Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 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 oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Oil rally may fuel stagflation concerns, though AI remains market's key driver: Arnab DasRenewed Middle East tensions are driving oil prices higher, fueling inflation and economic growth concerns. Despite market optimism, signif...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Iran Guards threaten 'new fronts' over Israel's Lebanon offensiveIran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, state ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st century will last more than six minutes: Why the August 2027 celestial event is so rareThe rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to become the longest total solar eclipse visible from land during the 21st cen...
29 May, 2026, 05.45 AM IST
What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Saudi Arabia March crude exports drop to lowest on record, JODI saysSaudi Arabia's oil exports and production reached historic lows in March. The ongoing Iran war has severely impacted global energy markets....
20 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recoverySaudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser warns that the global oil market will take time to recover from a significant supply shock. He stated that a...
10 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST