Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can US and Iran take the off-ramp?The United States military has halted airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensified bombing. Diplomatic efforts are progressing ...
26 Jul, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian portsThe US disabled a second merchant vessel enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as Iran targeted US-linked bases across the Gulf. Fighting...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Gulf states seen splurging on debt to build new Hormuz bypassesPersian Gulf nations are preparing to raise more debt to fund ports, pipelines and transport links that reduce reliance on the Strait of Ho...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soonBrent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Russian envoy summoned over killing of four Indians"Today, the Russian Charge d'Affaires, Mr Vladimir Ladanov, was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs. The Ministry conveyed India's...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
US, Iran intensify attacks as diplomacy struggles to revive truceDiplomatic efforts to revive the collapsed US-Iran interim agreement are gathering pace. Shipping disruptions are deepening as the Strait o...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Saudi oil tankers bound for India, China reroute after Houthi warningTwo oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unload...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO saysA tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile. Its crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, acco...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 20): Crude oil jumps 3%, crosses $90 as US and Iran exchange attacks. $100 in sight?Brent crude futures rose $2.69, or 3.05%, to $90.79 a barrel, their highest level since June 11. The benchmark extended last week's rally, ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle EastOil prices climbed significantly on Monday as tensions rose. Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs. ...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Iran-linked tankers U-turn, zig-zag as US enforces blockadeUS sanctions on Iranian shipping have been reimposed, impacting tanker movements. Several Iran-linked tankers changed course in the Gulf of...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Handful of vessels crossing Hormuz as US blockade takes effectA few ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This occurred hours after the United States resumed its naval blockade of Ira...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Keeping watch on West Asia developments, will support exporters if needed: OfficialWith a vigilant eye on West Asia's evolving situation, India emphasizes its support for exporters amidst rising challenges. An Inter-Minist...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
India's June exports shine through West Asia dark clouds; trade deficit widens to five-month highIndia's goods exports increased by 15.5% in June, reaching $40.41 billion. However, the trade deficit expanded significantly to $30.43 bill...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India's exports to West Asia region evened out in June: Commerce SecretaryIndia's exports to West Asia grew 7.29 percent to USD 5 billion in June. Shipments to the UAE increased while those to Saudi Arabia saw a d...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India's exports to US dip 1.21% in June, imports rise 33.86%India's exports to the US saw a slight dip in June, while imports increased significantly. Merchandise exports declined marginally during A...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.42 PM IST