War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
14 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
The world wishes it had a 'diesel printer' as two wars push fuel to the brinkThe world is facing a severe diesel shortage as the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars disrupt crude supplies, refinery operations and global ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
BRICS Summit: Modi warns against weaponisation of tech, critical minerals; Xi announces open-source AIBRICS Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS nations to unite in the face of rising global tensions and emphasised the need ...
13 Sep, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia's oil exports face a significant threat from pipeline damage. The kingdom has only a few days of oil stocks remaining for expo...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-MandabYemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now contr...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Congress calls for stronger Indian leadership, urges Modi govt to prioritise Global SouthThe Congress said India should provide "moral leadership and strategic clarity" to BRICS, while balancing its commitment to a rules-based i...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Costly war far from over even as US loosens Iran's grip on Strait of HormuzUS has restricted Iran's oil exports and loosened its Strait of Hormuz control. This ongoing conflict, however, is nowhere near resolution ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
IMF say global growth on track to reach 3% in 2026, but risks remain highThe global economy has weathered the energy shock better than feared. Economic output is still expected to expand by about three percent in...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flowsHouthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Govt backing flex-fuel vehicles to boost ethanol blending, says advisor to PM Tarun KapoorThe government is supporting flexi-fuel vehicles to boost ethanol blending in petrol. This initiative aims to reduce crude oil imports and ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: PM AdvisorIndia plans to allow ethanol blending beyond the E20 level soon. Flexi-fuel vehicles will enable higher blending percentages for greater fu...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
A country without evenings: Cuba's blackouts pass 24 hours as Washington targets the firm that keeps its power plants runningThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting key energy import companies. These measures aim to worsen the island's ongoi...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shapeHouthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impactin...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risksInternational crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about glo...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goodsDiesel prices soared to unprecedented levels in the United States on Friday, primarily due to the six-month conflict involving Iran. This r...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Refinery to the world: Energy expert Anas Alhajji on India's surprising fuel advantageFollowing a critical oil crisis, India has surfaced as a pivotal fuel supplier. Refineries reached peak performance, promoting export expan...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST