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Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly 72% of prewar levels, according to market reporting cited in U.S. coverage, signaling that the region’s energy arteries are functioning more effectively despite months of geopolitical strain. Washington says Iran is increasingly “exhausted” by the blockade pressure and mounting economic costs, suggesting Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is weakening even as the broader standoff remains unresolved.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Commodities, Energy & FX11h ago

U.S. Crude Slides Nearly 8% for the Week as Tehran Signals Hormuz Talks at the U.N.

U.S. crude oil fell sharply for the week after Iran and the United States held discussions on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, reviving hopes of a diplomatic opening around the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate ended Friday lower, while Brent also declined, as traders weighed Tehran's proposal to reopen the vital shipping lane under a temporary peace arrangement.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Trump Rejects Iran Deal, Escalating Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

In a decisive move, President Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days, citing Tehran's weakened position in the ongoing conflict. This decision raises concerns over global oil supply and regional stability.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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Aviation, Shipping & Logistics1h ago

India's Engineering Exports Jump 24.9% in August as US, China and UK Demand Surges

India's engineering goods exports rose 24.86% year-on-year in August to $12.32 billion, powered by strong shipments to the US, China and the UK, even as West Asia logistics disruptions weighed on some Gulf markets. EEPC India said the broad-based expansion signals firmer global confidence in "Brand India" and points to improving demand conditions for exporters.

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India Sports & Cricket3h ago

India's Kabaddi Double Act Marches Into Asian Games Finals With Commanding Wins

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams stayed on track for another golden sweep at the Asian Games on Friday, advancing to their respective finals with emphatic semifinal victories. The women beat Nepal 48-24, while the men overpowered Thailand 66-28, extending both teams' unbeaten runs in the tournament.

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India Entertainment & Culture7h ago

'Heggana Muddu' Review: Poorna Anchors a Sharp Relationship Drama Undone by Its Own Contradictions

Avinash Balekkala's Kannada debut, Heggana Muddu, begins as a pointed, unsettling study of an arranged marriage shaped by patriarchy, ego and emotional silence. It is lifted by Poorna's increasingly convincing performance, but the film loses momentum when it splits its leads into separate tracks and loses sight of its core conflict.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio Meets Lavrov at UN as Washington and Moscow Probe a War Without an Endgame

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, underscoring that even amid deep U.S.-Russia hostility, diplomatic channels remain open. According to the State Department, the two discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and the broader bilateral relationship, a sign that Washington is still testing whether limited engagement can influence a conflict that has defied repeated efforts at resolution.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones as Yemen War Spills Toward Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom, underscoring the continuing reach of Yemen's war beyond its borders. The reported attacks came amid a wider regional escalation, with Reuters and other outlets linking the episode to heightened tensions involving Iran, Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition.

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