US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmedA landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Qantas to begin non-stop Sydney-London flights from October 2027Qantas will begin the world's first direct flights from Sydney to London in October 2027. This historic route will use new Airbus A350-1000...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran warPresident Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for remaining "neutral" during the conflict with ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Australia shares close at two‑month high on Middle East optimismThe Australian stock market experienced a remarkable uplift on Wednesday, reaching a two-month peak, thanks to the impressive performances ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlinesAustralians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Hormuz reopening seen unleashing pent-up Gulf grain demandThe region relies heavily on imported food. A rush of grain is expected to reach these nations.
17 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nearsIn a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recoverA landmark deal between the US and Iran promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. This agreement has already cau...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Asian Paints, HPCL, MRF other crude-sensitive stocks jump up to 5% on Iran-US peace deal frameworkCrude-sensitive stocks surged as oil prices dropped significantly following an agreement between Iran and the US to end their conflict and ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
IndiGo says it is monitoring Middle East situation, assures passengers on safetyIndiGo has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from the Middle East, assuring them of its commitment to safety amidst evo...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST