Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?The United States plans to impose severe economic measures on Iran soon. Washington is considering sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks ...
16 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
ONGC gets US licence to resume full Venezuela operations, eyes operatorshipONGC has received a US Treasury license to resume full operations in Venezuela. This approval removes sanctions-related risks, allowing exp...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look likeThe US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-Chin...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Libya's Khalifa Haftar played key role in release of US hostage Kevin Rideout held by Islamic State: SourcesAn American hostage, Kevin Rideout, was freed from an Islamic State affiliate. Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar helped broker the de...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
EU's unclear stance on Russian nuclear fuel holds back investments, Urenco CEO saysEuropean Union's indecision on banning Russian nuclear fuel creates investment uncertainty. This delay impacts Europe's uranium enrichment ...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
'India showing interest in Northern Sea Route cooperation,' says Putin as he warns of 'artificial tensions' in ArcticRussian President Vladimir Putin said India is among countries showing growing interest in cooperating with Moscow on the Northern Sea Rout...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targetedThe comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-c...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
- Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request: Report
Ukraine has halted drone attacks on oil tankers following a US request. This action came after concerns about market destabilization and ha...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vesselsPresident Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a b...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pac...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge areaThe Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
India's Russian crude imports hit record for second straight monthIndia's Russian crude oil imports reached a record in July, increasing by 2.1 percent. This surge was primarily fueled by smaller import te...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India's Menage a Trois: Graham Act puts New Delhi's strategic autonomy to testThe new US legislative proposal aims to introduce tariffs on nations acquiring Russian energy, challenging India to balance its energy dema...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Passage of ships to Black Sea continues smoothly, Turkish officials sayCommercial ships continue to pass through Turkey’s straits into the Black Sea despite heightened security concerns following attacks on ves...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
US Senate Russia sanctions vote raises risk for Indian crude supplies, says KplerA US Senate vote advances tougher sanctions on Russia, potentially disrupting crude oil supplies. However, immediate impacts on India and C...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
US intel warns that Russian President Putin may authorise hybrid attacks on NATO territory to test Western resolve: ReportUS intelligence suggests President Putin may authorize provocative actions on NATO territory. These actions could include hybrid operations...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
UK targets Russian banks, shadow fleet ships in latest sanctions packageThe United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet tankers. These measures aim to disrupt funding for Ru...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST