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Is there an end in sight to the chaos in the Middle East? Iran has set a high bar for a possible ceasefire with the United States, as tensions have been escalating since February 28. The ongoing military exchanges between the US-Israel coalition and Iran have created a constantly evolving situation. Meanwhile, apart from Tehran’s…
SRINAGAR\JAMMU: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed grave concern Saturday over Eid prayers being blocked at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Mosque, terming it “regrettable” and questioning LG Manoj Sinha-led administration’s claims of “normality” in the Union territory.“Across J&K, Eid prayers were offered. But prayers were not allowed at Jamia Mosque. It exposes the administration that controls…
More than 20 countries on Saturday expressed readiness to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran’s closure of the strategic route.The UAE ministry of foreign affairs released a joint statement signed by the leaders of the UAE, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New…
In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by authorities amid escalating regional tensions. The update was confirmed by UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on their X handle. It reads, “Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE…
The Trump administration significantly underestimated the possibility that Iran would move to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes, leaving Washington scrambling to manage the economic fallout as the conflict disrupts one of the world’s most critical energy routes, according to sources cited by CNN.Officials familiar with internal discussions said the…
India’s manufacturing sector is on high alert as the war involving Iran threatens to disrupt key maritime routes used for global trade. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: The ripple effects of the ongoing Middle East tensions, LPG supply issues, rising oil prices and closure of Strait of Hormuz are being felt across industries in India….
Representative AI image (Credit: Chatgpt) The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery of the global energy system have become the epicentre of the latest shock to oil markets as the US-Israeli war on Iran escalates. Tankers are anchored, refineries are struggling to ship fuel, and some of the world’s biggest oil…
Flight operations at Hamad International Airport remain temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatar airspace, airport authorities said in an update shared on social media. According to the airport, the suspension of scheduled services is linked to the temporary shutdown of Qatari airspace, a situation that authorities said is beyond the airport’s control….
Flights operated by Gulf Air are still temporarily suspended, and this is because the closure of the airspace in Bahrain is still ongoing, just like in other regions that are being affected by the disruptions in aviation in the Middle East. In an update issued by the airline, Gulf Air confirmed that all services will…
Margao: More than four years after the Reserve Bank of India revoked its licence, at least 800 depositors of the defunct Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank are still waiting to recover approximately Rs 40 crore in savings, with no clear timeline in sight for relief.The RBI cancelled the bank’s licence in July 2021, triggering liquidation proceedings…
