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From Crude To Crops: Why Turmoil At Hormuz Could Hit India's Agri Market
West Asia's turmoil is triggering global anxiety across commodities, and it's not just oil, but fertilisers, chemicals, feedstocks, and energy-intensive materials.
The Challenges In Reopening Strait Of Hormuz, A Vital Oil Chokepoint
The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The narrow waterway off Iran's coast, now effectivel
2 Indians Dead, 1 Missing In Middle East War, Confirms Foreign Ministry
The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jasiwal, on Wednesday confirmed that the two Indian nationals have lost their lives and one still remains missing amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.
Van Smashes Into Security Barricade Near White House
A van slammed into a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, police said, triggering a full lockdown of downtown Washington.
Missiles Marked "In Memory Of Epstein Island Victims" Fired By Iran Amid War
Eleven days into the US and Israel's war on Iran, Tehran is firing retaliatory missiles bearing the words "in memory of victims of Epstein Island" at its targets.
How Middle East War Has Become A Combat Lab For India's Military Planners
The sinking of an Iranian naval vessel on March 4 underscored how the Indian Ocean region is no longer insulated from the spillover effects of major power confrontations.
Meta Acquires AI Agent Network Moltbook That Sam Altman Once Mocked
Mark Zuckerberg's tech giant Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook. It is designed as a social network where AI agents can interact with each other, exchange information, and coordinate tasks.
JD Vance Mostly Silent On Iran War, Trump Says He's "Philosophically Different"
Days before US and Israeli strikes, US Vice President JD Vance said that there was “no chance” of a drawn-out war if the strikes proceeded.
Thai Cargo Ship Sailing To India Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War
Iran News Live Updates, Strait Of Hormuz: Cargo Ship Mayuree Naree Sailing To India Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz: Thai Navy
'Sank 16 Iranian Mine-Layer Ships In Hormuz': US Says On Iran War Day 12
American forces sank 16 mine-layers Wednesday in an operation framed as a pre-emptive strike against Iran's plans to mine the Strait of Hormuz the waterway over which Tehran controls and which is at the centre of global oil supply concerns.
"King Of The World": Statue Showing Trump And Epstein Recreating 'Titanic' Pose Appears In DC
A plaque on the statue mockingly describes their relationship as a "tragic love story" built on "luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches."
Offices Of Tech Giants Google, Microsoft, Banks In Iran Crosshairs: Report
Offices and infrastructure of tech giants in Israel and Gulf countries may come under Iranian fire as the conflict in the Middle East drags on
"Like Star Wars": Video Shows Ukraine Taking Out Russian Shahed Drone
The footage shows Ukrainian fighters shooting down a drone in what many viewers say mirrors a scene straight out of Star Wars
Iran Mocks Trump, Netanyahu In Lego Video After Mojataba Khamenei's Appointment
Iranian state media released a Lego-style animated video of the events surrounding the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.
Mojtaba Khamenei Gets NOPO Shield: All About Iran's 'Black-Clad' Kill Squad
Tehran has reportedly deployed an elite counterterrorism unit to protect Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli strike.
Wheel Damaged In Hard Landing, Air India Express Plane Stuck On Phuket Runway
Photographs from the scene show the broken nose wheel lying on the runway.
No Need For Panic Buying, Our UAE Stores Stocked For 6 Months: LuLu Group
With parts of the Middle East facing aviation disruptions due to the conflict, retailers have increasingly turned to dedicated cargo flights to transport perishable food items.
Iran Lays Sea Mines In Strait Of Hormuz: Here's How They Work
Iran has reportedly begun laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy routes. A few dozen mines have been placed so far in the waterway, according to media reports.
After Oil, Gas, Iran's Hormuz Chokehold Raises Fertiliser Red Flag For India
US-Israel war on Iran disrupts fertiliser supply to India, threatening imports, particularly urea, and posing food security risks for the country's 147 crore population to add to concerns over energy supply volatility.
