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Diplomacy over deployment. (Ians file photo of Jaishankar) NEW DELHI: India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Iran to restore shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, positioning dialogue with Tehran as an alternative to the military approach advocated by US president Donald Trump.New Delhi has hailed its direct talks with Iranian authorities as the…
As tensions in the Middle East continue to boil, the ripple effects are being felt across global oil markets. Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, have thrown supply chains into uncertainty, prompting governments and refiners worldwide to rush in search of alternatives. The International Energy Agency…
MUMBAI: India’s trade and energy supplies face fresh risks after reinsurers and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) clubs announced cancellation of war risk insurance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian waters, following an escalation in the Iran conflict. The cancellations, effective from this week, have left over 150 vessels stranded and disrupted a…
Global oil markets are heading into a volatile phase as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of supply disruption through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with analysts warning that crude prices could surge sharply if the conflict deepens.Khamenei’s death, confirmed by Iranian state media earlier, triggered warnings about strong retaliation…
Poverty in Pakistan has climbed to an 11-year high of 29%, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, according to an official survey released by planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday. The report estimates that about 70 million people now live in extreme poverty, defined by a monthly threshold of Rs8,484…
Selling pressure in global technology stocks spilled over to Indian IT counters listed in the US on Thursday, with Infosys and Wipro ADRs declining sharply amid a broader risk-off mood and concerns over interest rate outlook and AI-driven disruption in the sector.Infosys’ American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) fell more than 7 per cent to an intraday…
Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly bid farewell to a tattoo honoring his iconic father, David Beckham, a move that many interpret as a dramatic turn in their familial tensions. After openly expressing his desire for independence and distancing himself from his parents, this tattoo alteration signals an even bigger divide within the Beckham clan. Brooklyn Beckham…
The Beckham family drama just refuses to die down. After Brooklyn Beckham shared some serious family grievances on social media, new pics of the 26-year-old out in LA have fans buzzing even louder. Once the golden child of “Brand Beckham,” Brooklyn’s now flipping the script – covering up tattoos that screamed family love. Is this…
Najmul Hossain Shanto (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Amid growing uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, star batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has made it clear that the players want to feature in the ICC showpiece, even as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains firm on its refusal to play matches in India….
Babar Azam (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Babar Azam’s difficult run in the 2025–26 Big Bash League showed no signs of easing as the Pakistan star endured another low return in Sydney Sixers’ must-win clash against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Sunday, January 18. Opening the batting once again alongside Steve Smith, Babar struggled…
