Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq close the first half of 2026 higher as chip stocks lead Wall Street: Here's why the US stock market ended June strongS&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq today June 30: US markets concluded the first half of 2026 on a high note, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and N...
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
'US-India relationship at lowest point in 30 years,' says Democrat Congressman Ro KhannaDemocrat Congressman Ro Khanna asserted the US-India relationship is at a 30-year low, blaming President Trump's unilateral foreign policy,...
Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in DohaOil prices dipped as markets keenly watched potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, following recent missile exchanges that tested a fragile cea...
DGFT extends enhanced export insurance cover for West Asia shipments till September 30Indian exporters shipping to West Asia will benefit from extended enhanced insurance cover against payment defaults until September 30, 202...
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbGlobal markets are showing cautious optimism as US and Iran reportedly step back from further conflict escalation, with talks scheduled in ...
Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz routeThe exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and Israel i...
Israel government recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to TurkeyThe Israeli government on Sunday unanimously recognised the massacres of Armenians during World War I as genocide, a move widely seen as a ...
Iran FM Araghchi warns any challenge to Hormuz strait will 'increase tensions'Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned on Sunday that any disruption to Tehran's control over the vital Strait of Hormuz would es...
Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz straitBefore the U.S. and Israel launched the war on February 28, about a third of globally traded urea - the world's most widely used fertiliser...
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
Singling out Huawei, China's premier defends tech rise, rejects subsidy claimsChina's Premier Li Qiang has pushed back against claims that state subsidies fuel the nation's tech advancements in areas like AI and EVs. ...
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?Europe's trade gap with China is widening. This is leading to protective measures on items like electric vehicles and e-commerce. Leaders a...