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March 16, 2026 10:44 AM

‘Already yielding results’: Jaishankar backs direct dialogue with Tehran to secure Indian tankers in Strait of Hormuz

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised the importance of direct dialogue with Tehran to ensure the safe movement of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as India works to safeguard its energy security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In an interview with the Financial Times, the minister said New Delhi is actively engaging with Iran to facilitate the reopening of the strategically vital waterway, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil trade pas...

March 16, 2026 10:44 AM

Government steps up fuel supply monitoring, maritime safety measures amid West Asia conflict

The Centre has intensified monitoring of fuel supplies, maritime operations and the welfare of Indian nationals in the region amid evolving developments in West Asia. Authorities said adequate arrangements are in place to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country while maintaining the safety of Indian seafarers and citizens abroad. LPG Policy Changes to Optimise Supply To ensure better availability of LPG, the government has amended the LPG Control Orde...

March 12, 2026 3:48 PM

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a spike in prices. Global supply is expected to drop by 8 million barrels per day in March, the IEA said in its latest monthly oil market report, due to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel along the Iranian coast, since the U.S. and Israel began ...

March 12, 2026 3:05 PM

Trump’s portrayal of migrants as criminals may incite hate crimes, UN racism body warns

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Wednesday warned about "derogatory and dehumanizing language" used by U.S. President Donald Trump when referring to migrants. It said it was deeply concerned not only about the language but also the dissemination of negative and harmful stereotypes targeting migrants, among others, by portraying them as criminals or as a burden. "Portraying them as criminals or as a burden, by politicians and influential public figures...

March 11, 2026 9:28 PM

Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, ‘practically nothing left’ to target

U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday that there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran and that the war there will end "soon." "Little this and that... Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump said during a brief phone interview. The conflict began nearly two weeks ago with strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel aimed at dismantling Iran's military capabilities and nuclear program. (Reuters)...

March 10, 2026 9:48 PM

Oil sinks 11% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil prices plummeted by more than $10 a barrel on Tuesday after soaring to an almost four-year high in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, lowering expectations of prolonged disruptions to oil supply. Brent futures were down $10.45, or 10.6%, at $88.51 a barrel by 1504 GMT (11:04 a.m. EDT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $10.61, or 11.2%, at $84.16. Oil surged to more than $119 a barrel on Monday t...

March 10, 2026 10:54 PM

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran enter 11th day as UAE intercepts missiles and drones

The conflict between the United States-Israeli coalition and Iran has reached its 11th day, with the Pentagon describing the last 12 hours as the most intense period of strikes against Iranian targets since operations began. The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the military campaign remains focused on degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities, as the broader regional security situation continues to deteriorate. Despite the escalating pressure, Iranian launch activity has decl...

March 9, 2026 10:49 PM

Iran launches missile and drone strikes on Israel and Gulf states hours after Mojtaba Khamenei named Supreme Leader

Just hours after Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new supreme leader, Iran launched fresh missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and parts of the Gulf region, escalating tensions across West Asia. Air raid sirens were reported in Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, and Israeli authorities said one woman was injured by debris from intercepted projectiles. Several Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar reported incoming Iranian missiles...

March 6, 2026 12:44 PM

Indian airlines partially resume flights from some Middle East destinations

Domestic airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet on Friday began gradually restoring limited flight operations to and from the Middle East, even as thousands of services remain cancelled due to continuing airspace restrictions linked to the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran. IndiGo said it will operate 17 departures (34 sectors) on Friday to eight Middle East destinations and is working with government authorities to safely resume additional services. Air India and Air India Express...

October 30, 2026 4:52 PM

Explainer: Are the US attacks on Iran legal?

The U.S. military has joined Israel and attacked more than 1,000 targets in Iran and killed many of its top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Below is a look at the legality of the U.S. attacks, which critics say exceed the president's authority and fails to comply with international law. WHAT HAS TRUMP SAID? President Donald Trump has provided varying objectives and justifications. He has said he felt Iran was going to strike first and the attack was meant to elimin...