The deployment comes as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a tense standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil shipments.
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The deployment comes as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a tense standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil shipments.
Washington is seeking Iranian assurances that commercial vessels will not come under fire, but Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on the US fully accepting its conditions.
Think tank GTRI has warned that a Russia sanctions bill passed by the US Senate could subject Indian exports to tariffs of up to 100% if New Delhi keeps buying Russian crude.
Trump said the projects would "create thousands of jobs and promote our economic stability and security," at an event at the State Department.
The highway is a 1,360-kilometre strategically important road project connecting Moreh (Manipur, India) to Mae Sot (Thailand) via Myanmar.
Stricter Chinese visa approvals are disrupting Indian companies' China travel, threatening supply chains and project execution in electronics and automobiles.
Brent crude climbed above $83 a barrel after rallying nearly 4% in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $78.
KKR agreed to acquire Medicover's Indian hospital operations for "1.2 billion, aiming to expand its healthcare investments in India. The deal is expected to close in Q4 after approvals.
Brent crude traded near $84 a barrel after tumbling almost 5% in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate hovered around $81, with traders closely monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz.
As one of the largest expenses for airlines, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) plays a crucial role in determining operating costs.