A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable allianceCanada and the US are heading towards a potential full-scale trade war after last-ditch tariff negotiations collapsed, marking a major brea...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
US, Iran trade threats as Washington readies ‘toughest sanctions’The United States is set to announce stringent economic sanctions against Iran. These measures could significantly impact Iran and its key ...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctionsThe Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid a protracted war. This strategy aims to force Tehran's capitulation...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran, Scott Bessent saysUnited States Treasury chief Scott Bessent announced unprecedented sanctions against Iran. These stringent measures aim to avoid significan...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 20): Crude oil above $92/barrel as Trump vows ‘tremendous’ economic warfare on IranAs tensions rise in the US-Iran conflict, oil prices remain steadfast above ninety-two dollars per barrel. Concerns loom over the security ...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
From hammering Iran to strangling them: Donald Trump has a new approach in Middle East warPresident Trump is shifting his Iran strategy towards sustained economic and military pressure. Talks with Tehran have stalled, and a paral...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
UAE halts all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further noticeThe United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade activities and financial transactions with Iran. This decision follows regional escalation...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsPresident Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest point. A significant majority of Americans worry the U.S. war with Iran w...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Trump says no talks with Iran, naval blockade remains in forceUnited States President Donald Trump stated no talks are happening with Iran. He affirmed the naval blockade remains fully in effect and op...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goodsUnited States and Canada face escalating trade disputes and potential tariffs. Negotiations are intensely underway to avoid new trade restr...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Crew killed in vessel strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO saysIran war news: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiersIran's army announced a bounty for capturing or killing American soldiers. The reward offered is thirty thousand US dollars for each succes...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?The United States plans to impose severe economic measures on Iran soon. Washington is considering sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks ...
16 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM 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