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Trump orders US Navy to block Iran's access to Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.
Gold down 9% since US-Iran war's start: Should you buy?
Gold prices have witnessed a steep fall of over 9% since the onset of the US-Iran war on February 28.
Vance called Trump a 'dozen times' during 21-hour Iran talks
United States Vice President JD Vance was in constant touch with President Donald Trump during the 21-hour peace talks with Iran in Islamabad. The negotiations, however, ended without an agreement.
FPIs withdraw ₹48,000cr from Indian equities in April
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their aggressive sell-off in the Indian equities, withdrawing ₹48,213 crore (approximately $5.14 billion) in the first 10 days of April.
Israel claims to have 'crushed' Iran's nuclear, missile capabilities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that the military campaign against Iran has "crushed" its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. He said Israel is now "strangling" Tehran.
Vance, US delegation leave Pakistan after failed agreement with Iran
A United States delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance, has left Islamabad without reaching an agreement with Iran.
Qatar allows ships to pass through its waters again
Qatar has announced the resumption of full maritime navigation for all ships and vessels in its waters.
Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart, thanks nation for helping Indian community
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its efforts in keeping the Indian community safe amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
If China arms Iran, it can have 'big problems': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has warned China against supplying weapons to Iran.
Iran blames US's 'unreasonable demands' for Islamabad talks failure
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have ended without an agreement.
Iran-US talks: No agreement reached, says JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that no agreement was reached during 21 hours of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan.
US-Iran Islamabad talks extend to day two, Hormuz standoff deepens
The United States and Iran are set to continue high-level peace talks in Pakistan on Sunday, Iranian media reported.
US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan amid uncertainties
United States President Donald Trump has announced that peace talks with Iran have commenced in Pakistan.
Iran war effect: Indian automobile hub raises minimum wage
Haryana, a major hub for automobile manufacturing, has announced a 35% hike in the minimum wage.
Reliance seeks Modi government's nod to import Iranian oil
Reliance Industries has requested Indian government's approval to import Iranian crude oil on four vessels.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
'No defenses against drone attack': Survivors dispute US official's claims
Survivors of a recent drone attack on a United States military base in Kuwait have disputed the official narrative of events.
US agrees to unfreeze Iranian assets in Qatar: Report
The United States has reportedly agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, a senior Iranian source told Reuters.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured, may have lost leg: Report
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Reuters, which cited three people close to his inner circle.
US VP Vance leads Iran-Israel ceasefire talks in Pakistan
United States Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to lead high-stakes peace talks with Iran.
China preparing new air defense shipment to Iran: Report
United States intelligence reports suggest that China is preparing to send new air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks.
Iran loses track of mines it planted in Hormuz: Report
Iran is reportedly struggling to locate and remove naval mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, delaying safe passage through the vital waterway.
'No backup plan': Trump warns, as talks set to begin
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the country needs no backup plan if negotiations with Iran fail.
Iran's Ghalibaf flies with Minab victims' photos ahead of talks
A powerful image from inside a plane carrying Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the emotional backdrop for high-stakes United States-Iran ceasefire talks.
US, Iran prepared for high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan today
After over six weeks of conflict, the United States and Iran are ready to hold peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday.
US-Iran war risks 2008-like financial crisis: Bank of England Governor
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that the ongoing conflict in Iran could pop the $3 trillion private credit market's bubble, leading to a financial crisis similar to that of 2008.
White House staff warned against place bets on prediction markets
The White House issued a warning last month to its staff against using nonpublic information for betting on prediction markets.
Oil nears $100 as Hormuz disruption outweighs US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices have surged toward $100 per barrel amid uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire.
Asim Munir forces Khawaja Asif to delete Israel post: Report
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir intervened to delete a controversial social media post by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume after Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its conflict with Iran.
Iran denies sending officials to Pakistan for US talks
Iranian state media has rejected reports that senior officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf, traveled to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States.
What are Iran's conditions for opening Hormuz
Iran will not allow more than 15 vessels per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire with the United States, Russia's TASS news agency reported.
Islamabad placed under 2-day lockdown ahead of US-Iran talks
Islamabad has declared a two-day public holiday ahead of expected US-Iran talks to be held in the city.
Putin announces 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.
Pakistan minister tells Israel to 'burn in hell', Netanyahu responds
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called Israel "evil" and a "curse for humanity" after it attacked Lebanon.
'They better stop...': Trump warns Iran over Hormuz tanker fees
United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran over reports of tolls being charged on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
'Lebanon inseparable part of ceasefire': Iran warns ceasefire violators
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed over 200 people violate the ceasefire agreement and make negotiations pointless.
Sensex plunges 900 points, ends 5-day winning streak
The Indian stock market witnessed a major downturn today, with the BSE Sensex plummeting by over 900 points and the Nifty 50 index falling below the crucial level of 23,800.
Foreign funds saw ₹10L crore drop amid Iran-US war
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Indian stocks suffered a massive loss of nearly ₹10 lakh crore in March 2025, owing to the escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
'War crime': George Clooney slams Trump over Iran threat
Hollywood actor George Clooney has slammed US President Donald Trump for his recent statement threatening to destroy Iran.
Indian vessel carrying over 15,000 tons of LPG reaches Mumbai
An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Asha, has arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai.
US pushed Pakistan for temporary ceasefire with Iran, report claims
The United States pushed Pakistan to mediate a temporary ceasefire with Iran, concerned about rising oil prices, the Financial Times reported.
US-Iran war to drag India Inc's profit by 20%
India's corporate earnings for the quarter ending March 2026 are likely to take a hit due to the war between US-Israel and Iran.
Russia slashes LNG prices by 40% for Asian buyers
In a bid to capitalize on the global natural gas supply crisis, Russia is trying to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its US-sanctioned facilities to energy-starved South Asia.
Israel questions Pakistan's credibility as mediator in US-Iran talks
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed skepticism over Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Iran's ceasefire proposal 'probably written by ChatGPT': JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Iran submitted three versions of its 10-point proposals, one of which he said was "probably written by ChatGPT."
US military will stay around Tehran until 'real agreement': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate military action against Iran if a real agreement is not fully complied with.
$170M Polymarket bets placed hours before US-Iran ceasefire
Hours before United States President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the US and Iran, over $170 million was bet on the event on the prediction market platform Polymarket.
Iran issues new map to guide ships around Hormuz mines
Iran has released new navigational maps for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz to help them avoid potential threats from sea mines.
Trump administration mulls NATO withdrawal after Iran war
The United States President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling a possible withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Oil prices near $100 as Iran-US ceasefire remains uncertain
Oil prices rebounded on Thursday, after a steep 15% drop in the previous session.
Gold, silver prices plummet over 3% today: Here's why
Gold and silver rates have witnessed a sharp decline today, falling by over 3%. The drop comes after two consecutive sessions of gains.
Iran closes Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 200+
Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking oil tankers from transiting the waterway after Israeli strikes hit several commercial and residential areas in central Beirut, killing hundreds, Fars News reported on Wednesday.
Pete Hegseth claims Iran 'begged' for ceasefire deal
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that Iran "begged" for a ceasefire deal ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump.
Celebrations across Kashmir valley after Iran ceasefire announcement
The Kashmir Valley erupted in celebrations after a ceasefire was announced between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
'No tolls on ships crossing Hormuz': Oman contradicts Iran's demand
Oman has rejected Iran's proposal to impose transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian attacks continue in Gulf despite ceasefire announcement with US
Despite a ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran, the Gulf region continues to face fresh attacks.
Why global jet fuel crisis could last for months
The global jet fuel market is unlikely to stabilize in the near future, even after a tentative reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan's stock index records biggest single-day gain: What's the reason?
Pakistan's benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, witnessed its biggest single-day rally in history today.
Iran's Farsi ceasefire plan mentions 'nuclear enrichment;' English version doesn't
Iran's 10-point ceasefire proposal has a major difference between its Farsi and English versions.
India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire; calls for 'unimpeded' navigation in Hormuz
India has welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire agreement, calling for "unimpeded freedom of navigation" through the Strait of Hormuz.
India to receive first Iranian oil shipment in 7 years
India is gearing up to receive its first shipment of Iranian oil in seven years.
Iran-linked hackers attack industrial sites in the US
Iran-linked hackers have targeted and disrupted several US industrial sites in recent weeks, a US federal advisory revealed yesterday.