Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources sayThe Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said. The ve...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Could Iran target the Gulf’s digital backbone? The risks to data centres and internet cables explainedIran's warning raises concerns about the vulnerability of Gulf data centres and digital infrastructure to potential attacks. Recent escalat...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
The next Iran war could be bigger, wider and harder to containIran is actively preparing for potential military engagements that could provoke a major regional conflict. The escalation of Houthi attack...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantityThe conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability h...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.23 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
The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia plans assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokeholdSaudi Arabia is preparing for an offensive against Houthi militants in Yemen, focusing on securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The operation ...
03 Oct, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
Oil’s sea lanes get tougher to navigate; India must press Iran to ease Hormuz blockadeSea lane disruptions in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf impact India's oil imports significantly. India faces challenges securing oil from Wes...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
India needs multi-route energy strategy as West Asia tensions threaten supplies: ExpertsGrowing West Asian tensions expose India's energy supply vulnerabilities. Experts urge a multi-route strategy and diversified crude and gas...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Crude Oil Above $100: Can Saudi Arabia’s export disruption trigger a new global energy shock?Crude oil has crossed $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia faces disruptions to its alternative export route following attacks on the East-West Pi...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’India voiced deep concern regarding escalating Red Sea security and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The government condemned these strik...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Operation Epic Fury: IG report reveals $33B war costs, loss of multiple F-15E Strike Eagles, and diplomatic strainMonths of bombing and missile attacks on Iran are yet to yield any substantive gains to the US. While President Donald Trump has on several...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Fresh strike on vessel in Hormuz, Houthi takeover of Bab el-Mandeb Strait sees West Asia simmer as BRICS calls for peaceA vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthis seized a key Red Sea port and struck Sa...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in warIran and the United Arab Emirates joined a BRICS statement urging Middle East restraint. This move signals diplomatic progress between the ...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Middle East tensions: Travel plans face fresh risks as Iran conflict persistsInternational SOS urged travelers to monitor Middle East developments closely. Saudi oil infrastructure was targeted, and Houthis seized Re...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of the blocPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the BRICS Summit, following ...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
BRICS has the oil jackpot. Now comes the hard partBRICS is gaining weight in global energy markets as its 11 members include major oil producers such as Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the U...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.01 AM IST