The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
India has ‘insulated' itself from the 'turbulence' of crude supply shock: Hardeep Singh PuriUnion minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has so far insulated itself from crude oil and natural gas supply disruptions caused by the We...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan after Trump reportedly rejects dealIran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street J...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
At UNGA, India launches maritime safety group to protect ships and seafarersIndia and Liberia have joined forces to establish a 'Group of Friends' dedicated to improving the safety of shipping and seafarers. This ti...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Global Market: VLCC rates hit record as Saudi crude flows jumpSaudi Arabia’s increased crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed ship-to-ship transfer operations in the Gulf of Oman to c...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
INS Sudarshini reaches Egypt's Alexandria port during Lokayan 26 transoceanic expeditionINS Sudarshini reached Alexandria, Egypt during its ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition while covering 22,000 nautical miles. The sh...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Saudi-led coalition says 6 ballistic missiles are intercepted, blames Houthi rebelsSaudi Arabia successfully intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting the port cities of Yanbu and Taif. No group, including Yemen's Houth...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Saudi Arabia issues civil defence alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk; flags 'potential danger'Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authorities on Thursday issued alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk, advising ...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mountingIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz initially raised concerns about soaring oil prices impacting the global economy. However, Gulf produ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data showsOn September 23, three commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, which is lower than recent averages. A LNG tanker, Al Mafyar, was ...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Iran's actions risk 'global economic instability', says G7; warns West Asia conflict may escalateThe G7 warned that Iran's actions risk further escalating the West Asia conflict, undermining international trade and creating global econo...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships, EU's Kallas saysThe European Union's Red Sea naval mission requires more warships to counter escalating Houthi threats. Currently, six warships are deploye...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Oil’s sea lanes get tougher to navigate; India must press Iran to ease Hormuz blockadeSea lane disruptions in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf impact India's oil imports significantly. India faces challenges securing oil from Wes...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Hormuz shuttles keep oil flowing, but at a high costMiddle East oil producers are increasingly using ship-to-ship (STS) transfers off Oman to keep crude exports moving despite disruptions fro...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Bab al-Mandab traffic disrupted, especially Saudi shipmentsSaudi exports through the Bab al-Mandab Strait are continuing to suffer, with weekly traffic since the start of August at under a third of ...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources sayUS officials secretly met Yemen’s Houthis in Oman over the weekend, according to five sources, days after the Iran-backed group seized much...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources sayUS officials met with Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend. The Houthis assured American officials they would not attack US vessels. Th...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST