US sanctions Indian national, 2 India-based entities for transporting Iranian petroleumThe US has imposed sanctions on Jugwinder Singh Brar, an Indian national based in the UAE, and two India-based entities for their involveme...
11 Apr, 2025, 09.29 AM IST
US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at seaPresident Trump's administration is considering stopping and inspecting Iranian oil tankers at sea to disrupt oil exports and hinder Iran's...
06 Mar, 2025, 04.50 PM IST
Oil smuggling isn’t easy. But despite obstacles, refiners are minting $1 billion every dayOil smuggling remains highly profitable despite sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, which together produce about 16 million barrels p...
11 Feb, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about US troop presenceBiden meets Iraqi leader amid Middle East tensions. Talks cover U.S. troop deployments, economic issues, Iranian proxies' attacks. Focus on...
15 Apr, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
Trump-Tehran's tussle decoded: How a share over oil spoils almost led to full-blown warThe genesis of the turmoil that lead to the recent killing of Iran's top military general Qassem Soleimani goes back to 1980 when the Briti...
10 Jan, 2020, 03.17 PM IST
Secret oil shipments could help Iran cushion US sanctions blowAlmost 200,000 barrels a day of the country’s post-sanctions oil sales could be undisclosed.
03 Sep, 2018, 07.31 PM IST
US airstrikes destroy over $500 million ISIS cash reserves: ReportThe estimate comes amid reports that the terror group is facing cash shortage in its so-called caliphate, slashing the perks and salaries o...
19 Feb, 2016, 04.12 PM IST
ISIS preparing dirty bomb: ReportIslamic State terrorists in Iraq may have stolen a case of extremely radioactive material, which they could fashion into a so-called dirty ...
18 Feb, 2016, 07.37 PM IST
India has vital stake in peace in Persian gulf: Vice President Hamid Ansari"India has a vital stake in peace and stability in this sub region and in security of the sea lanes connecting it to the outside world," Vi...
10 Oct, 2015, 07.37 PM IST
ISIS claims start of new currency by minting of coinsThe Islamic State militant group has claimed to have started its own currency by minting coins and described the move as a "second blow" to...
31 Aug, 2015, 02.52 PM IST
The ISIS economy just got a huge boostThe biggest slice of the ISIS budget may come from taxing the "Caliphate's" population, a source of wealth for the group that's harder to c...
02 Jun, 2015, 02.14 PM IST
Islamic State: The money behind the monstrosityTo evade international anti-finance measures, the ISIS employs “the three C’s” to conduct illicit trade: cash, crude oil and contraband.
09 Apr, 2015, 06.57 AM IST
United Nations adopt resolution to cut off terrorist financingThe UN Security Council today unanimously adopted a resolution aimed at cutting off financial support to Islamic State and other Al-Qaeda-l...
13 Feb, 2015, 03.29 AM IST
Islamic State struggling to control its new-found oil riches: expertsIS extremist group popped up on global radar in June by seizing oil assets in Iraq, but building on those early gains, according to energy ...
04 Sep, 2014, 07.26 PM IST
Here's how ISIS, world's wealthiest terrorist group makes millions every dayISIS allegedly sells much of its oil production to intermediaries in Syria, who then transport it to Turkey, Iran, and Kurdistan.
28 Aug, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
ISIL has become most well-funded terrorist group: US Senators"ISIL's criminal activities - robbery, extortion, and trafficking - have helped the organisation become the best funded terrorist group in ...
27 Aug, 2014, 10.37 AM IST
- Reliance oil deals with Kurdistan illegal: Iraqi Oil Minister
Iraq has dubbed as "illegal" the contracts signed by Reliance Industries' for two oil blocks in Kurdistan saying companies signing oil deal...
21 Nov, 2008, 03.01 PM IST