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The ongoing Iran war and the consequent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an oil story. As supply delays stretch into weeks, the ripple effects are beginning to show up across a range of industrial inputs. The United Kingdom, alongside Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands, has now issued a joint statement…
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday expressed deep condolences following the death of an Indian national in Riyadh, as the government continues to coordinate the repatriation of citizens caught in the escalating West Asia conflict. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed the fatality following recent security incidents in the Saudi capital on March…
The escalating conflict in West Asia is triggering a full-blown global energy shock, with key oil and gas infrastructure increasingly coming under direct attack. Strikes on Israel’s Haifa refinery and Qatar’s major LNG facilities have disrupted significant portions of global energy supply, with long-term repair timelines raising fears of a prolonged crunch. At the heart…
The unending war against Iran is now being seen as a turning point in world order. How did the US get it so wrong? The US made three big assumptions before pulling the trigger on February 28. First, the US believed the world balance of power, while past its unipolar prime, was still favourable, with…
Iran has claimed a direct missile impact in Tel Aviv as part of the latest wave of its ongoing offensive, marking a fresh escalation in the conflict. Visuals released by Iranian media appear to show a strike in the city, though the exact location and extent of damage remain unverified. This comes as Iran launches…
Two people of Indian origin have been fined 1,391 pounds (about Rs 1.45 lakh) for spitting paan in a public place in Brent area of London. According to media reports, both the people were asked to pay a fine of 100 pounds at the first opportunity, but they did not pay it. After this the…
Global oil prices have traced a volatile but steadily rising trajectory since the onset of the conflict, reflecting mounting supply fears and geopolitical uncertainty. Starting at around $94 per barrel before the war, prices saw modest early gains, inching up to nearly $96 within the first week. However, volatility soon set in, with brief dips…
US President Trump surprised the Japanese Prime Minister on Thursday when he mentioned the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941. Trump said this in a light tone, but this comment is considered uncomfortable for Japan. Trump was answering questions from journalists during a meeting with PM Sanae Takaichi. Then a reporter asked him – Why did…
The United States has reportedly launched a major military operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warplanes and Apache helicopters to target Iranian naval assets threatening key shipping lanes. The move signals a sharp escalation in tensions, as Iran continues to leverage its geographic advantage over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints….
ran’s Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the death of its chief Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an air strike. “The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the purified soul of God’s righteous servant, Martyr Dr. Ali Larijani,” the council said, adding that his son and his bodyguards had…