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Saudi offers Red Sea route for oil buyers as Hormuz crisis persists

Saudis have a 5 million barrel-a-day pipeline that runs across the country to the Red Sea, although export capacity at Yanbu may be smaller than that

Trump seeks allies' help in Strait of Hormuz. UK, Japan, Australia say no

US President Donald Trump has called on allies to send naval escorts to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. However, key allies have declined Trump's request

West Asia war digest, March 16: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war enters third week as Indian markets lose $447 billion in m-cap and sectors from LPG to exports, ports and services feel the economic strain

West Asia conflict: Dubai airport shut, flights diverted after drone attack

The suspension followed a drone incident near Dubai International Airport (DXB) that affected one of the airport's fuel tanks

Trump says 'deal' with Cuba soon but war in Iran remains priority

Donald Trump says US is in talks with Cuba but Iran war takes priority; warns he could delay summit with Xi Jinping if China fails to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Modi govt weakening Brics stand to appease Trump, Netanyahu: Congress

The Congress on Monday lashed out at the government for not releasing a collective statement on the West Asia conflict as the BRICS+ chair, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "diminishing" the standing of the grouping's presidency in his desire to "appease" US President Donald Trump and maintain his "cozy relationship" with Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled that Brazil was the President of BRICS+ in 2025 and it got the 11 member countries to issue a joint statement in June 2025 on the US and Israel air assaults on Iran. "India is boasting of being the President of BRICS+ in 2026. But till now it has not summoned up the inclination or the courage to put out a collective statement on the US-Israel air offensives on and targeted assassinations in Iran, as well as on Iran's subsequent attacks on non-military targets in the GCC countries, and the shocking action of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean close to bot

Modi govt weakening Brics stand to appease Trump, Netanyahu: Congress

The Congress on Monday lashed out at the government for not releasing a collective statement on the West Asia conflict as the BRICS+ chair, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "diminishing" the standing of the grouping's presidency in his desire to "appease" US President Donald Trump and maintain his "cozy relationship" with Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled that Brazil was the President of BRICS+ in 2025 and it got the 11 member countries to issue a joint statement in June 2025 on the US and Israel air assaults on Iran. "India is boasting of being the President of BRICS+ in 2026. But till now it has not summoned up the inclination or the courage to put out a collective statement on the US-Israel air offensives on and targeted assassinations in Iran, as well as on Iran's subsequent attacks on non-military targets in the GCC countries, and the shocking action of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean close to bot

Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict

Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans

Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict

Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans

West Asia conflict: 23% households buy induction cooktops amid LPG concerns

Survey by LocalCircles found that households are rushing to buy induction cooktops, as delays in cylinder deliveries and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict raise concerns

UAE helps 500 Golden Visa holders return amid Gulf war travel chaos

Nearly 500 Golden Visa holders and UAE residents returned home after flight disruptions linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict stranded travellers abroad

West Asia war updates: Trump warns Nato over Hormuz; Brent above $105

As the West Asia war enters its third week, Donald Trump warns Nato of consequences for not helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude rises above $105

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Antique retains buy on Yatra; Middle East impact temporary, sees 87% upside

Factoring in the Middle East conflict-related disruption, Antique trimmed its FY26-FY28 earnings estimates for Yatra Online by 4 per cent each and reduced its valuation multiple to 27x from 32x

West Asia war may push cement prices higher; Nomura, Emkay pick top stocks

West Asia tensions may raise fuel and packaging costs for cement firms. Analysts see near-term margin pressure but suggest accumulating large-cap cement stocks.

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis

Instability in West Asia often triggers volatility in global oil markets as fears of supply disruptions push prices higher

US says Iran war-driven oil reserve release will be structured as exchange

Countries around the world are planning releases from strategic oil reserves as the war in West Asia chokes supply and sends fuel prices soaring

US says Iran war-driven oil reserve release will be structured as exchange

Countries around the world are planning releases from strategic oil reserves as the war in West Asia chokes supply and sends fuel prices soaring

Emirates flight bound for Dubai returns to Kochi after security incident

An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Kochi returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported from the destination airport, a CIAL spokesman said. Flight EK533 departed Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at 04.30 am with 325 people on board. En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back due to the sudden closure of Dubai International Airport, he said. The flight landed here at 08.30 am, he added. "Passengers are advised to remain on board while the situation at DXB (Dubai) is reviewed. If the airport resumes operations, the return service will continue," the spokesman said.