Gold, Silver Prices Fall Up To 5.6% As Oil Prices Surge
Gold and silver prices tumble up to 5.6% as geopolitical uncertainty rises, while oil prices surge on supply concerns linked to Middle East tensions.
US President Donald Trump Weighs NATO Exit After Iran Rift
US President Donald Trump considers NATO withdrawal as Secretary of State Marco Rubio questions alliance support during the Iran conflict.
Iran Parliament Advances Strait Of Hormuz Control Plan; Proposes Toll Mechanism
Iran’s parliament advances a plan to regulate the Strait of Hormuz, proposing tolls and tighter maritime controls amid rising regional tensions.
Trump Floats Seizure Of Iran’s Kharg Island Amid Escalating Tensions
Trump compared the potential move to US policy in Venezuela, where Washington aims to control the oil industry “indefinitely” after it forcibly seized President Nicolas Maduro in January.
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Remains Open But Under Its Control Amid Tensions With US
Iranian officials say the vital oil shipping route remains open for most vessels while warning that ships linked to the US and its allies may be restricted.
US Carries Out Major Strike On Iran’s Kharg Island, Trump Says
President Trump says US forces bombed military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding oil infrastructure and warning Tehran.
US Deploys Marines, Warships To Middle East As Iran Threatens Strait Of Hormuz Shipping
The United States is sending additional Marines and warships to the Middle East as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on maritime traffic and regional targets.
Two Indian Nationals Killed, Several Injured In Attack In Sohar, Oman: MEA
Two Indian nationals were killed and several others injured in an attack in Sohar, Oman, the MEA said, adding the Indian mission is assisting victims and monitoring the situation.
43 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Stranded In Iran As Conflict Disrupts Evacuation Efforts
Families seek updates as 43 Tamil Nadu fishermen remain stranded in Iran, with evacuation currently not possible due to port and airport closures.
US To Release 172 Million Barrels Of Oil From Strategic Reserve To Stabilise Global Markets
The US will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a coordinated effort by IEA nations to stabilise global energy markets.
