ONGC in talks to acquire PDVSA stakes in two Venezuela oilfieldsIndia's ONGC is in talks with Venezuela's PDVSA to acquire stakes in two oilfields, San Cristobal and Carabobo. This move hinges on ONGC se...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addictionThe EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay a...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talksIran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing major progress. Discussions in S...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "T...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions liftedA potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revol...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive powerDonald Trump's second term is marked by unchecked power, according to a new book. He is actively considering successors like J.D. Vance and...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow RepublicansPresident Donald Trump has disrupted the confirmation of his intelligence chief nominee. This move jeopardizes the renewal of a vital surve...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expireAmerica's Treasury has not extended sanctions waivers on Russian oil. This waiver expired at midnight. President Trump has not confirmed if...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Trump vows to reimpose US sanctions on Russian crude 'soon' as truce with Iran takes shapePresident Trump announced that the US will soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, citing eased global supply concerns due to resumed flows...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
ONGC's overseas arm set to revive Venezuela operationsONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) had acquired assets overseas as part of increasing the state-run oil producer's crude output. The move to revive OVL ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gangU.S. forces, under President Trump's direction, conducted a lethal strike killing Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Nino Guerrer...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Cuba crisis: After power outages of up to 22 hours a day, shortages of tap water, U.S now imposes sanctions on President, Raul Castro, family membersWhile Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, President Donald Trump has drastically ramped up pressure in recent months.
05 Jun, 2026, 05.39 AM IST