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If Iran doesn't make a deal, US will do some 'nasty' things: Trump

Trump further noted that the US was involved in various wars earlier, but the war on Iran has been on for only three months

If Iran doesn't make a deal, US will do some 'nasty' things: Trump
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 6:32 AM IST

If Iran doesn't make a deal, US will do some 'nasty' things: Trump

Trump further noted that the US was involved in various wars earlier, but the war on Iran has been on for only three months

If Iran doesn't make a deal, US will do some 'nasty' things: Trump
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 6:32 AM IST

Govt prepares to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply

India wants to continue importing energy from its traditional West Asia oil producers because supplies from alternate sources would take a longer time to reach the country

Govt prepares to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Clouded outlook: Policymakers need to remain agile in current environment

The impact of the conflict in West Asia depends on, among other things, energy dependence, market structure, and fiscal space

Clouded outlook: Policymakers need to remain agile in current environment
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Early war goal was to install hard line former President as Iran's leader

An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, US officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power

Early war goal was to install hard line former President as Iran's leader
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Early war goal was to install hard line former President as Iran's leader

An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, US officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power

Early war goal was to install hard line former President as Iran's leader
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Xi, Putin oppose US-Israel war on Iran, call it a threat to global trade

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin expressed their opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran on Wednesday, while warning that restrictions on shipping imposed by "individual states" threatened global trade, in a veiled reference to Tehran, which has blocked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Israeli strikes against Iran are illegal and seriously undermine stability in the Middle East, said a joint statement issued at the end of their day-long talks here. It also criticised US President Donald Trump's Golden Dome shield defence plan. The implementation of the Golden Dome project a multilayer missile defence system initiated by Trump - would have "serious negative consequences for international security", according to the joint statement released by the Kremlin. Putin's visit to Beijing followed days after Trump's tour here during which the Iran war, opening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran dominated their talks. Both China and Russia ar

Xi, Putin oppose US-Israel war on Iran, call it a threat to global trade
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' as Trump hints at new strikes

Six weeks since Trump paused Operation Epic Fury for a ceasefire, talks to end the war have largely stalled

Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' as Trump hints at new strikes
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

'In no hurry' to end Iran war, achieving mission's goals matter more: Trump

The US President claimed it had "essentially taken over" Iran, while Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said it had used the ceasefire to rebuild its military strength

'In no hurry' to end Iran war, achieving mission's goals matter more: Trump
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex adds 118 pts, Nifty ends at 23,659; RIL, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto top gainers

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.49 per cent and 0.04 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex adds 118 pts, Nifty ends at 23,659; RIL, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto top gainers
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Oil prices slip after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'

Brent crude oil futures fell ​88 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $110.40 a barrel by 0410 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down 67 ‌cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $103.48

Oil prices slip after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, Reaper drones in Iran: CRS rpt

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said report

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, Reaper drones in Iran: CRS rpt
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, Reaper drones in Iran: CRS rpt

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said report

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, Reaper drones in Iran: CRS rpt
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 8:47 AM IST

Trump threatens to resume strikes on Iran if there's no agreement soon

The comments once again raised the prospect of a return to active hostilities with Iran

Trump threatens to resume strikes on Iran if there's no agreement soon
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

Trump threatens to resume strikes on Iran if there's no agreement soon

The comments once again raised the prospect of a return to active hostilities with Iran

Trump threatens to resume strikes on Iran if there's no agreement soon
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

A look at India's measures to cushion oil shock amid soaring prices

From curbing gold imports and raising fuel prices to tightening currency-market rules, authorities have stepped up efforts to conserve dollars, with the rupee hitting a new low Tuesday

A look at India's measures to cushion oil shock amid soaring prices
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's powers to wage war on Iran

Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50-47 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining most Democrats in support of the measure

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's powers to wage war on Iran
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's powers to wage war on Iran

Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50-47 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining most Democrats in support of the measure

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's powers to wage war on Iran
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly: Trump

The US President further stated that global oil prices were expected to fall due to abundant supply

Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly: Trump
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly: Trump

The US President further stated that global oil prices were expected to fall due to abundant supply

Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly: Trump
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:12 AM IST