The Latest Breaking News from Oil

US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a sea drone

The US military destroyed two Iranian boats attempting to seize a drone ship. This incident occurred in waters off Iran, escalating recent tensions between the two nations. Global oil markets face further pressure from increased attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The conflict has significantly impacted oil prices and poses…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict ‘hopefully’ nearing end and claims to be in direct talks with Tehran

Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the war

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Oil Price Today (September 16): Crude oil hovers below $109 despite rising Saudi supply concerns. $120 soon?

Investors are now watching how long Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline will remain out of operation. Drone strikes forced the pipeline to shut last week, and Saudi Aramco has since delayed oil deliveries to some European buyers this month, according to a Bloomberg report.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

How to Test Perfume in a Shop the Right Way and Actually Buy the Right Fragrance

Why the Paper Strip Is Almost UselessThe blotter strip tells you one thing: the top notes, the first burst of alcohol and aromatic compounds that evaporate within minutes. It tells you nothing about how a fragrance behaves on warm skin, how it shifts through its heart notes, or what it…

Times Life · Sep 16

Attar vs Eau de Parfum: Concentration, Carrier Oil, and What Actually Lasts on Indian Skin

Why your perfume vanishes by afternoonMost alcohol-based fragrances are designed for dry, cool-climate skin. The formula assumes low ambient humidity and a skin surface that holds alcohol long enough for the top notes to bloom before evaporating cleanly. Indian skin, typically warmer, often more melanin-rich, and in many climates persistently…

Times Life · Sep 16

Top, Heart and Base Notes Explained: Which Perfume Fragrance Lasts in Indian Humidity

Why Your Perfume Disappears So FastTop notes are the first thing you smell when you spray, citrus, green herbs, light florals, and they are designed to evaporate. That is their function. In a controlled, air-conditioned European environment, top notes linger for 15 to 30 minutes before giving way to the…

Times Life · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia runs out of oil export routes as pipeline shuts, Hormuz blocked

Saudi Arabia's oil exports face growing challenges after attacks closed a key pipeline. Iran and its allies have tightened their grip on vital maritime routes. The kingdom's main oil export route through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. Houthi attacks have also reduced shipments through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Qawwali Evenings at Nizamuddin: Timings, Etiquette and Where to Sit in the Basti, Delhi

The Thursday that never quite endsThe smell reaches you before the sound does. Attar, marigold garlands going soft in the heat, frying oil from the biryani stalls lining the lane into the basti, all of it hits as you step off the main road near Nizamuddin West and begin the…

Times Life · Sep 16

Venezuela Joins the G20's Oil Talks in Houston: What's Really Driving the Invitation

Venezuela joins the G20 energy talks in Houston weeks after a 100-year U.S. oil deal, as diesel hits a record $6.27 a gallon.

Latin Times · Sep 16