Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Did Israel plan to kill Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir during Iran-US peace talks in Switzerland? Islamabad reactsPakistan has vehemently denied claims by journalist Pepe Escobar alleging Mossad planned an assassination attempt on Army Chief Asim Munir ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Explained: Why silver prices have crashed 14% this week to hit a 7-month lowSilver has fallen as much as 14% this week, hitting a seven-month low as expectations of US Fed rate cuts fade and bond yields rise. Coolin...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
JD Vance calls ceasefire 'a little messy', says US has made 'great progress' in Iran nuclear talksUS Vice President JD Vance announced significant headway in diplomatic talks with Iran, aiming for a lasting shift in Middle Eastern relati...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Trump warns Iran: Stop Lebanon proxies or face ‘harder’ US strikesUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding an immediate halt to proxy activities in Lebanon. Trump threatened ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOUIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This m...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in LebanonHigh-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US officialA ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect Friday afternoon, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar with Iran's involvement, following in...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Vance criticizes Israel 'freakout' over Iran deal in interviewUS Vice President JD Vance has criticized Israel's strong reaction to a recent agreement between the US and Iran. Vance described the Israe...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Israel issues new Lebanon occupation map, in talks with US over deploymentIsrael has released a map detailing its expanded troop presence in southern Lebanon. This comes as Israeli officials are engaged in discuss...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Trump signs Iran ceasefire deal, warns of renewed bombing if Tehran violates pactThe U.S. and Iran have released an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump threatening renewed attacks if commitments are ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt warIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a clash with U.S. President Donald Trump over a new interim deal with Iran. Israel feels t...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
'Pyrrhic victory': Iran war leaves no clear winners, experts sayA recent Middle East war has concluded with no clear victor. Iran, though weakened, successfully thwarted the objectives of the United Stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
US-Iran deal a 'catastrophe' for Israel, analysts sayThe US-Iran agreement to conclude the Middle East war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Middle East peace deal lifts market mood, but key challenges remain: William LeeGlobal markets are optimistic about a new peace framework involving Iran, easing energy supply and geopolitical concerns. Investors welcome...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST