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After Hormuz, now another Strait at risk: A month of US-Iran war recapped

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 10:33 IST

A month on, the war that began on February 28 after US-Israeli strikes on Iran continues to disrupt the Gulf

Oil down 1% after report says Trump open to ending campaign against Iran

Oil down 1% after report says Trump open to ending campaign against Iran

Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:04 IST

Want ships to cross Hormuz safely? Pay a toll. Report says Iran mulling new law

Cargo ships and tankers are seen off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 08:09 IST

The Oil Supply Crunch Is Spreading From the Gulf to the Rest of the World

People queue to refuel at a petrol station in Hyderabad on March 25, 2026. Oil prices tumbled and stocks rose on March 25 on hopes for a de-escalation of the Middle East war after Washington sent a peace plan to Iran, while Tehran announced it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 06:17 IST

From films to wine, war hits trade worldwide

The release of the film ‘Toxic’, starring Yash, has been postponed to June for fear of missing out on audience across the Gulf region. (X)

Published on Mar 25, 2026 24:50 IST

Why the US and Iran may exit a costly war

Also impinging on Trump’s calculus are angry pleas from US allies in West Asia who have borne the brunt of Iranian counterattacks. The persistent insecurity complex in the region pitting Iran against American allies has exploded into an inferno during this war. (AFP)

Published on Mar 24, 2026 14:39 IST

PM Modi chairs meet on food, fuel, fertiliser security amid West Asia crisis

PM Narendra Modi convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) as the conflict sparked by Israel and the US’s attacks on Iran entered its fourth week.

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 24:50 IST

Donald Trump, Iran trade threats over energy targets as war escalates

Trump and Iran escalate tensions over Gulf energy facilities, risking a regional crisis and impacting global markets amid ongoing military conflicts.

Published on Mar 22, 2026 10:53 IST

Iran says strike hit key nuclear facility as Mideast war enters week 4

Israel conducts an interception on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon.

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 14:55 IST

Russia as a beneficiary in the US-Israel-Iran conflict

File photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin

international affairs

Published on Mar 20, 2026 10:27 IST

Why Social Security COLA might be bigger than expected in 2027

While current Social Security payments will not change immediately, the inflation trend could shape how much benefits increase in 2027.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 08:52 IST

Vietnam sees petrol prices shoot up overnight by 20% on fears of shortage

Petrol prices in Vietnam rose over 20% due to fears of oil shortages from the Middle East war, with gasoline reaching 30,690 dong per litre and diesel 33,420 dong.

Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:36 IST

‘Targeting of commercial shipping unacceptable’: India's message amid war

An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 08:57 IST

U.S. War Planes and Helicopters Kick Off Battle to Reopen Hormuz

The stepped-up operation is part of a multistage Pentagon plan to reduce the danger from Iranian armed boats, mines and cruise missiles, which have halted ship traffic through the waterway since early March.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 05:55 IST

US signals U-turn on Iran sanctions, may free stranded oil tankers

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US could remove sanctions from Iranian crude stranded in the sea.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 01:24 IST

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Dubai captivates Indian interest in US-Iran tensions

Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 04:29 IST

How Some Ships Are Sneaking Through the Strait of Hormuz

The Indian tanker Shivalik arrived at Mundra Port, in Gujarat, India, via the Strait of Hormuz, on Monday.

Published on Mar 17, 2026 05:47 IST

Every Wednesday a public holiday: Sri Lanka announces measure to conserve fuel

An employee fills petrol in an autorickshaw at a filling station in Wellawatte on the outskirts of Colombo.

Published on Mar 17, 2026 04:46 IST

In the West Asia crisis, a chance to build resilience

Unlike fossil fuels, where we remain import dependent, India is climatically blessed with solar, onshore wind and offshore wind as fully domestic resources. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 16, 2026 14:52 IST

India says 'no discussion' with US on combined force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

India's external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the information in response to a question at a press briefing in Delhi on March 16.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 12:13 IST

US energy secretary hints at India role in securing Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright's comments come as Axios reported that Trump is working to assemble a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 05:34 IST

Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says

Shia Muslims burn posters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump during an anti-US-Israel protest after Friday prayers in New Delhi.

Published on Mar 15, 2026 17:01 IST

Trump's not-so-straight claims on Hormuz Strait: What his Truth Social reveals

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One as he departs Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on March 13, 2026.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 16:16 IST

Did Trump's Kharg Island strike destroy Iran's oil infrastructure? What we kow

Trump Says US Bombed Iran's 'Crown Jewel’ Kharg Island, Warns Tehran Against Hormuz Blockade

Published on Mar 13, 2026 23:32 IST

Can US help ships in Strait of Hormuz? Trump is sure, top General not so much

An LPG gas tanker at anchor in Shinas, Oman, as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 14:55 IST

French soldier killed in Iraq; Macron calls strike 'unacceptable'

France's President Emmanuel Macron. (Reuters)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 04:41 IST

Surging oil prices could impact India's vulnerable economy: Report

The oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 10:01 IST

Take permission or become a target: Iran to vessels sailing through Hormuz

This handout photo released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)'s official website Sepanews shows a target being hit during a military exercise by members of the IRGC and navy in the Gulf. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 04:58 IST

Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran ups attacks on Strait of Hormuz ships

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. (Photo for representation)

Published on Mar 12, 2026 04:12 IST

25% of India’s gas needs hit by Iran-US war, govt procuring supply: Officials

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance.

Published on Mar 12, 2026 01:56 IST

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