Iraq is giving discount of up to 33 dollars on crude oil: Will have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid war; India is the third largest buyer of Iraqi oil

Iraq is giving discount of up to 33 dollars on crude oil: Will have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid war; India is the third largest buyer of Iraqi oil

Iraq’s government oil company is giving a discount of up to $ 33.40 per barrel on its ‘Basra Medium’ crude. Currently its price is around $120 per barrel. According to Bloomberg report, this discount is for those buyers who want to load oil in May. However, to get this cheap oil, tankers will have to…

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‘We’re Suffocating The Regime’: US Treasury Chief Says Iran Unable To Pay Its Soldiers Amid Blockade

‘We’re Suffocating The Regime’: US Treasury Chief Says Iran Unable To Pay Its Soldiers Amid Blockade

Last Updated:May 03, 2026, 10:43 PM IST Bessent’s remarks came as both the US and Iran have imposed restrictions on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Courtesy: Reuters) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the United States was “suffocating” the Iranian regime through President Donald Trump’s…

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Asking for things I can’t agree to: Trump on Iran’s fresh talks proposal

Asking for things I can’t agree to: Trump on Iran’s fresh talks proposal

US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal for talks aimed at ending the ongoing deadlock, after Tehran—through mediation by Pakistan—submitted a fresh offer for negotiations, raising cautious hopes of a breakthrough. Trump said Iran was seeking concessions he could not accept. “They want to make a deal, but ……

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Stock Market Close: Sensex Ends 3-Day Winning Streak, Falls 757 Points, Nifty Settles Below 24,400

Stock Market Close: Sensex Ends 3-Day Winning Streak, Falls 757 Points, Nifty Settles Below 24,400

Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 3:35 PM IST The Nifty50 and the Sensex snapped a three-day winning streak as IT stocks weighed. Sensex Today Sensex Today: Nifty50 and Sensex snapped a three-day winning streak as IT stocks weighed. Global equities declined as the failed US-Iran talks stoked worries about a prolonged tension in West Asia. Broader…

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Why Is US Turning Up Heat On Iraq To Distance Itself From Iran

Why Is US Turning Up Heat On Iraq To Distance Itself From Iran

Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 08:34 IST The United States has suspended security cooperation with Iraq while pressing Baghdad to curb Iran-backed militias responsible for attacks on American interests. A bus carrying Iraq’s men’s national football team moves past a billboard depicting Iran’s slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (AFP) The United States has intensified pressure…

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps naval blockade as talks stall

Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps naval blockade as talks stall

Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 03:05 IST Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps naval blockade, Pakistan urges diplomacy as planned Islamabad talks remain uncertain, tensions rise after US seizes Iranian cargo ship. US President Donald Trump. (Image: Brendan SMIALOWSKI/AFP) US President Donald Trump has said he will extend the ongoing ceasefire with Iran while continuing a…

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Sensex Gains 1,300 Points In 3 Days: Can US-Iran De-escalation Push It To 85,000?

Sensex Gains 1,300 Points In 3 Days: Can US-Iran De-escalation Push It To 85,000?

Last Updated:April 21, 2026, 2:07 pm IST The primary catalyst behind the recent upmove is optimism around a possible de-escalation in US-Iran tensions Nifty 50, Sensex prediction Hopes of a potential breakthrough in talks between the United States and Iran are lifting global market sentiment, with reports suggesting fresh negotiations could take place in Pakistan…

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‘No Excuses, Just Wins’: White House Shares Cryptic Post As Iran Talks Hang In Balance

‘No Excuses, Just Wins’: White House Shares Cryptic Post As Iran Talks Hang In Balance

Last Updated:April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM IST The White House post featuring Trump in a UFC-style image comes as uncertainty deepens over US-Iran talks and ceasefire claims. The cryptic message featuring Donald Trump wearing a UFC-style belt comes as Washington and Tehran trade accusations over ceasefire violations, with the next round of talks unclear. (Image:…

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US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE: US Enforces Iran Ports’ Blockade With 12 Ships, 100 Aircraft & Over 10,000 Troops

US-Israel-Iran War News LIVE: US Enforces Iran Ports’ Blockade With 12 Ships, 100 Aircraft & Over 10,000 Troops

US-Iran-Israel War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has said that it remains unclear whether the current ceasefire with Iran will be extended, even as he struck an optimistic note on ongoing negotiations. Speaking to reporters, Trump said talks are progressing well and hinted that the next round of discussions could take place over the weekend…

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