Brent climbs to $79.43 as traders weigh durability of US-Iran peace dealOil prices edged higher as investors assessed the implications of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormu...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Middle East peace deal lifts market mood, but key challenges remain: William LeeGlobal markets are optimistic about a new peace framework involving Iran, easing energy supply and geopolitical concerns. Investors welcome...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Indian seafarers' deaths, disputed attacks and a widening US-Iran blame gameIndia watches closely as the US and Iran trade accusations over maritime incidents. Both nations present conflicting accounts of negotiatio...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Trump's seven objectives that remain unfulfilled as officials say Iran war could soon endAmerica is close to a deal with Iran to end the ongoing war. President Trump announced a memorandum of understanding is expected soon. Howe...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA saysNorth Korea has tested advanced weapons including AI-guided cruise missiles. Leader Kim Jong Un supervised these drills. The nation vows to...
27 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Is Donald Trump losing Iran war? Strait of Hormuz holds keyDonald Trump is now at risk of seeing the U.S. and its Gulf Arab allies emerge from the conflict worse off while Iran, though battered mili...
25 May, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?America's military actions against Iran three months ago are now being questioned. President Trump faces doubts about achieving a clear geo...
23 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says enriched uranium must stay in Iran: sourcesIran's top leader has ordered that the nation's enriched uranium must stay within the country. This directive complicates peace talks with ...
21 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
How a broke, outgunned nation turned cheap drones into the most feared weapon on EarthDrone warfare: Russia-Ukraine war has reached extreme intensity with nearly 10,000 drones used daily across frontlines. This rapid drone wa...
19 May, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Oil falls over 2% as Trump holds off scheduled attack on IranOil prices dipped as President Trump paused an Iran attack for talks, easing immediate tensions. Brent and WTI futures saw declines. Analys...
19 May, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating tablePresident Trump's hardline negotiation style with Iran appears to be backfiring. His confrontational rhetoric has led to a standstill, rais...
17 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Iran plans new Hormuz transit mechanism, says only cooperating nations will benefitIran is introducing a new system for the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial ships and nations cooperating with Tehran will receive priority passa...
16 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire agreed 'as a favour to Pakistan'US President Donald Trump revealed the Iran ceasefire was a favor to Pakistan, acting as mediator. He indicated international pressure also...
16 May, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
A proper Trump-Xi summit would deal with nukesNuclear weapons may not dominate discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, but analysts arg...
14 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's wayThe tables have turned. There's little China is eager to discuss with Trump," said Yang Tingwu, vice general manager of Tongheng Investment...
12 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST