G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in AtlantaTop diplomats from the G20 nations are convening in Atlanta to discuss pressing global issues. Key topics include regional conflicts and tr...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
US and Japan to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile productionThe United States and Japan have decided to establish a facility for joint missile production in a strategic partnership. Japanese Defense ...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
World Bank sees commodity prices surging 23% in 2026 on Middle East warCommodity prices were projected to rise 23% in 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted energy supplies and shipping, while grain disruptions ...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict, MEA saysAmidst the turmoil in West Asia, the loss of twenty-two Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, has come to light, with three fatalities ...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
200 passengers lose their homes at sea as US cruise ship ends global voyage amid rising fuel costsA US residential cruise ship, The Odyssey, has suspended its voyage in Cambodia after a sharp rise in fuel costs made operations financiall...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- India needs to build up shipping capacity to cash in on cheap crude, IOC chairman says
India is facing challenges in effectively utilising discounted crude oil due to inadequte shipping capabilities. The chairman of Indian Oil...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.16 AM IST
- Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised that any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine must include the country itself. He also mentio...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalateEgypt's parliament has approved military support for Saudi Arabia as conflicts with the Houthis escalate. This decision follows President A...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Zelenskiy says US warnings on ballistic strikes have fully resumedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that US warnings regarding Russian missile strikes have been restored. He also noted that Sp...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ArabiaOil prices showed minimal movement as Brent crude futures dipped slightly. In light of intensifying Houthi attacks impacting oil supply, Sa...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensionsOil prices rose as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia increased tensions and led to US diplomatic withdrawals. Brent crude futures gained $1.29...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine war talksSteve Witkoff held talks with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss peace efforts regarding Ukraine. These meetings follow Witkoff's ...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Oil Price Today (October 21): Crude oil crosses $110 amid Middle East supply concerns. What lies ahead?Brent crude futures jumped more than $1 to trade at around $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures also gained more than a dollar to trade at ar...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Russia ships the least crude oil in a month as major Baltic port haltsRussian crude shipments have dropped to a month low due to maintenance work disrupting operations at the Primorsk port. Despite a reduction...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway
Russia conducted missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian ...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Ukraine in talks with India, other partners to open Black Sea grain corridorUkraine is engaged in discussions with Turkey, Egypt, and India regarding Black Sea agricultural exports. The country's food exports heavil...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST