Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territoryIran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claims. Trump stated he would declare the strait US t...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economyThe Strait of Hormuz has seen an uptick in ship attacks, causing grave concerns as peace negotiations remain stagnant. Recently, two vessel...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look likeThe US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-Chin...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones deepens US-China tech decouplingThe United States is imposing significant tariffs on imported drones and their parts. Heavier drones and those with specific capabilities w...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risksFitch has affirmed the United States’ sovereign credit rating at “AA+” with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita inc...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifiesThe United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprece...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasionThe Trump administration flagged dozens of US trading partners Thursday as potential risks in aiding Chinese tariff evasion, vowing to tap ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Donald Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economyPresident Trump visits California and Nevada to contrast his economic policies with Democrats. He aims to bolster Republican support in upc...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a 'wall of steel'US President Donald Trump has once again claimed "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, calling the American nav...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
US consumer prices increase as expected in JulyU.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond programThe US Travel Association expresses concern over the visa bond program's potential expansion. This program requires applicants from fifty c...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
PM Modi, Trump will work out Russian oil-related 100 per cent tariff issue, says US officialUS official Peter Navarro believes US President Trump and Prime Minister Modi will resolve tariff differences. He recalled past criticism r...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
In rejecting Trump's Gaza plan, Israeli PM Netanyahu reprises a balancing act he has masteredIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a difficult balancing act with the United States. He rejected President Trump's Gaza ceasef...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Trump says US is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic painUS President Donald Trump stated his administration is observing economic pressures on Iran. Military strikes and sanctions have been impos...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
To poll or not to poll: Trump’s US economy claims tell only part of the storyDonald Trump touts economic successes, but facts present a mixed picture. Job growth has slowed considerably in recent years, despite recor...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST