Trump administration signs pact for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem as Israel hails 'unbreakable alliance'The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the "unb...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Indian diplomat DB Venkatesh Varma chairs UNSG advisory body on disarmamentA significant moment for Indian diplomacy unfolded as Ambassador DB Venkatesh Varma became the first Indian diplomat to chair the UN Secret...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold indirect talks in QatarUS President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aime...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
If Israel ignores their master, Iran will school them: Araghchi warns US to 'muzzle its pets' in Tel Aviv after comments on KhameneiIran's Foreign Minister has issued a stern warning to the US, demanding it control Israel's actions. He stated that any threats against Ira...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington oppositionIran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Gold slips as fading US-Iran peace prospects reinforce Fed rate-hike betsGold prices tumbled to a seven-month low as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal faded, fueling inflation worries and increasing the likelihood...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Why is Dow Jones down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq up today, and will US stock market continue to witness mixed trends? Explained as Wall Street ends winning half of 2026 with mixed openingWall Street opened with mixed performance on the final trading day of the first half of 2026. While the Dow Jones slipped, the S&P 500 and ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
How NATO will try to keep Trump happy at Ankara summitUS President Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, aiming to appease him after his criticism of allies' response to his Ir...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Iran issues "serious warning" to Bahrain as tensions prevail in West AsiaAn adviser to Iran's supreme leader has warned Bahrain of severe military action following retaliatory Iranian strikes on a local US base. ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Iran FM Araghchi warns any challenge to Hormuz strait will 'increase tensions'Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned on Sunday that any disruption to Tehran's control over the vital Strait of Hormuz would es...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, healthIndia and Seychelles have inked 19 key agreements, bolstering bilateral ties across defense, maritime security, digital payments, space, an...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Iran's IRGC launches missile, drone strikes on US military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain"Violating the ceasefire is contrary to Clause 1 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and will result in the complete halt of all d...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Political will driving India-US trade deal, says ex-diplomatIndia and the US are making significant progress on their trade deal, with both sides expressing optimism about sealing an interim pact soo...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
'All-time record, Strait totally open': Trump says 19 million barrels of oil exited Hormuz on MondayPresident Trump announced unprecedented maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz following a new diplomatic understanding with Iran. He cl...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST