Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coinTaiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China S...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Asia bond foreign inflows hit four-month low in July on oil shockIn July, foreign investment in local bonds throughout Asia waned, despite a broader global appetite for emerging market debt. Elevated ener...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Delivering Gains! Shiprocket shares list at 35% premium over IPO priceShiprocket Share Price: The Rs 1,617.48-crore IPO, which was open for subscription from August 12 to August 14, received an overwhelming re...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
UAE halts all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further noticeThe United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade activities and financial transactions with Iran. This decision follows regional escalation...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?Oman faces US President Trump's threats amid ongoing talks with Iran. These discussions concern managing the vital Strait of Hormuz shippin...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if they get in way of Hormuz dealUS President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with the US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran warAn Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected ev...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump's threatsIran's parliament will review legislation for Strait of Hormuz oversight. This comes as lawmakers criticize US President Donald Trump's thr...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: ReportPersian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Tr...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister stated Hormuz Strait talks with Oman are technical. These discussions focus on updating vessel navigation routes fo...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOMUS CENTCOM said its forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran. T...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Will declare Hormuz 'US territory' after defeating Iran: TrumpPresident Trump stated his intention to claim the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory. This declaration would follow a future milit...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vesselsPresident Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a b...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on mariti...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST