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Several countries in the subcontinent have reached out to India seeking additional fuel as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East curtails energy supplies from the Persian Gulf.This comes after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has left several countries in South Asia with limited stockpiles and few alternative supply routes.While addressing…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States would tap its strategic oil reserves to help reduce fuel prices as global energy markets reel from the escalating Middle East conflict.“We’ll do that, and then we’ll fill it up,” Trump said about releasing crude from the US strategic reserve. “Right now,…
One of the world’s largest oil refineries in the United Arab Emirates has been shut down as a precaution after a drone attack near the facility, as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies.The shutdown comes amid mounting fears of a broader energy crisis, with the Paris-based International Energy Agency announcing an…
The US Department of State has issued updated guidance for Americans currently in the Middle East, urging them to stay in contact with US embassies and register for alerts as authorities monitor the evolving regional situation. In its update issued on March 9, 2026, at 9 PM Eastern Time, the department urged the American citizens…
As the Middle East war continues to cast a shadow over energy supplies, G-7 nations are considering to jointly release strategic oil reserves. According to a report by Financial Times, finance ministers of the Group of Seven are set to discuss a potential joint release of strategic emergency reserves, on Monday, in a bid to…
The government has also directed producers to supply LPG, propane and butane to state-run refiners. (AI image) Middle East crisis impact: The government has activated emergency provisions to ensure there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in wake of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war that has hit India’s imports of the energy source. India,…
The UK Home Office has announced an “emergency brake” on certain visa routes for nationals from four countries following what officials described as widespread abuse of legal visa pathways to claim asylum. Under the new measure, the UK government will end sponsored study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, while skilled worker…
Amid the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a special control room to assist Indian nationals who may be affected by the ongoing crisis and travel disruptions. In a press release issued on March 4, 2026, the Ministry said the control room will…
Amid escalating situations, embassies across West Asia have issued fresh advisories urging Indian nationals to remain cautious and strictly follow official guidance in view of the prevailing regional situation. The advisories, released through official social media handles and embassy websites, emphasise vigilance, limited movement, and close monitoring of local updates. All details here. Embassy of…
Rinku Singh (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: India batter Rinku Singh has flown back home due to a medical emergency in the family. It is reliably learnt that his father was undergoing cancer treatment for over a year, and his condition has deteriorated in the last few days.The entire team trained in Chennai from…
