Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War IIIran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's P...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peacePresident Trump announced the end of the Iran War and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following intense Qatari mediation. Despite Is...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Raghuram Rajan's warning to India after Hormuz shock: Build bigger oil reserves, diversify fasterGlobal economic shocks from trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions are reshaping resilience, according to Raghuram Rajan. He stresses ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAOIndia faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stre...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over HormuzPakistan's interior minister is in Tehran to revive Iran-U.S. negotiations. This comes as U.S. forces downed Iranian drones near the Strait...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's whyIran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Pakistan plans oil reserves, storage push as Hormuz constraints expose vulnerabilitiesPakistan is proposing a bonded storage plan to boost its energy security by allowing international suppliers to hold petroleum stocks. The ...
26 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
India, US seal critical minerals and rare earths pact amid global supply chain raceIndia and the US on Tuesday signed a critical minerals and rare earths agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for key industrial re...
26 May, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firmsBangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and les...
24 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Energy, economics and old ties: Why Marco Rubio's Modi meeting mattersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security amid a global crisi...
23 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Rubio on a rescue mission in India? Here are the high stakesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen ties. The visit addresses trade friction and strategic concerns. The US seeks ...
23 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says enriched uranium must stay in Iran: sourcesIran's top leader has ordered that the nation's enriched uranium must stay within the country. This directive complicates peace talks with ...
21 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Oil falls over 2% as Trump holds off scheduled attack on IranOil prices dipped as President Trump paused an Iran attack for talks, easing immediate tensions. Brent and WTI futures saw declines. Analys...
19 May, 2026, 06.19 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
The battle for Hormuz risks sparking the next Iran clashIran is now controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This new arrangement could continue even after the current conflict ends. Gul...
12 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST