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4 am fury, 24/7 gridlock: Trump takes world into long, hot Hormuz summer
President Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to choke Iran's oil exports and force concessions without triggering wider conflict. This
5 hours agoStock market outlook: Middle East developments, earnings and oil prices in focus this week
Global tensions in West Asia, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are driving market volatility and influencing crude oil prices. Investors are also closely watching corporate earnings, with ke
3 days agoSecurity firm warns shipping companies: Messages on Strait of Hormuz ‘clearance’ are scam
Sailors navigating the blocked Strait of Hormuz face a new threat: digital pirates demanding cryptocurrency for safe passage. Maritime risk firm MARISKS warns these messages, impersonating Iranian aut
21 Apr 2026Stock market today (April 20, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 24,300; BSE Sensex down over 200 points as oil prices rise on Hormuz closure
Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty opened in red on Monday on weak global cues as the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 24,300, BSE Sensex dropp
20 Apr 2026'Had a very good talk': Trump on 40-min phone call with 'friend' PM Modi
President Donald Trump described his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "very good," highlighting their strong friendship and India's progress. The leaders discussed bilateral co
17 Apr 2026Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade,
15 Apr 2026'We all love you', Trump tells PM Modi during 40-min call on Iran war, Hormuz
Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump held a significant phone call, reviewing robust bilateral ties and progress in their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also addressed the crit
14 Apr 2026Pakistan's stock market tumbles! KSE-100 tanks over 3800 points after record gains; doubts on US-Iran ceasefire holding weigh
Pakistan's stock market experienced a sharp decline as Middle East tensions resurfaced, erasing significant gains from the previous day. Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, w
9 Apr 2026Iran‑US ceasefire: Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?
In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Horm
9 Apr 2026Strait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms
Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies
8 Apr 2026Iran-US ceasefire: Can Tehran charge toll fee in Strait of Hormuz? What international law says
Iran's proposal to levy transit fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route, is emerging as a new flashpoint. This move, aimed at generating revenue and exerting geopolitical leve
8 Apr 2026Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
8 Apr 2026Kuwait revenues slip, Iraq exports hit, Saudi gains windfall: How Hormuz blockade is reshaping Gulf oil fortunes
The Middle East conflict's sixth week sees global energy markets reeling. Soaring crude prices offer windfalls to some Gulf producers like Iran and Saudi Arabia, despite export drops. Others, heavily
7 Apr 2026Easter Sunday, Bloody Monday: Trump's unholy hellfire warning to Iran
US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. His unvarnished social media posts, including profanity, signaled potential
5 Apr 2026'Not our war': UK PM to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz crisis; backs Nato after Trump's 'paper tiger' jibe
Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed Britain will not join the Middle East conflict, deeming it "not our war" and not in the UK's national interest. He announced a meeting of 35 countries to discuss
1 Apr 2026Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dhar falls while welcoming Egyptian FM to Middle East peace talks, video goes viral
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi A
29 Mar 2026Watch: Pak dy PM falls on red carpet while welcoming Egyptian FM
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi Ar
29 Mar 2026
India5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait
Appearing to bunch together so they can troop out of the strait, these ships carry more than 1.7 lakh tonnes of LPG
28 Mar 2026After Trump's warning, Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has threatened to completely shut the Strait of Hormuz if the US strikes its energy facilities, warning that regional energy infrastructure hosting US bases would become targets. This escalation
23 Mar 2026Has oil crisis Trumped US? Inside the war-time paradox of fighting Iran and funding its crude
The US faces a paradox in its conflict with Iran, relying on the nation's oil to stabilize global markets while simultaneously trying to weaken it. Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and attac
21 Mar 2026UK agrees to let US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Hormuz
Britain has authorized the US to use military bases in the UK for strikes against Iranian missile positions threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows a review of the escalati
20 Mar 2026'White House now begging India': Iran FM Araghchi mocks US U-turn on Russian oil
Iran's foreign minister Araghchi slammed the US for pressuring India to stop Russian oil imports, only to now "beg" for such purchases. He also criticized Europe's stance on the Ukraine conflict. Mean
14 Mar 2026Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds fourth call with Iranian FM; bilateral ties in focus
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his fourth phone call with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral ties and BRICS issues amidst Middle East tensions. The conversation follo
13 Mar 2026Watch: US destroys multiple Iranian minelayers in Strait of Hormuz
US forces have destroyed multiple Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. President Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, dem
11 Mar 2026Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds 'detailed conversation' with Iranian FM Araghchi
External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. They discussed regional developments and shipping security. Concerns were raised about mariti
11 Mar 2026