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Oil prices surge 20% in July as US-Iran war heightens Strait of Hormuz tensionsOil prices saw volatility last week but are set for significant monthly gains. Escalating United States-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks ar...03 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST- White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle EastPresident Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the...01 Aug, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
- MEA 'in touch' with families of two missing Indians seafarers from MV AG N RagnarTwo Indian nationals remain missing after their vessel was attacked near Odesa port. Search and rescue operations are underway by Ukrainian...31 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Iran rules out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of Hormuz Strait, senior Iranian official tells ReutersIran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official stated the plan has no chance of ...29 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- India urges de-escalation in West Asia, condemns Strait of Hormuz attacksIndia voiced deep concern over escalating West Asian hostilities and maritime attacks. The nation strongly condemned recent attacks on vess...29 Jul, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz?Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and ser...28 Jul, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
- In 1859, when an American farmer shot a pig for eating from his potato patch, United States and Britain were on the brink of war, with soldiers & warships preparing for conflictThe Pig War began in 1859 after an American farmer shot a British-owned pig on the disputed San Juan Islands, triggering a tense territoria...28 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- Saudi downs drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid US-Tehran lullSaudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Mediators are pushing to revive diplomacy and restore an interim ...27 Jul, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- MEA urges caution for Indian seafarers taking Black Sea jobs after deaths of five nationalsIndian nationals are urged to assess Black Sea job security risks. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a new travel advisory for seafar...26 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- 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
- Iran's swift rescue of Indian, other crew after vessel attack highlights commitment to seafarers' safety: Amb FathaliIran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Friday said that Tehran's swift response in rescuing all crew members, including 28 Indian n...25 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Shipowners offer huge bonuses to get crews to sail HormuzSeafarers face a stark choice between financial rewards and personal danger. Many crews are refusing these dangerous voyages despite the bo...21 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- US warns Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensionsThe United States issued a travel warning for the Middle East due to escalating regional tensions. Escalating hostilities between the Unite...18 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Trump's Strait of Hormuz Plan Explained: Can the US charge ships and what it means for IndiaStrait of Hormuz Explained: US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20% charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz has s...14 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- India condemns Hormuz attacks, summons Iranian envoy after sailor's deathIndia summoned Iran's Deputy Chief of Mission to protest missile attacks on two merchant vessels. One Indian national died and ten others s...14 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Passage through Strait of Hormuz 'unfeasible' after US actions, says Persian Gulf Strait Authority; halts transit permitsPassage through the Strait of Hormuz is now unfeasible, according to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority. Recent U.S. military actions have p...13 Jul, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
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