Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supplyOil prices are maintaining their momentum, showing potential for a second consecutive week of gains. The escalating tensions between the US...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
The surprising reason men may have evolved beards involves punches, violent fights and a scientific theory that has now earned an Ig Nobel Peace PrizeResearchers explored if beards offered protection during male-to-male fights. Their study examined how hair absorbs and redistributes impac...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
China boosts imports of Russian crude, stymieing India's refinersChina's growing demand for Russian crude oil is impacting India's supply. India's imports from Russia's European ports have significantly d...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: ReportThe Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 19): Crude oil nears $92/barrel as Trump claims US in no talks with Iran. What lies ahead?Crude oil prices edged closer to $92 a barrel on August 19 as escalating Middle East tensions and diplomatic stalemates between the US and ...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through HormuzOil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Str...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Indian refiners face crude cost surge as Gulf premiums rise, Russian oil discounts vanishIndian refiners are facing a sharp rise in crude procurement costs as tightening physical supplies push Gulf and West African grades to hig...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Crew killed in vessel strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO saysIran war news: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economyThe Strait of Hormuz has seen an uptick in ship attacks, causing grave concerns as peace negotiations remain stagnant. Recently, two vessel...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on IranTransit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blo...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in HormuzShip traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Since 2016, Alabama has recovered more than 22.6 million discarded oyster shells; the restaurant waste is being returned to coastal waters to help build reefsIn Alabama, restaurants are making waves by recycling oyster shells to bolster crucial reef restoration efforts. These once-discarded shell...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of HormuzIran's Basij paramilitary head stated the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control. This statement followed US President Donald Trump's as...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Iran warned Gulf neighbours of 'blackout' if US struck power plants: ReportIran issued serious warnings to Gulf neighbors about regional blackouts. This threat came after the United States considered striking Irani...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a dealIran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of ...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST