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Foreign holiday? West Asia war heat burns hole in pocket this summer

While West Asia is out of bounds because of the war, high airfares to SE Asia are also a concern for travellers

Chinese API price surge tests India's pharma buffers amid West Asia crisis

Rising API prices from China and feedstock disruptions amid the West Asia crisis are tightening cost pressures on India's pharma sector despite temporary inventory buffers

Iranian Foreign Minister heads to Pakistan as Hormuz standoff deepens

Iran's top diplomat heads to Pakistan as Hormuz tensions deepen, with US blockade, stalled talks, and oil supply disruptions intensifying the regional crisis

When geopolitics becomes economics: India's moment in a disrupted world

Geoeconomics is no longer a subset of geopolitics; it is fast becoming its primary language

Crude outlook: Oil may head toward $112 on supply risks amid West Asia war

The crude oil market remains on a knife-edge. Brent's surge above $105 reflects genuine supply risks from Hormuz disruptions.

How the war in Iran is shifting from bombardment to a test of wills

The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and US President Trump faces a political backlash at home

India likely to hand over Chabahar port reins to Iranian entity

India plans to divest its stake in Chabahar Port ahead of US sanctions expiry, balancing strategic interests with geopolitical and legal risks

West Asia crisis: Supply woes could trigger demand shock, says RBI Bulletin

War, weak monsoon raise upside risks to inflation

Markets slide as Brent crude goes past $100 per barrel amid West Asia war

Hormuz bottleneck and frozen US-Iran talks revive global risk fears

Ammonia shortage: DoP to seek support from MoPNG, Fertilisers Dept

The Department of Pharmaceuticals plans to approach MoPNG and the Fertilisers Department to secure ammonia supplies for drugmakers amid shortages triggered by West Asia tensions

A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in West Asia war diplomacy

China's role as an unofficial mediator in the latest war in the Middle East is drawing attention across the world as it seeks to project the image of being a responsible global power while US actions are straining its long-standing alliances. China's profile in international diplomacy has risen in recent years, thanks to active efforts from its diplomats. Long reluctant to get involved in conflicts far from its borders, it has nevertheless emerged as a major player with attempts to mediate conflicts from Southeast Asia to Europe. With the Iran war, Beijing is not an official mediator, but all parties - including Washington and Tehran - say it has played an important role in trying to de-escalate the conflict. Experts say Beijing's strategies for diplomacy in multiple conflicts have looked similar and have had mixed success in influencing negotiations, but the efforts come at an opportune time, as US actions under President Donald Trump have increased tensions with traditional ...

31 ships turned back as US enforces blockade against Iran: CENTCOM

Amidst this friction, the Trump administration is reportedly pushing for a more consistent diplomatic engagement from Tehran as the precarious ceasefire persists

West Asia crisis: A 60-day deadline could pressure Trump to end Iran war

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it

Best of BS Opinion: West Asia ceasefire welcome, but road ahead unclear

From US-Iran tensions and AI-led drug trials to urban inequality and regulatory norms, today's Best of BS Opinion curates key editorials and columns shaping the discourse

Hormuz tensions rise as IRGC seizes two vessels amid stalled talks

Pakistan still trying to bring both sides together for negotiations

Ground realities: Ceasefire extended, but path ahead remains unclear

If, as reported, the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is actively sidelining the political authorities, it is difficult to see scope for common ground

Riding out the West Asia storm: Testing India's economic resilience

Against this backdrop, the latest IMF's April 2026 World Economic Outlook still marks India out as an outlier of strength. India's FY27 growth forecast has been revised upward to 6.5 per cent

West Asia conflict prompted MPC status quo, flag external sector risks

RBI holds rates amid West Asia risks, as MPC flags inflation, supply shocks, and external pressures while maintaining a cautious growth outlook