Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikesIran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's ac...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in LebanonEscalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerl...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Trump, do keep a leash on IsraelRecent Israeli strikes in Beirut have unexpectedly advanced a US-Iran deal. This agreement, set to be signed soon in Switzerland, faces cha...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Iran says the initial deal to end the war with US requires Israel to withdraw from LebanonA tentative deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran faces a major hurdle. Iran insists Israel must withdraw from Lebanon, a condition...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
U. S-Iran deal to collapse? Top Tehran diplomat sounds warning related to reopening of Strait of Hormuz, resumption of all-out warIsrael and the Lebanese government have entered their own U.S.-mediated direct negotiations, of which Hezbollah was not part. Those talks h...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of HormuzThe United States and Iran are reportedly close to an agreement to end their war, with both sides agreeing on a text for an initial deal. T...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US launches new strikes after Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard'The US launched a new round of overnight strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump warning of further attacks unless...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Trump claims Israel, Iran ‘looking to do immediate ceasefire’, says final peace talks underwayPresident Trump announced that both Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire, with final peace negotiations underway. He stated t...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting', says Trump as Mideast boils againU.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel and Iran to halt hostilities immediately after renewed exchanges of fire escalated tensi...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violenceCeasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Kuwait are not stopping violence. Despite U.S. efforts, fighting continues in these regions. President Tru...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continueLebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. This move signals a limited de-escalation of the ongoing conflict. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of res...
31 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Bigger proportion of non-Iran ships crossing Hormuz strait: DataThe proportion of vessels not linked to Iranian ownership that are transiting the key Strait of Hormuz has risen, according to data from ma...
28 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST