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The new US law targets Russia’s energy, financial and defence networks and allows additional tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. India faces significant exposure because of its large Russian crude imports, but a 100% tariff on Indian goods has not been impo
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy says the Togo-flagged oil-products tanker caught fire and stopped after attempting what Tehran called an “illegal passage” on September 17. No independent confirmation of the strike, casualties or cargo damage was immediately available as shipping through the strateg
The House approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by 262-159 after the Senate passed it 86-11. The measure now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature and could subject major buyers of Russian oil or gas to additional US tariffs of up to 100%, although India and Chin
New Delhi says its oil sourcing will continue to be guided by energy security, market conditions and diversified supplies after the US Congress cleared legislation allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. The tariffs are not automatic, and th
The House voted 262-159 to approve the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 after the Senate backed it 86-11 in August. The bill targets Russian banks, energy, defence and its “shadow fleet” while creating secondary tariffs for major buyers of Russian oil and gas. It now goes to
RPF and GRP personnel recovered the turtles from two sacks and a backpack left outside the toilet of sleeper coach S-8 on the Rishikesh-Howrah Doon Express. No one was arrested at the scene, and the animals have been handed to the Gaya Forest Department for identification and further legal action.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks launched from Iraq caused injuries and damage, while Houthi gains near Bab el-Mandeb increase pressure on already disrupted regional energy routes.
Brent crude has surged above $100 as US-Iran hostilities disrupt Middle East oil supplies, raising concerns over inflation, markets and India’s import costs.
Iran says it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sending Brent crude above $100 as global supply fears intensify.
The US says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers before Iran fired missiles toward a US-used base in Jordan and claimed attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
