US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expireAmerica's Treasury has not extended sanctions waivers on Russian oil. This waiver expired at midnight. President Trump has not confirmed if...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Strait path laid for crude prices to travel downwardIndian refinery executives anticipate oil prices falling below $80 per barrel within weeks if a US-Iran agreement is signed Friday, reopeni...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Exports rise 18% to 6-month high in May; trade deficit widensIndia's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikesIran declared the Middle East war ceasefire practically meaningless following fresh US strikes. Tehran responded with attacks across the re...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 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
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for AfghanistanAfghanistan's trade routes are severely disrupted. Conflicts in the Middle East and border closures with Pakistan have crippled businesses ...
27 May, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Conflict nearing end? US, Iran say getting 'a lot closer' to a dealTalks between Iran and the United States have reportedly shown progress towards ending the prolonged conflict. Pakistan is mediating these ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Bound for Mars, Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPOSpaceX has filed for its initial public offering. The company aims for a trillion-dollar market debut. This listing could set a precedent f...
21 May, 2026, 02.21 AM IST
Oil Price Today (May 18): Crude oil above $110 again as Iran war tensions deepen. Where is liquid gold headed?Oil prices climbed on Monday. Hopes for peace with Iran dimmed after an attack on a UAE nuclear plant. President Trump is reviewing militar...
18 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Can China's Xi rescue Trump from a bruising West Asia war?Donald Trump seeks a significant win from his upcoming China trip to bolster his reputation and aid midterm election prospects. The meeting...
12 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Iran ceasefire appears to hold, Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard linksA fragile ceasefire held even after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutio...
10 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
A fragile ceasefire holds as US awaits Iran response, Bahrain detains dozensA fragile ceasefire is being tested as the US struck two Iranian oil tankers. Bahrain announced arrests linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guar...
09 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of HormuzUS-Iran war news: US forces intercepted Iranian attacks on Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military responded by targeting Irani...
08 May, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with USIran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shippi...
08 May, 2026, 06.47 AM IST