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"We're waiving certain oil-related sanctions": Trump moves to curb global
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump suggested a temporary waiver of certain oil sanctions to curb soaring energy prices. He noted the US Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. This follows recent Treasury sanctions on Iran's "shadow fleet" used to fund military program
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Trump warns Iran of retaliation "twenty times harder" over potential Strai
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a response "twenty times harder" if they block the Strait of Hormuz. Claiming the war is "pretty much over," he stated Tehran has no military assets left. However, the IRGC countered that they will "determine the end of the war."
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EAM Jaishankar, Italy FM discuss West Asia situation
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Appreciate the phone conversation with DPM & FM Antonio Tajani of Italy. Discussed the situation in West Asia."
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Strait of Hormuz disruption could raise oil prices further, inflation risk
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The escalating conflict in West Asia and disruption of flows through the Strait of Hormuz could have significant implications for India and the global economy, potentially pushing crude oil prices higher and adding to inflationary pressures, according to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodity a
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"A World Adrift": Congress MP Manish Tewari warns small conflicts could tr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
MP Manish Tewari, in a post on X, wrote, "Small Wars put together have the potential of becoming World Wars. That is how World War -1 and World War -2 became World Wars.
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'To take a little pressure off': Trump says on US granting "permission" to
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) spoke to the media about several developments in the wake of the unfolding security situation in West Asia and the Gulf and responded to the announcement by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on temporarily allowing India to purchase
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Qatar will start supplying LNG to India once route is open: Govt sources
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Amid a severe energy crisis currently unfolding in the Middle East, Government sources have revealed that Qatar has provided specific guarantees regarding LNG's supply continuity, noting, "We are assured by Qatar that they will start supplying to India on the very first minute once the route
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Prolonged West Asia conflict could slow down India's growth: SBI Research
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could have multiple economic implications for India, particularly through higher oil prices, disruptions in energy supply routes, and potential impacts on remittances and trade, according to a new report by SBI Research. The report highlighted that while the
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India is an "oasis of peace and stability" in a "turbulent region": Taiwan
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao hailed India as an "oasis of peace" with 350 Taiwanese firms invested. He praised India's semiconductor potential and "strategic autonomy," while thanking New Delhi for speaking out against PRC military exerci
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"There are going to be implications for Taiwan": NSC Deputy Secretary-Gene
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's National Security Council official Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao warned that Middle East tensions threaten global energy and markets. Speaking to ANI, he urged for regional peace to protect Taiwan Strait stability and highlighted Taiwan's proactive shift toward diversifying supply chain
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'Permitted India to accept Russian oil to ease temporary gap of oil around
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.
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"Need to secure threats in Strait of Hormuz": French Air Force Maj Gen on
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Deputy to the Chief of the Air and Space Force Staff in the French Air Force, Major General Dominique Tardif, on Friday stressed the need to address security threats in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying international cooperation would be essential to tackle the
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