Hegseth says the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while also warning of bomb strikes on Iran’s 'key facilities'America is taking a firm stand in the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating significant influence over this crucial maritime corridor. While Iran...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
CIA feuds over turf, mission with another top US spy agency; stops sharing some intelligenceA rift has emerged between the CIA and the nation's top spy office. The CIA is withholding contributions to key intelligence reports. This ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
In the 1950s, one stubborn chemical spill at a 3M lab sparked the idea behind ScotchgardAn accidental lab spill in the 1950s led to the creation of Scotchgard, a revolutionary stain-repellent fabric protector. Developed by 3M a...
20 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
UAE rejects Iran's 'direct involvement' claims in West Asia conflict, says allegations will not shake its "principled positions"The UAE has vehemently rejected Iran's accusations of direct involvement in aggression against Tehran during the West Asia conflict. Minist...
16 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balanceIran doubts US sincerity in diplomacy following recent naval clashes in the Gulf. Tehran has not yet responded to Washington's latest peace...
09 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzU.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and d...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipelinePresident Trump has approved the Bridger Pipeline Expansion, a major oil pipeline project that will transport oil from Canada into the U.S....
01 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
India faces inflation spillover risks from Middle East conflict: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India has issued a cautionary statement regarding escalating inflation rates. Tensions in the Middle East are causing s...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expe...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Black Sea oil spill: Russia declares emergency; here's what happenedThe Black Sea oil spill has become a major environmental disaster, forcing Russia to declare a federal emergency.
27 Dec, 2024, 06.51 PM IST
No damage due to oil spill near Uran: ONGCState-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has stated that there was no damage to farmers or fishermen following a minor oil spill ne...
10 Sep, 2023, 06.48 PM IST
Log 9 supplies Sorbene oil pads to aid oil spill clean-up in MauritiusLog 9 Spill has been supplying its products to shipping industries, dockyards, oil and gas companies, and chemical industries in India and ...
22 Aug, 2020, 02.24 PM IST
Coast Guard to conduct major pollution response exercise off KochiThe Coast Guard will conduct a major national level pollution response exercise here tomorrow to test the preparation and coordination betw...
13 Dec, 2012, 07.37 PM IST
- Obama promises 'relentless' response to oil spill
US President Barack Obama Sunday warned of a "massive and potentially unprecedented environmental disaster", as the widening oil slick in t...
03 May, 2010, 09.54 AM IST
- Coast guard conducts exercise to deal with oil spill
The Indian Coast guard along with other authorities conducted a two-day-long National Level Oil Pollution Response exercise off the Mumbai ...
10 Apr, 2009, 10.06 PM IST