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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...
Brent crude hits lowest since before start of Mideast war as more tankers exit HormuzGlobal oil prices plunged Wednesday, hitting multi-month lows as supply worries eased with tankers clearing the Strait of Hormuz. An interi...
UN watchdog says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi confirmed inspections at Iranian atomic sites are imminent, following a preliminary deal between Te...
Trump: Iran has agreed to 'N' checks till infinity; no talks with IAEA, says TehranConflicting reports emerged Tuesday regarding Iran's nuclear program and asset unfreezing. President Trump claimed Iran agreed to extensive...
Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on HormuzUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterwa...
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sitesIran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in S...
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
Iran rejects Vance's claims of Tehran allowing nuclear inspectors, says interactions with IAEA based on 'safeguards agreements'Iran has refuted US Vice President JD Vance's claims of agreeing to allow international nuclear inspectors, stating engagement with the IAE...
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....
Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threatIran has cautioned the US to "be careful" following President Trump's threats to strike over Hezbollah support, even as both nations engage...
Iran delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, arrives in Switzerland for first round of technical talks with USAn Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich for crucial technical talks with the US. This follows a re...
Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While ...
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
Gentlemen's agreement: Did the US cut secret side deals with Iran?Behind the public 14-point MoU, secret negotiations between the US and Iran are reportedly delving into sensitive nuclear program details. ...
Xiaomi plans entry into large home appliances in India as smartphone shipments declineChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is set to enter India's large home appliances market. This move comes as smartphone shipments decline. The ...
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
Trump terms $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran as 'fake news'US President Donald Trump has dismissed claims of Washington paying Iran a massive sum. Reports suggested a $300 billion fund for investmen...
Former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years over North Korea drone incidentFormer South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a 30-year prison sentence. This conviction stems from sending military drones into Nor...
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...