US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expireAmerica's Treasury has not extended sanctions waivers on Russian oil. This waiver expired at midnight. President Trump has not confirmed if...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hoursPakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a significant development. The United States and Iran have reached an agreement on a pea...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.36 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
Oil market calm masks a host of unknownsGlobal oil markets are experiencing an unusual calm despite a major supply shock. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, impacting sign...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Why Asia's oil lifeline can't survive on US crude aloneAsian nations are receiving more crude oil from the United States. However, these increased shipments cannot fully replace oil lost due to ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding: Who's really on the star-studded guest list?Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans are creating buzz. Reports suggest a star-studded guest list. Famous faces from music, film, ...
29 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest?As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts belie...
28 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Rubio on a rescue mission in India? Here are the high stakesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen ties. The visit addresses trade friction and strategic concerns. The US seeks ...
23 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
China kept building its crude stockpile in April despite Iran crisisChina is accumulating crude oil reserves even as imports decrease. This contrasts with global trends of depleting oil stocks. The nation's ...
21 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas dealChina and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin...
20 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-outBritain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed a...
20 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Oil prices crash today: Why is Brent crude down big?Oil prices on Tuesday: Brent futures for July were down $1.73, or 1.5 per cent, at $110.37 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate cru...
19 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war falloutGlobal finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increas...
19 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Lack of foresight, leadership in BJP: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM on oil prices, Adani matterCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding recent fuel price increases. Kharge al...
19 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Oil falls over 2% as Trump holds off scheduled attack on IranOil prices dipped as President Trump paused an Iran attack for talks, easing immediate tensions. Brent and WTI futures saw declines. Analys...
19 May, 2026, 06.19 AM IST