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Trump’s ‘guardian’ fee: How much would a supertanker have to pay to cross Strait of Hormuz?
Trump, after threatening a renewed US naval blockade, has said that ships will be allowed safe passage via Hormuz for a 20% toll. (AP Photo)
Adding to transit cost uncertainty, US President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 20% reimburse…
Beyond the border: How India is building the firepower to strike targets 1,000km away
Pralay missile on Kartavya Path.
India struck terror targets deep inside Pakistani territory in response to the terror attack on unarmed civilians in Pahalgam, . Right after the pinpointed attack on the nine terror targets, (seven by the a…
BRICS Conference in Moscow highlights connectivity and technological sovereignty
Moscow [Russia], July 14 (ANI): An international conference titled “Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation” was held in Moscow during India’s BRICS Chairship, bringing together policymakers, diplomats and experts fro…
Top news of the day: July 14, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Bhojshala complex: SC suggests temporary prayer space for Muslims until case decided
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) refrained from restoring status quo ante after the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared that the Bhojshala-K…
India, China trade rises to USD 91.72 bn in first 6-month, trade deficit widens to USD 67.1 bn
Beijing: China’s exports to India increased by 21.8 per cent in the first half of 2026 to USD 79.41 billion, while Indian exports to China rose 37.2 per cent to USD 12.31 billion, according to data released by Chinese customs on Tuesday.…
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How Xi went from admiring Putin to managing him
1. FROM MY DESK
Inflation is back in focus this morning, with new CPI data and major bank earnings offering a dual look at how Americans are keeping up.
Elsewhere, we are monitoring the escalating standoff between the U.S.…
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Red Sea: a hinge between West Asia and Horn of Africa
When commercial ships started bypassing the Red Sea due to attacks from Yemen’s Houthis, the immediate consequences could be felt thousands of kilometres away in the form of higher freight charges, slower supply chains and ships taking the longer rout…
India’s June exports shine through West Asia dark clouds; trade deficit widens to five-month high
New Delhi: India’s goods exports rose 15.5% from a year earlier to $40.41 billion in June, but the trade deficit widened to a five-month high of $30.43 billion as imports grew faster, driven by oil, gold and electronics, according to official dat…
China Builds Full-Scale Model Of US Destroyer In Remote Desert
Security analysts poring over satellite photos of China have shared a surreal image: There’s a detailed, full-scale replica of a US Navy destroyer in the middle of a remote stretch of Chinese desert.…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 14, 2026
Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’, impose Hormuz transit fees
US President Donald Trump on July 13 said the United States would again strike Iran “hard,” as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockad…