What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM 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
Russia's oil major says US companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of HormuzRosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated that American energy companies are benefiting most from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes the...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
MPC Forex Level: India’s forex reserves remain healthy at $682.3 billion, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraIndia's foreign exchange reserves are strong at $682.3 billion. The Reserve Bank of India has used these reserves to stabilize the rupee. D...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
India's forex reserves remain adequate, trade pacts, policy reforms to strengthen external sector, says RBI GovernorWith foreign exchange reserves reaching an impressive $682.3 billion, India stands on solid economic ground. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra h...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Is India's 1991 economic model dead? Why 'reforms' aren't enough & the state must step inIndia faces economic headwinds from global events and domestic investor wariness. The traditional reform model is no longer sufficient. Str...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India imports 55% of LPG from the US, 12% from Iran in MayIndia's LPG imports saw a significant shift in May. The United States became the largest supplier, providing over half of the country's nee...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, it's a red line for US: Ambassador Sergio GorUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, calling it a "red line" for the United States. He c...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
War shifts 80% of India's diesel exports to AfricaIndia's diesel exports saw a significant shift in May. Africa became the primary destination, absorbing over 80% of shipments. This change ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Oman beats Qatar as India’s top LNG supplier as war disrupts Gulf gas flowsIn a significant turn of events, Oman has emerged as India's top source for liquefied natural gas, particularly following the upheaval caus...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
$12 billion and Hormuz control: Iran's draft peace deal account clashes with Trump's versionIranian state media reported a proposed MOU with the US includes releasing $12 billion in frozen assets, a claim the White House previously...
31 May, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Qatar opposes permanent Strait of Hormuz transit fees, open to temporary tollsQatar has stated its opposition to permanent transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. A top official indicated that temporary tolls for purpo...
30 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
QatarEnergy extends force majeure to mid-August, Italian Edison looks to US for replacementsQatarEnergy has prolonged its force majeure on LNG shipments to Italian utility Edison. This impacts supply and Edison's financial performa...
26 May, 2026, 09.48 AM IST