Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recoveryIndia's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imp...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Refiners adjust to new crude mix as Hormuz crisis tightens supplyThe conflict has disrupted crude supplies from some of India's biggest suppliers, compelling refiners to process unfamiliar crude grades, s...
31 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden IranPresident Trump is close to a deal to end the war with Iran. This agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce Iran's nuclear c...
27 May, 2026, 10.14 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
Oil Price Today (May 22): Crude oil snaps 3-day fall amid mixed signals on Iran war peace talks. What are experts saying?Oil prices saw an increase on Friday. Investors are watching Iran peace talks closely. Conflicting reports are creating uncertainty. Concer...
22 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Venezuela third largest supplier of crude to India in MayIndia's crude oil imports see a significant shift this May. Venezuela has become the third-largest supplier, surpassing Saudi Arabia and th...
22 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospectsTwo Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice ...
20 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressedIran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at formally ending the ongoing war, though key demands regarding its nuclear program and the ...
07 May, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Saudi AI firm Humain launches enterprise AI initiative with Amazon Web ServicesSaudi AI firm Humain is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on a new initiative called Humain One. This platform aims to speed up the...
04 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Rising input costs continue to pressure Reliance’s O2C business: Yogesh PatilReliance Industries navigates tough market conditions. Refining margins face volatility due to rising costs. Global crack spreads show impr...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phoneIran's foreign minister visited Islamabad for ceasefire talks with Washington. President Trump stated direct phone calls were an option. En...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Pakistan races to save negotiations between US and IranPakistan's leaders are trying to revive US-Iran ceasefire talks. President Trump canceled envoy travel to Islamabad. Iran's foreign ministe...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.06 PM IST