Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
After Saudi Arabia, Kuwait explores defence pact with PakistanKuwait is in talks with Pakistan to sign a comprehensive defence pact amid escalating regional tensions following Iran's renewed attacks on...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Asian refiners may be the surprise winners of fresh fuels crunchAsian refiners are well positioned to ship petroleum products globally. Renewed Middle East conflict and Russian diesel export bans are tig...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warnsGlobal economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating c...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
DG Shipping to monitor Indian seafarers irrespective of vessel flag: Sarbananda SonowalIndian seafarers in West Asia will now be monitored by the Directorate General of Shipping. A new dashboard will provide real-time informat...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran's endangered wildlifeWar and economic crises are severely impacting Iran's endangered wildlife populations. Conservationists face immense challenges preserving ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacksThe United States and Iran both claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating attacks across the Middle East threaten ongoing diploma...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab statesThe United States attacked Iran after an Iranian strike damaged a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting seve...
12 Jul, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
India’s wartime buying spree leaves behind a cooking gas surplusIndia's fuel retailers now have excess cooking gas supplies. They had booked extra cargoes anticipating supply disruptions in the Persian G...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
UN maritime head demands 'restraint' as 6,000 Gulf seafarers strandedNearly six thousand seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf due to recent attacks. The International Maritime Organization head urged...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
European nations now believe some Hormuz fees are inevitableLeading European nations now acknowledge potential fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a shift in stance following the US-Iran ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 1): Crude oil above $73 as Iran rejects direct peace talks with US. Where are prices headed?Brent crude futures were up 50 cents, or 0.69%, at $73.45 a barrel at 1208 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 63 cents, or ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Hormuz oil transits continue though attacks make owners waryVessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a dip as some shipping companies expressed reduced confidence following weekend attacks on ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduledAmidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump announced a potential meeting with Iran in Doha, though Iranian officia...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST