Who sent $2 bn military equipment to Iran past US blockade? More than 5,000 agenciesIran has developed a clandestine network involving over 5,000 agencies to import military equipment and evade sanctions. This network funct...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Iran claims Strait of Hormuz control, warns US warships against entering Persian Gulf amid fresh strike threatIran has declared full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and warned against US military entry. Meanwhile, US officials hinted at ...
24 Oct, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Oil exports from Persian Gulf 'surpassed pre-conflict levels', claims US Treasury Secy BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that oil exports from the Persian Gulf have exceeded pre-conflict levels. This development oc...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar's power elite to IranMamy Ravatomanga, a former influential entrepreneur in Madagascar, is under scrutiny due to serious corruption charges surfacing during his...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Iran caps dollar purchases at $1,000 per day amid sanctions-hit economyIran has introduced new rules for buying US dollars through banks and exchange offices as sanctions strain its financial system. Under the ...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, other adversariesThe U.S. Treasury Department plans to enforce a rule limiting high-tech investments in China and Russia. This initiative aims to curb inves...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
US sanctions have India cornered. BRICS charts an escape routeUS sanctions have significant implications on international trade, especially concerning countries like India. As BRICS countries explore a...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
India's Russian crude binge to continue after Trump waives new sanctions lawWith a fresh sanctions waiver from the US, India is poised to sustain its current levels of Russian crude imports, having now surpassed Chi...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
India bonds rise after flat open as sharp drop in US yields spurs value buyingThe Indian government bond market saw a positive turnaround as US Treasury yields declined, prompting significant value purchases. The benc...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Starlink speed restrictions seem deliberate: Volodymyr ZelenskyyAfter sending vehicles connected to Starshield to Europe to conduct speed checks and finding they operated normally outside Ukraine, offici...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Waiver 60-day pause; Europe refused to sanction China, India over Russia oil, says USThe US announced a 60-day pause on sanctions against Russia to analyze the effects on the global economy. Officials clarified that no sanct...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Trump puts Russia sanctions bill on hold, cites US national interest; retains power to reinstate measuresUS President Donald Trump has waived the application of certain sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sa...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data showsIran has managed to export limited liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel despite ongoing US naval blockades. The Iranian methodology involve...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official saysDiscussions are ongoing regarding potential sanctions relief on shadow fleet vessels transporting legal oil and products. Companies would n...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
US announces new Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 people, 10 entitiesThe United States has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities connected to Iran's financial operations. US Treasury Secretary S...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Trump's shadow fleet loophole: Easing US sanctions on oil tankers may not lower fuel costsIn an effort to address soaring shipping costs, the Trump administration is evaluating the possibility of easing restrictions on sanctioned...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
US hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, says it violated money laundering, sanctions lawsThe US Treasury Department announced a $1.2 billion fine against Bank of America for violating anti-money laundering laws. This penalty mar...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.56 AM IST