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Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances

Trump has oscillated for months between threatening to resume attacks on Iran and expressing confidence that talks to bring an end to America's war with the Islamic Republic are progressing

Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances

Trump has oscillated for months between threatening to resume attacks on Iran and expressing confidence that talks to bring an end to America's war with the Islamic Republic are progressing

Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Explained: Why shipping costs through Panama Canal are soaring now

Panama Canal transit fees have surged to record levels, with auction prices for some shipping slots crossing $3 million as global demand for the key trade route rises

Explained: Why shipping costs through Panama Canal are soaring now
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 388 pts, Nifty settles at 24,472; FMCG, realty, cement shares weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a negative open for the Nifty50. Most Asian markets were trading higher

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 388 pts, Nifty settles at 24,472; FMCG, realty, cement shares weigh
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Trump says US has '100%' control of Hormuz as Iran demands war reparations

Donald Trump claims the US Navy has full control of the Strait of Hormuz after clearing mines, while Iran says it will not fully reopen the key oil route until its demands are met

Trump says US has '100%' control of Hormuz as Iran demands war reparations
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Trump secretly flew from Turkey on smaller aircraft due to Iranian threat

Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the Nato summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country

Trump secretly flew from Turkey on smaller aircraft due to Iranian threat
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Trump secretly flew from Turkey on smaller aircraft due to Iranian threat

Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the Nato summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country

Trump secretly flew from Turkey on smaller aircraft due to Iranian threat
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

FMCG to automobiles: India Inc counting the cost of West Asia conflict

While several firms have responded with calibrated price increases to protect margins, many signalled that further price escalations could follow

FMCG to automobiles: India Inc counting the cost of West Asia conflict
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

Hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations

Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions

Hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 7:55 AM IST

Hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations

Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions

Hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 7:55 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 43 pts; Nifty ends at 24,584; PSU Bank index drops nearly 2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 was up 0.62 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 was down 0.27 per cent.

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 43 pts; Nifty ends at 24,584; PSU Bank index drops nearly 2%
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Trump may drop Iran nuclear deal demand if Hormuz reopens: Report

Donald Trump could move away from his demand for a new Iran nuclear deal if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, as he looks for a way to end the conflict and ease pressure on oil prices

Trump may drop Iran nuclear deal demand if Hormuz reopens: Report
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Iran's parliamentary panel passes strategic framework for Hormuz's security

The commission spokesman Hassan Qashqavi stated that lawmakers reviewed the draft proposal alongside delegates from pertinent government organisations and institutions

Iran's parliamentary panel passes strategic framework for Hormuz's security
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Iran's parliamentary panel passes strategic framework for Hormuz's security

The commission spokesman Hassan Qashqavi stated that lawmakers reviewed the draft proposal alongside delegates from pertinent government organisations and institutions

Iran's parliamentary panel passes strategic framework for Hormuz's security
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Iran holds firm on Strait on Hormuz, pushes Trump back to June deal

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran's best leverage to get Washington to release Iran's frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade

Iran holds firm on Strait on Hormuz, pushes Trump back to June deal
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 8:19 AM IST

Iran holds firm on Strait on Hormuz, pushes Trump back to June deal

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran's best leverage to get Washington to release Iran's frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade

Iran holds firm on Strait on Hormuz, pushes Trump back to June deal
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 8:19 AM IST

'Low-key approach': Trump rules out fresh military offensive on Iran

Trump said the US is only 'semi-negotiating' with Iran and is monitoring its worsening economy, as talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled

'Low-key approach': Trump rules out fresh military offensive on Iran
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

'Low-key approach': Trump rules out fresh military offensive on Iran

Trump said the US is only 'semi-negotiating' with Iran and is monitoring its worsening economy, as talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled

'Low-key approach': Trump rules out fresh military offensive on Iran
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis said they attacked an oil facility Sunday in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the latest attack by the Iranian-backed rebels on the kingdom. Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the US defence industry to accelerate production of weapons. Here's a look at developments across the Middle East on Sunday. Full coverage can be found here. Houthis target Aramco refinery ---------------------------------- Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson for the Houthis, said they targeted an Aramco refinery in the city of Jazan with a drone. The attack was in response to Saudi drones' breaching Yemen's airspace over the provinces of Hajjah and Saada, he said. Early on Sunday, the Saudi Energy Ministry reported a fire at a facility belonging to the Aramco refinery without casualties. The ministry said the fire was extinguished but it didn't describe its cause. Sunday's Houthi attack i

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia
Updated On : 09 Aug 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis said they attacked an oil facility Sunday in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the latest attack by the Iranian-backed rebels on the kingdom. Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the US defence industry to accelerate production of weapons. Here's a look at developments across the Middle East on Sunday. Full coverage can be found here. Houthis target Aramco refinery ---------------------------------- Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson for the Houthis, said they targeted an Aramco refinery in the city of Jazan with a drone. The attack was in response to Saudi drones' breaching Yemen's airspace over the provinces of Hajjah and Saada, he said. Early on Sunday, the Saudi Energy Ministry reported a fire at a facility belonging to the Aramco refinery without casualties. The ministry said the fire was extinguished but it didn't describe its cause. Sunday's Houthi attack i

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia
Updated On : 09 Aug 2026 | 10:22 PM IST