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Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was letting 10 oil tankers pass Hormuz

Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House, elaborating on what he had previously described as a "present" from Iran

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

OECD projects India's GDP to grow at 7.6% in FY26, 6.1% in FY27

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday projected India's GDP to grow at 7.6 per cent in the current fiscal and 6.1 per cent in 2026-27.

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

India among 5 nations granted passage via Strait of Hormuz by Iran

Iran allows India, China and others limited Hormuz access, raising stakes for global energy security amid selective blockade in wartime conditions

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

IOC's new policy bars transgender athletes from women's Olympics events

The eligibility policy that will apply from the LA Olympics in July 2028 "protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category," the IOC said

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Iran must give up nukes, else we will keep 'blowing them away': Trump

Trump said that discussions between the two sides are ongoing, though Tehran has pushed back against claims that it is eager to strike a deal.

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

US proposal not enough for success, but talks still possible: Iran official

According to the official, Tehran believes the framework does not meet the basic conditions needed for progress

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

India, China ties on correct path of improvement: Chinese FM Wang Yi

In the last few months, India and China have stepped up efforts to stabilise their relations, seeking a reset after the 2020 military standoff in the Galwan Valley

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 8:04 PM IST

European Parliament approves US trade deal but adds safeguard clauses

It set a 15 per cent tariff on most goods in an effort to stave off far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

US weekly jobless claims edge up to 210,000; labour market remains stable

Claims have been tucked in a 201,000-230,000 range this year amid low layoffs

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Oil rises as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects

Oil jumps over 3% as Middle East tensions threaten supply, with Hormuz disruption and global outages intensifying fears of a prolonged energy crisis

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

G7 leaders' June summit to include India, Brazil, Kenya, not China: Elysee

France invites India, Brazil, South Korea and Kenya to G7 summit as it pushes to fix global imbalances amid energy shocks and geopolitical uncertainty

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

Iran must act fast to salvage talks before 'it's too late', warns Trump

A day earlier, Iran said it had reviewed the ceasefire framework proposed by Trump but found the terms unacceptable

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

Pentagon considers redirecting Ukraine military aid to West Asia: Report

The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under which partner countries buy US arms for Kyiv

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

Israel media claims Iran Naval commander killed, no confirmation from Iran

Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Alireza Tangsiri was responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey

The attack, just outside Turkish territorial waters, likely aimed to disable the engine room in the Sierra Leone-flagged vessel that was carrying Russian oil

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Why Bangladesh PM Rahman's post on 1971 genocide puts revisionism to rest

Tarique Rahman's Genocide Day post names Pakistan's role, signalling a shift in Bangladesh's narrative amid Yunus-era revisionism and evolving ties with Islamabad

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of US combat forces in the region

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

SE Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centres amid Iran war

The Iran war is underscoring the vulnerability of Asia's energy supplies, raising the sense of urgency about finding alternatives to oil and gas in Southeast Asia

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

US court sides with Trump admin on detaining immigrants without bond

A US appeals court panel in St Louis overturned a lower court ruling that required a Mexican national arrested for lacking legal documents to be granted a bond hearing before an immigration judge

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Asian stocks fall, oil climbs over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was trading 0.3 per cent lower at 53,607.75. South Korea's Kospi lost 1.9 per cent to 5,537.30

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST