India's Russian crude imports fall to five-month low as refiners diversify suppliesIndia's crude oil landscape shifted in September as imports from Russia plummeted to their lowest since April, prompting refiners to seek a...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlinesIraq is currently negotiating with the United States for an exemption from the recent ban on Iranian airlines. This ban has caused signific...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan after Trump reportedly rejects dealIran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street J...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacksSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
‘India’s UNSC claim is strong — big powers are failing their UN role’Richard Caplan emphasizes the limited role of the United Nations in current conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and US-Iran. He highlights how th...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mountingIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz initially raised concerns about soaring oil prices impacting the global economy. However, Gulf produ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Trump says Witkoff, Kushner met Iranian officials, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' IranUS President Donald Trump met with Iranian officials while attending the UN General Assembly to address ongoing tensions. This engagement f...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources sayIraq has ordered the suspension of Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday at midnight. This decision follows US threats of s...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as dou...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Russia squeezed, Saudi route hit, China circles: Why India's oil bill could get heavierIndia is encountering soaring costs for crude oil imports due to ongoing global supply chain issues. Disruptions in Saudi oil export infras...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Operation Epic Fury: IG report reveals $33B war costs, loss of multiple F-15E Strike Eagles, and diplomatic strainMonths of bombing and missile attacks on Iran are yet to yield any substantive gains to the US. While President Donald Trump has on several...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
BRICS should be a forum that is 'non-West, but not anti-West': Shashi TharoorShashi Tharoor stated BRICS should be non-Western but not anti-Western for India. He noted hosting BRICS offers India significant prestige ...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
US sanctions leave Iranian students scrambling to take English exams abroadUS sanctions have suspended essential English proficiency exams within Iran. Many Iranian students now face significant financial burdens t...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
India adds new crude suppliers, but Russia-led 5 countries retain grip on oil importsIndia expanded its crude sourcing to 31 countries during the six-month Iran war, but supply concentration increased sharply as Russia’s sha...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'In response to severe US sanctions, Iran aims to implement economic reforms alongside bolstering its military capabilities. After a short l...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falterIndia now supplies sixty percent of diesel transiting Bab-el-Mandeb to Europe. Russian diesel exports remain severely constrained due to on...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partnersThe United States is pressuring Iraq to curb its financial dealings with Iran. Washington has sanctioned Iraqi banks involved in trade with...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.59 AM IST