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A Russian-flagged tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying an estimated 730,000 barrels of crude, is closing in on Cuba even as the United States tightens its de facto oil blockade on the island. Washington is weighing its options, with the possibility of interception looming, while Moscow signals defiance by making the shipment highly visible. What might…
Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose slightly last week, signalling continued labour market resilience even as hiring momentum has slowed over the past year.New filings for jobless aid increased by 5,000 to 210,000 for the week ended March 21, up from 205,000 in the previous week, the US Labour Department said on…
Oil prices remained volatile on Monday as traders assessed escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $98, as markets reacted to a 48-hour final warning issued by Donald Trump.The WTI crude stood at $98.67 per barrel around 7:55 am IST….
The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer defined solely by advanced fighter jets or billion-dollar missile systems. Instead, a new class of cheap, expendable drones has moved to the centre of the battlefield, reshaping how modern wars are fought. From the skies over the Persian Gulf to earlier conflicts in…
MUMBAI: Hailing the India men’s team for winning the 2026 T20 World Cup and the Women’s team too for clinching their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title last year, former India captain Rohit Sharma has expressed hope that “there is looking back from here,” and both the sides “carry this momentum forward.” “I am very…
Despite facing significant pre-release challenges, ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ has achieved a strong box office performance. The film garnered Rs 3.75 crore on its ninth day, pushing its total earnings to Rs 29.40 crore. It is now poised to cross the Rs 30 crore milestone, demonstrating considerable audience interest. Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha,…
Two days after a fatal Holi dispute in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, a car and bike, allegedly belonging to an accused’s relative, were torched, escalating tensions. Heavy security is now in place as police investigate the vehicle burning and have arrested eight individuals in connection with the killing. NEW DELHI: Two days after 26-year-old Tarun was…
Ram Gopal Varma says no Bollywood “camps” exist—pure self-interest. Advised Vivek to stick to intense ‘Company’-style roles like young Nana Patekar, not romances/comedies. Feud stemmed from 2003 Aishwarya Rai row; Vivek alleged Salman’s threats, faced boycott despite hits. Director Ram Gopal Varma with his impressive filmography fundamentally shifted the focus on how stories are brought…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be attacked. Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said ships trying to transit the narrow waterway would be “set ablaze”.The strait, which lies between Iran and Oman, is…
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…
