An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz
August 25, 2026
European shares edged higher on Tuesday as investors took comfort in a softer-than-feared U.S. sanctions package against Iran, while gains in defence stocks
August 25, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's been a muted start to the session in Asia on Tuesday, with stocks drifting ahead of Nvidia's earnings this
August 25, 2026
Oil prices slipped more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and shrugged off new U.S. sanctions on Iran.
August 24, 2026
The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity
August 22, 2026
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran
June 06, 2026
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May 12, 2026
Indian tankers that have transited through the Strait of Hormuz did not pay tolls to Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi said on Monday, after U.S.
April 13, 2026
The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks
February 25, 2026
Iran’s rial currency has hit a new record low of over 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening its collapse amid sanctions and regional tensions
December 15, 2025
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