PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: SourcesPrime Minister Modi and President Trump are set to discuss West Asia tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, and a bilateral trade agreement during...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfThe US military is secretly guiding oil tankers through the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to facilitate ship-to-...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Shipowners seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exitShipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupte...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
‘Comply with US forces in Hormuz immediately,’ Rubio tells Jaishankar amid row over Indian sailorsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged compliance with US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows India's strong protest over US nava...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
'Must stop': India summons US envoy again after fresh strike on ship with Indian crewIndia has summoned the US Charge d'Affaires following attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian sailors near Oman. Three Indian sailors h...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Calling it 'collateral damage' won't doIn the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Pal...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Indian govt on "highest alert", orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the GulfUS-Iran war: India has directed its agencies to be on high alert. This is in response to recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers. The gover...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
US military confirms attack on third Indian-crewed tanker off Gulf of OmanUS forces disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. US aircraft fired missiles i...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
11 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman says it is tracking vessel incident off coastAn incident involving the vessel MT Jalveer off Oman's Shinas port is under close watch by the Indian Embassy. This follows a US strike on ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
3 Indians missing after US strikes commercial vessel off Oman coast, New Delhi summons American diplomatThree Indian sailors are missing after a US military strike on the commercial vessel Settebello. The ship was attacked off Oman's coast. Tw...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Iran says it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in Gulf of OmanIran's navy reported firing warning missiles and drones at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the U.S. Navy of harassment. This fo...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST