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Strait of Hormuz disruptions: India’s crude buys from Russia may double from January levels; reach 40% of oil imports

Russian oil supplies to India could rise sharply, potentially doubling from January levels to account for at least 40% of India’s total imports. (AI image) As supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz continue due to the US-Iran war, India has stepped up its purchases of Russian crude oil. In fact, compared to the January…

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GPS disruptions, mine warnings: How Indian ships navigate Hormuz amid Gulf tensions

Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Indian seafarers navigating the Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS disruptions, warnings of underwater mines and the absence of a clear navigation authority even as Iran, in a big relief to New Delhi, announced the safe passage for containers belonging to “friendly nations”.Ships in the region are…

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Strait of Hormuz disruptions: India buys first LPG cargo from Iran in years; tanker was initially bound for China

India has faced significant disruption to energy supplies routed through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) For the first time in several years, India has reportedly purchased liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran after the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day sanctions waiver to keep oil and gas prices in check. India had stopped energy…

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Trump sanctions waiver for Iran crude oil: What does it mean for India amid Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions?

India has not imported crude oil from Iran since mid-2019, after the United States withdrew sanctions waivers. (AI image) Will India get access to Iran crude oil after over 6 years? Amid the raging Middle-East conflict and rising oil prices, the Donald Trump administration has announced a temporary relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil. This…

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Dubai Airports update March 21: Etihad Airways asks passengers to check latest flight status and warns of online scams amid ongoing travel disruptions

As of 21 March 2026, flight operations at Dubai’s airports and other UAE airports—mostly on Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world, remain partially functional. The operations remain disrupted given the latest official airline statements and advisories. As per official airline updates, major UAE carriers including Emirates…

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Us Petrol Prices Rise: ‘To mitigate short-term disruptions’: Donald Trump suspends Jones Act for 60 days as Iran war drives up US fuel costs – what it means

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has temporarily waived the century-old Jones Act for 60 days in a bid to ease rising energy costs in the United States, after the US-Israeli war with Iran sent oil markets sharply higher and pushed up petrol prices.As per news agency AFP,…

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Dubai Flights Disruptions: Dubai Airports Update: CEO Paul Griffiths says “We will bounce back very quickly from the current situation” as operations stabilise after regional disruptions

Dubai is home to two of the busiest aviation hubs in the world, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). In recent times, Dubai’s aviation sector has been through a lot amid the regional tensions. Despite all odds, the aviation in Dubai is in steady recovery. Authorities have confirmed that operations are…

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Flying via the Middle East? Here’s how ongoing disruptions could impact travellers and what to expect |

The Middle East is considered a hub of global aviation, providing connectivity between Asia, Europe, Africa, and America, with some of the busiest air transit points in the world. For millions of air travelers, especially those traveling from India, Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi have always been major air transit points. However, airspace restrictions, geopolitical…

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