Qatar resumes maritime operations, lifts vessel suspensionQatar has lifted its temporary ban on maritime navigation for all vessels, effective immediately. This decision reverses a suspension impos...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Rain in Odisha: Depression over Bay of Bengal triggers red alert in Odisha, IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslide risk across stateOdisha rain today: Odisha is bracing for continued heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours as a Bay of Bengal depression intensifies. The Ind...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
India lifts emergency natural gas supply controls imposed after LNG disruptionsEmergency natural gas supply controls, implemented earlier this year due to Middle East conflict-induced LNG shipment disruptions, have bee...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Antarctica missing nearly Argentina-sized sea ice, new study warns of faster global warmingAntarctica's role in global warming may be underestimated, a new study reveals. Researchers found Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and ocean...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Modi in Indonesia: India forming a strategic BrahMos beltIndia's potential BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia could forge a significant coastal defence network across Southeast Asia. This growing...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Citi sees brent crude sliding to $60/bbl as supply fears easeGeopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, accordi...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
INS Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti arrive at Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of operational deploymentIndian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti, and Kavaratti concluded a successful operational deployment in Southeast Asia, reinforcing India's mar...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heatwavePortugal is bracing for a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued for Lisbon and Setubal regions. Temperatures are expected to soar, potent...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
This floating city is so massive it could carry an entire town across the ocean, and it has schools, parks and hospitalFreedom Ship, the proposed 80,000-resident floating city, is pushing the boundaries of ocean living. This massive vessel could combine home...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data showsSaudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normalStrait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sai...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST