International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
Prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely disrupt global supply chains: Study
Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February 2026 has triggered what analysts are calling the largest disruption to the global energy...
European nations, Japan, Canada say will join safety efforts in Strait of Hormuz
The UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada issued a joint statement on March 19, 2026, declaring readiness to contribute to "appropri...
Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices: International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report recommending a set of demand-side measures to ease oil price pressures on consumers as the Middle Eas...
Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada
On March 19, 2026, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada issued a joint statement on the Strait of Ho...
Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Since Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began on February 28, 2026, fewer than 100 commercial ships have crossed the strait in the entire thr...
U.S. issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, North Korea exceptions
The US Treasury Department issued a new 30-day general license permitting the sale of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, replacing an earlier l...
US hints at easing Iran oil curbs - what it means for India
The US Treasury indicated it may lift sanctions on approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian crude oil currently stranded in tankers, a move prompted by s...
Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported
On March 19, 2026, Iranian missiles struck the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa, northern Israel, causing limited but confirmed damage — debris falls started fire...
U.S. may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States may remove sanctions on Iranian crude oil currently loaded and stranded aboard tankers at s...
China poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion, Taiwan says
Taiwan's government issued a formal assessment declaring that China poses a "pressing threat" and that stronger deterrence is essential to prevent a forced t...
Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets
Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran on March 20, 2026 — the morning of Nowruz (Persian New Year), as millions of Iranians observed the spring equinox holida...
Three men charged with conspiring to smuggle U.S. artificial intelligence to China
US federal prosecutors charged three men — including a senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. (Supermicro) — with conspiring to smuggle $2.5 bill...
With cost of inputs rising and exports disrupted, textile units in Perambalur take a hit
Textile manufacturing units in Perambalur district (Tamil Nadu) are reporting mounting financial stress as the West Asia conflict drives up raw material cost...
Oil down 2% as US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on vessels
Global crude oil prices fell 2–3% after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled that Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude oil currently ...
EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites
All 27 EU heads of state, convening as the European Council in Brussels, issued a joint statement calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a mor...
Fire at Kuwait refinery as Gulf states come under drone, missile attacks
Iran launched coordinated drone and missile attacks on energy infrastructure across multiple Gulf states, with Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery struck twice ...
Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure
On March 18, 2026, Iran launched a major wave of missile and drone strikes against Gulf energy infrastructure in retaliation for an Israeli strike that targe...
India’s auto boom at risk as Iran-Israel war chokes gas supplies, straining supply chains
India's booming automotive sector — the world's third-largest car market — is facing production disruptions as the Iran-Israel war chokes natural gas supplie...
Six allies ready to help ‘efforts to ensure safe passage’ through Hormuz Strait
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan issued a joint statement declaring readiness "to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe...
Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on March 19, 2026, seeking to reaffirm the US-Japan alliance whi...