Sharjah eyes $3 billion Indian investment as ports shift amid Hormuz disruptionSharjah is anticipating significant investment from India, targeting $3 billion between 2026 and 2027. The expansion of Khorfakkan port is ...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Conflicts in West Asia and Persian Gulf claimed 11 Indian seafarers' lives: GovernmentConflicts in West Asia and the Persian Gulf have led to the deaths of 11 Indian seafarers. The Indian government successfully repatriated 4...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz, regional securityIndia and Oman held discussions on their bilateral relations during the 15th round of the Strategic Consultative Group. The meeting covered...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closureUS Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, stating that traffic continues. Commercial and energy...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blockedIran's Revolutionary Guards have announced intentions to close illegal transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz. These routes allegedly facil...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran warAttacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 1...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Oil tanker captains are being offered over $100,000, plus bonuses, to cross HormuzOil tanker captains are currently receiving extraordinarily high salaries due to increased risks while transiting through the Strait of Hor...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Need to have multiple routes under IMEC: French Special envoyGérard Mestrallet emphasized the significance of developing diverse routes for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, especially i...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Middle East oil exports are recovering despite Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, but the bigger problem is getting crude safely to buyersMiddle Eastern oil exports have significantly recovered as shipping companies navigate a complex transport network. While conventional meth...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Global Market: Gulf oil flows rebound to 81% of pre-war levels in SeptemberGulf oil flows excluding Iran recovered to 81% of pre-war levels in September, supported by a sharp rebound in Saudi Arabian exports. Crude...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
5 Indian nationals rescued after projectile hits tanker in Strait of HormuzFive Indian nationals were safely rescued after the MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile. The Indian mission in Oman coordinated the r...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Linking flydubai co-pilot to Oman establishment ‘uncalled for’, sources sayLinking the flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the pilot and attempting to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flight to Oman’s establishment or R...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Qatar-linked LNG traffic through Hormuz strait picks up despite conflictRecent transits of QatarEnergy-linked liquefied natural gas vessels through the Strait of Hormuz have increased. Kpler data indicates that ...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
At UNGA, India launches maritime safety group to protect ships and seafarersIndia and Liberia have joined forces to establish a 'Group of Friends' dedicated to improving the safety of shipping and seafarers. This ti...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST