US military 'vigilant' after Iran announces Hormuz closureThe US military said Saturday it remained "present and vigilant" in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after Iran announced it was closing the c...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM 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
Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threatIntense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16, including children, despite reports of a ceasefire. This escalation jeop...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiersFighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of f...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? What is happening with strait that carries nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas suppliesStrait of Hormuz carried nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before it was blockaded by Iran during the w...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Trump says Israel has Iran MoU copy as deal nears; calls Iranians ‘tough negotiators’US President Donald Trump revealed Israel received a proposed Iran nuclear deal draft. He expressed optimism for a swift agreement and anno...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hitsBritain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed Friday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister K...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Dollar shaky as investors weigh rate outlook, Middle East worriesU.S. dollar weakened amid new Middle East strikes and rising consumer inflation, causing investor unease about the Federal Reserve's policy...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Gold slides 3% as Middle East escalation fuels inflation, rate-hike concernsGold prices dropped over 3% as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled inflation and interest rate hike fears. Investors awaited key U.S. data...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 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
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil edges higher as investors watch Iran-Israel developmentsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices moved slightly higher as tr...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war: ReportFormer US President Donald Trump revealed he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against engaging in another conflict with ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Trump claims Israel, Iran ‘looking to do immediate ceasefire’, says final peace talks underwayPresident Trump announced that both Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire, with final peace negotiations underway. He stated t...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting', says Trump as Mideast boils againU.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel and Iran to halt hostilities immediately after renewed exchanges of fire escalated tensi...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices hiked again on June 8 as crude oil surges? Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other citiesPetrol, Diesel prices today: Global crude oil prices have surged amid Middle East tensions. However, Indian consumers are not feeling the p...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST