Crude pool drying up as Middle East conflict drags on, refiners waryIndian refiners are using inventories to manage immediate oil supply disruptions. They worry about prolonged closures and widening conflict...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia's oil exports face a significant threat from pipeline damage. The kingdom has only a few days of oil stocks remaining for expo...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-MandabYemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now contr...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Middle East tensions: Travel plans face fresh risks as Iran conflict persistsInternational SOS urged travelers to monitor Middle East developments closely. Saudi oil infrastructure was targeted, and Houthis seized Re...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Asian ports snarled as El Niño fuels busy typhoon seasonThe shipping industry in Asia is grappling with unprecedented challenges as the typhoon season proves to be remarkably intense. Shanghai is...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocationAmid joint military exercises by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into ...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
IEA slashes oil demand forecast as prices surgeThe International Energy Agency on Friday further reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, citing the recent escalation in the...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shutHouthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of ...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis: AxiosThe Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Sa...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the ...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitThe Houthis in Yemen are making significant strides towards seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Recent clashes between Saudi-backe...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
World's first energy island: How Belgium built a switchboard in the North SeaPrincess Elisabeth Island's foundation works are now complete with the final caisson installed. The European Investment Bank provided a sub...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
India condemns Houthi attack in Saudi as 'unacceptable', says strikes threaten navigational freedom in Bab-el-MandebIndia has condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's sovereign territory. These strikes targeted civilian and economic facilities, w...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Houthis attack Saudi energy sites, cities, wound 73 as Iran war risks wider escalationYemen's Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and cities, wounding over seventy people. This escalation highlights the risk of the Iran ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Canada looks beyond the US as Ottawa targets Poland with nuclear technology, uranium and LNG in major trade push amid global energy uncertaintyCanada is exploring energy and infrastructure partnerships with Poland. Ottawa is pitching nuclear technology and uranium supplies to Warsa...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Andaman and Nicobar Islands to go nuclear? BARC plans small reactors amid China’s growing Indian Ocean presenceIndia is exploring Small Modular Reactors for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as BARC scientists inspect potential sites across all three d...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Trump says Britain 'on the edge of disaster,' citing immigration and energy concernsUS President Donald Trump warned that Britain was “on the edge of disaster,” criticising its high energy costs, net-zero policies and immig...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST