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Iran war: Just an energy shock or a turning point for global markets?

Unlike earlier energy shocks that proved temporary, the current crisis could drive a deeper transformation as consumers and governments turn towards EVs, renewables and energy diversification

16 Jun 2026 8:05 am
Iran will never have nuclear weapons, not today or tomorrow: Netanyahu

Facing backlash from political rivals and allies over the deal, Netanyahu asserted that Israel would safeguard its security interests and retain buffer zones as needed

16 Jun 2026 7:55 am
JD Vance to lead US delegation for Iran peace deal signing in Switzerland

The agreement framework has already been signed digitally by key negotiators, while discussions focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring energy supplies continue smoothly

16 Jun 2026 7:45 am
Bank of Japan set to raise rates to 31-year high, signals further increases

The move comes amid rising inflation concerns driven by energy costs, a weak yen and geopolitical uncertainty from the Iran conflict

16 Jun 2026 7:25 am
Armenia to procure oncology drugs from India under national healthcare scheme

The Armenian Ministry of Health has identified several medicines for procurement from India and assured support to Indian firms in product registration and market access

16 Jun 2026 7:25 am
US factory production flat in May as AI investment supports manufacturing

Output trends were mixed across categories, with gains in durable goods such as vehicles and electronics offset by a decline in non-durable goods.

15 Jun 2026 11:15 pm
US-Iran deal signed, text to be released after Friday signing: Trump

Trump linked potential sanctions relief for Iran to compliance and behaviour, noting the agreement had already been digitally signed.

15 Jun 2026 10:55 pm
Israel dismantling occupied West Banks economy, leading conflict tracker says

International Crisis Group says Israeli policies suggest a concerted effort to advance Israels own declared goal of extending its control and preventing a Palestinian state from emerging

15 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
Defence minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza

Katz stated that Israel intends to remain indefinitely in territories it occupies in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

15 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
Kyiv comes under Russian attack hours after Putin-Trump call

The Russian and US presidents had a friendly and frank call on Trumps 80th birthday on Sunday

15 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Russia authorises lower-spec fuel output at refineries amid regional supply disruptions

Kommersant reports relaxed rules extended; Udmurtia imposes temporary gasoline limits at Tatneft stations

15 Jun 2026 1:05 pm
Israel pushes back against US-Iran deal, says it is not bound by agreement

Former Defence Minister Benny Gantz also warned that any agreement limiting Israels military freedom would be a strategic mistake, underscoring deep divisions within the country over the reported deal

15 Jun 2026 12:57 pm
Trump heads to France amid past tensions with G7 leaders

The three-day meeting in the French Alps comes amid talks on the Iran conflict, China trade policy and the Russia-Ukraine war, underscoring rising diplomatic tensions among allies.

15 Jun 2026 12:45 pm
US-Iran conflict: Timeline of key events

The peace agreement is set to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland

15 Jun 2026 11:35 am
World leaders welcome US-Iran peace deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening

Agreement hailed as opportunity to stabilise energy markets and advance resolution of Irans nuclear concerns

15 Jun 2026 10:45 am
UN chief welcomes announcement of peace deal between US and Iran

The US and Iran finalised a deal to end their 107-day war and open the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway used to ferry one-fifth of the global oil supplies, on Friday after an in-person signing of the agreement in Switzerland

15 Jun 2026 10:05 am
LNG tanker heads toward Hormuz as deal lifts reopening hopes

According to President Donald Trump, the strait will now reopen when an agreement is signed on Friday

15 Jun 2026 9:44 am
US set to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets amid peace deal framework: Report

Tehran claims partial release of funds before talks, but Washington insists on pay-for-performance approach

15 Jun 2026 9:04 am
PM Modi arrives in Slovakia for second leg of two-nation visit

Modi is set to hold talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico, focusing on trade, investment, technology and bilateral cooperation.

15 Jun 2026 6:14 am
UK, France, Germany and Italy support Iran deal with nuclear conditions

The European nations welcomed the reported US-Iran agreement while stressing that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons

15 Jun 2026 5:54 am
Trump threatens renewed strikes on Iran if final nuclear agreement is not reached

Trump said the deal would ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz while asserting that his strategy had shielded Israel from a potential nuclear threat

15 Jun 2026 5:42 am
US, Iran reach deal to end war, signing ceremony set in Switzerland on Friday

Under the reported agreement, both sides would halt military action, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin a new phase of discussions focused on Irans nuclear programme.

15 Jun 2026 5:17 am
14 Jun 2026 4:45 pm
India is country of innovation, says France President Macron at Bharat Innovates event

We respect the Make-in-India initiative. France has been part of it in diverse sectors, Macron said.

14 Jun 2026 4:18 pm
Trump hosts UFC cage fights in White House lawn amid Iran war and economic pressures

Trump marks 80th birthday with mixed martial arts fights to be held on Sunday inside a specially built arena on the White Houses South Lawn

14 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed today

Trumps comments on Saturday followed Pakistans indication that the US and Iran were nearing agreement, with an electronic signing ceremony set for today

14 Jun 2026 10:34 am
Iran will open Strait of Hormuz sans tolls, there will be demining exercise, say US officials

Iran is going to open up the Strait of Hormuz; that is a requirement. It could be open with no tolls

14 Jun 2026 10:16 am
US tells India violation of its Hormuz blockade will not be tolerated

Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week, with one of them resulting in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday

13 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
Pakistan PM Sharif says US-Iran peace deal expected to be finalised in 24 hours

Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says

13 Jun 2026 5:33 pm
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain

Since the Kremlin tightened internet control this year, Russians have sought complex technical solutions to bypass state monitoring and restrictions on popular apps like WhatsApp and Telegram

13 Jun 2026 3:33 pm
US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers

The US Justice Department said its investigations suggest the transaction will boost competition across the media and the entertainment ecosystem

13 Jun 2026 10:43 am
OpenAI under investigation by coalition of US state attorneys general, WSJ reports

OpenAI has been served a sweeping subpoena seeking documents on a wide range of its activities and the impact on users, including advertising, user engagement and retention, and the handling of consumer and health data

13 Jun 2026 10:17 am
Pak PM Shehbaz says final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed upon

We can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalise the next steps, he said

13 Jun 2026 9:13 am
Trump rejects Irans peace deal claims, accuses Tehran of attacking vessels carrying Indian seafarers

While media reports suggested a 60-day ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and limited sanctions relief, Iran has denied that any final agreement has been reached.

12 Jun 2026 9:22 pm
US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says

A Western source said the agreements wording is being finalised, with Iran seeking sanctions relief, asset unfreezing and a broader ceasefire

12 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years in prison over drone operation case

The court said the operation was intended to provoke tensions and create conditions for declaring martial law in December 2024

12 Jun 2026 5:42 pm
US and Iran nearing a peace deal around G7 meeting next week

The agreement will likely take the form of a memorandum of understanding, rather than a final deal, according to an official

12 Jun 2026 3:22 pm
India summons US charge d'affaires over strikes on merchant ships with Indian crew

India on Thursday said three merchant ships with Indian crew members came under attack from American military off the coast of Oman this week, resulting in the death of three nationals

12 Jun 2026 3:16 pm
What to know about EU's new rules on migration, asylum as they come into effect

The European Migration and Asylum Pact is the culmination of years of gruelling negotiations that overhauled the previous system, which was widely considered a failure and gave far-right parties a potent issue to win votes

12 Jun 2026 2:22 pm
After record IPO, Musk's SpaceX faces next test in market debut

SpaceX $1.77-trillion valuation has cemented Musks status as the first trillionaire ever and placed the company in the ranks of the worlds most valuable companies

12 Jun 2026 2:13 pm
SpaceX shares seen surging past 35% in shadow trading

Derivatives and prediction markets imply a valuation exceeding $2.3 trillion Friday morning in Singapore

12 Jun 2026 12:52 pm
Trump threatens to seize oil hub, ends war hours later, announces peace deal by weekend

Having moved from threats to peace in a matter of hours, Trump says markets like the deal and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.

12 Jun 2026 11:02 am
G7 Summit in France: Geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, AI to be key focus areas

Sources underline three key words for the summit- concrete measures, reconvergence and international action on ongoing crises

12 Jun 2026 10:12 am
Appeals court says US government can keep collecting 10% global tariffs for now

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington decision handed a procedural win to the Trump administration

12 Jun 2026 9:52 am
Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking fuel crisis on Russian-held peninsula

The efficiency of Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, depots and pipelines has left Russia off-guard and struggling for a response

12 Jun 2026 9:42 am
China confronts G7 during Macrons call by defending free trade

China has long drawn criticism for its vast trade surplus and insufficient domestic demand

12 Jun 2026 9:22 am