Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM 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
Europe is facing up to a painful vulnerability to drone warfareA Russian drone crash in Romania highlights Europe's struggle with modern aerial warfare. Drone incidents are now a near-daily occurrence a...
30 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Premium for near-term LME aluminium at 19-year high as Iran war tightens supplyThe war has curtailed most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Gulf producers to export aluminium and import raw materia...
29 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikesZelenskyy said he hasn't yet received a reply to a letter he sent earlier this week to US President Donald Trump and Congress asking for mo...
28 May, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is emptyPresident Trump's Board of Peace Gaza reconstruction fund remains empty. Despite pledges of billions from member nations, no money has been...
27 May, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Fuel austerity clouds demand outlook; India's annual product growth forecast cut 40%India's fuel demand growth will slow significantly in late 2026. Government conservation efforts, rising oil prices, and a weaker rupee are...
24 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement ...
20 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-outBritain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed a...
20 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pompRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi J...
19 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Oil prices crash today: Why is Brent crude down big?Oil prices on Tuesday: Brent futures for July were down $1.73, or 1.5 per cent, at $110.37 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate cru...
19 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plantA drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The inc...
17 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
A drone strike causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu DhabiA drone strike ignited a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday. Authorities confirmed no injuries or im...
17 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India asks US for Russian waiver extension as Iran war drags onIndia has requested the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports. This comes as the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf i...
14 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presenceWho sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near S...
12 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources sayIndia has refused Russian liquefied natural gas shipments under United States sanctions. This decision comes amid energy supply concerns du...
11 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST