Trump’s blockade of Venezuela’s oil tankers: Will it cause disruption in the global crude market?

Trump’s blockade of Venezuela’s oil tankers: Will it cause disruption in the global crude market?

Venezuela is producing approximately 900,000 barrels per day (kbd) of crude oil and condensate, which makes up about 1% of the global oil supply. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in tensions and blockade of Venezuela oil tankers may have little impact on the global crude oil market, believes global real-time data and…

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Oman Archaeological Discovery: Oman: What began as road construction reveals 3,000-year-old graves and rare Iron Age burial rituals | World News

Oman Archaeological Discovery: Oman: What began as road construction reveals 3,000-year-old graves and rare Iron Age burial rituals | World News

Coastal road construction reveals ancient graves and 3,000-year-old burial secrets / Image: file A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in Oman, where construction work along a key coastal road in the Al Batinah region led to the unearthing of graves dating back nearly 3,000 years. The find was confirmed by the Oman Ministry…

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Generative image NEW DELHI: The Russian foreign ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow had no reason to believe India is doing a rethink on its oil purchase from Russia, while also asserting that it’s ready to carry forward close cooperation with India in the energy sector.“We are convinced that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons is mutually beneficial & contributes to maintaining stability in the global energy market,” the ministry said in a post on X, adding Russia stands ready to continue close cooperation in this area with its Indian partners. Venezuelan Oil For India? US Offer Comes With Conditions As Pressure Grows Over Russian CrudeRussia had on Tuesday said it had not received any communication from India about Russian oil purchase being stopped.His comments came a day after US President Trump said PM Modi has “agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the US and, potentially, Venezuela.”In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who spoke with Prime Minister Modi on Monday, announced that India and the US had agreed to a trade deal under which Washington would charge a reduced reciprocal tariff on Delhi, lowering it from 50% to 18%.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

Generative image NEW DELHI: The Russian foreign ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow had no reason to believe India is doing a rethink on its oil purchase from Russia, while also asserting that it’s ready to carry forward close cooperation with India in the energy sector.“We are convinced that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons is mutually beneficial & contributes to maintaining stability in the global energy market,” the ministry said in a post on X, adding Russia stands ready to continue close cooperation in this area with its Indian partners. Venezuelan Oil For India? US Offer Comes With Conditions As Pressure Grows Over Russian CrudeRussia had on Tuesday said it had not received any communication from India about Russian oil purchase being stopped.His comments came a day after US President Trump said PM Modi has “agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the US and, potentially, Venezuela.”In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who spoke with Prime Minister Modi on Monday, announced that India and the US had agreed to a trade deal under which Washington would charge a reduced reciprocal tariff on Delhi, lowering it from 50% to 18%.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

NEW DELHI: The Russian foreign ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow had no reason to believe India is doing a rethink on its oil purchase from Russia, while also asserting that it’s ready to carry forward close cooperation with India in the energy sector.“We are convinced that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons is mutually beneficial…

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‘If there’s an opportunity to get a result’: Gautam Gambhir backs ICC’s pink-ball rule for bad light

‘If there’s an opportunity to get a result’: Gautam Gambhir backs ICC’s pink-ball rule for bad light

NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind the ICC’s new regulation allowing the use of a pink ball under floodlights in red-ball matches interrupted by bad light, calling it a “proactive” and “positive” move that could prevent teams from being denied crucial results.Speaking ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan…

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Wave of civic resignations hits TMC strongholds

Wave of civic resignations hits TMC strongholds

Kolkata/Contai: Mass resignations are causing civic bodies to collapse across Bengal, including in Trinamool strongholds, exposing growing organisational strain within the party.On Monday, North Barrackpore municipality was pushed to the brink after 16 councillors tendered their resignations. The churn has also intensified in Bhatpara, Kanchrapara, Halisahar and Garulia. Most resigning councillors described their move as…

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LeAnn Rimes reschedules two shows from ‘30 Years of Blue’ tour, says ‘I am unable to travel & perform this week’

LeAnn Rimes reschedules two shows from ‘30 Years of Blue’ tour, says ‘I am unable to travel & perform this week’

Grammy-winning artist LeAnn Rimes, who has been gearing up for her much-anticipated tour, has now postponed two of her upcoming shows due to health concerns. LeAnn Rimes reschedules two upcoming shows Taking to social media on April 29, the singer shared an important update with her fans, revealing that her shows in Spokane and Seattle…

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This superstar spotted a real female beggar outside Taj Hotel, cast her in his film, it later became a cult classic

This superstar spotted a real female beggar outside Taj Hotel, cast her in his film, it later became a cult classic

Manoj Kumar and Sadhana’s 1964 film ‘Woh Kaun Thi’ remains one of Hindi cinema’s most talked-about psychological thrillers. The Raj Khosla directorial is remembered for its suspense, music and eerie visuals, but one lesser-known story from the film still surprises fans. Manoj Kumar reportedly helped cast a real female beggar in the movie after spotting…

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Shane McMahon and Marissa Mazzola-McMahon combined net worth in 2025: WWE legacy, business ventures, and financial empire

Shane McMahon and Marissa Mazzola-McMahon combined net worth in 2025: WWE legacy, business ventures, and financial empire

Shane McMahon and Marissa Mazzola-McMahon (Image Source: Getty) Shane McMahon and Marissa Mazzola-McMahon, who both served as WWE Producer/Director, are worth a combined $650 million, the result of decades spent near one of sports entertainment’s most influential families and a carefully curated soon-to-branch portfolio beyond the ring. Shane, as a key McMahon heir, has had…

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T20 World Cup final: A father’s quiet vigil as Abhishek Sharma prepares for his biggest night

T20 World Cup final: A father’s quiet vigil as Abhishek Sharma prepares for his biggest night

Abhishek Sharma (right) speaks to his father Rajkumar Sharma at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo Courtesy: Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: On Saturday, most eyes were glued to the net where Abhishek Sharma was batting during India’s training session on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. Facing a…

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Capricorn Horoscope Today, May 4, 2026: If you’re planning to get or buy a house, you should postpone it

Capricorn Horoscope Today, May 4, 2026: If you’re planning to get or buy a house, you should postpone it

A steady day, neither too high nor too low. Income will balance your expenditures, and that brings quiet relief. The Moon supports practical choices, while Saturn keeps you realistic. You’ll feel calmer once you stop chasing perfection and focus on what’s workable.Long journey shall get cancelled, or postponed, and that’s not a bad thing. Use…

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‘Pakistan Zindabad’: Fan shouts slogan at Shubman Gill; India captain handles it perfectly – watch

‘Pakistan Zindabad’: Fan shouts slogan at Shubman Gill; India captain handles it perfectly – watch

Shubman Gill had a rather awkward moment with a fan while walking on the street in Australia (Images via Getty Images & X/Screengrabs) Indian captain Shubman Gill was left visibly surprised during an interaction with a fan in Australia, after a video surfaced online showing a man shouting “Pakistan Zindabad” while shaking hands with him….

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