Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns it will shoot vessels; strikes US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain againTensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz wa...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikesIran declared the Middle East war ceasefire practically meaningless following fresh US strikes. Tehran responded with attacks across the re...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Why are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran escalation and Strait of Hormuz closureWhy are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil markets moved higher after ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
US launches new strikes after Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard'The US launched a new round of overnight strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump warning of further attacks unless...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Iranian official claims 'first' victory over US, says 'ball in Trump's court' to release $24 billion of assets for breaking deadlockA senior Iranian adviser said Tehran views the recent conflict with the US as its first military victory and stated that talks remain stall...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
US unveils video of retaliatory strikes following interception of six Iranian missiles over GulfUS forces struck Iranian radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. This followed Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting maritime shipping...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrab...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
More oil escapes Hormuz, keeping traders guessingIran war: Tankers are using stealth to exit the Strait of Hormuz, freeing oil trapped in the Gulf. The practice of ships going dark is wide...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
US Fed says Iran war driving 'moderate-to-strong' inflationUS inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Hi...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hoursIran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US...
31 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Qatar opposes permanent Strait of Hormuz transit fees, open to temporary tollsQatar has stated its opposition to permanent transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. A top official indicated that temporary tolls for purpo...
30 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval, Russian Presidential aide Patrushev review maritime, defence cooperationDoval and Patrushev assessed the status of proposals discussed during Patrushev's visit to New Delhi in November 2025. Their discussions fo...
30 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST