local defence productionThe Iran war has dealt a blow to Qatar. The country was forced to shut down much of its main LNG complex at Ras Laffan shortly after the st...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Oil prices may ease to $80 per barrel in 2027 as Middle East supply recovers: Goldman SachsGoldman Sachs expects Brent crude prices to ease to $80 per barrel in 2027 as Middle Eastern supplies recover and the global oil market mov...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
WTO chief sees lasting impact on trade from Middle East war and geopoliticsThe World Trade Organization projects significant declines in both imports and exports due to these challenges. Companies are revising thei...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
The 'biggest' risk to Asia’s economies isn’t over yet, IMF warnsThe IMF has warned that a prolonged Middle East war and renewed disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructu...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Airspace curbs impact on Air India worse than last year: OfficialThe Tata Group-owned airline has been taking longer routes for its European and North American flights since early last year following the ...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.37 PM IST