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Asian markets opened the week on a weak footing, with investor sentiment weighed down by surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. While Nikkei slid 5%, South Korea’s Kospi fell over 4%, though the indices later pared some of the losses.On Monday, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 412 points or…
The Middle East crisis has left oil markets on edge, and the volatility is expected to continue. Prices are likely to stay high, even as forecasts vary on how long the surge will last, with the ongoing conflict still disrupting global supplies. Prices edged lower on Friday but held firmly above the $100 mark, reflecting…
As tensions escalate in the boiling Middle Eastern region, residents and travellers are scrambling to catch the first outbound flights. Yet, many Indian blue-collar workers remain behind, choosing to stay for their jobs and to support their families rather than return home. While salaries continue to be paid on schedule, recruiters caution that a prolonged…
Debris from one of the UAVs fell under the Independence Monument on Maidan in Kyiv. Explosions echoed across the Ukrainian capital on Monday as air defences engaged a barrage of Russian projectiles in a rare daytime assault on Kyiv.AFP reported air defence batteries firing repeatedly as flashes lit up the sky and plumes of smoke…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) called on nations to send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping as Iranian forces continue their retaliation campaign amid US and Israeli attacks on Iran.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The countries of the World that receive Oil through…
MUMBAI: Dalal Street investors wilted again on Thursday as the war in West Asia continued with crude oil touching the three-digit dollar mark and the world’s energy agency warning that the worst oil crisis ever is almost upon us.The day’s session started on a weak note with the sensex down about 500 points. Thereafter, amid…
The constant sound of explosions has become the default soundtrack in the Middle East as Donald Trump‘s mission-driven US military, along with its “wonderful partner” Israel, continues its offensive against Iran. The raging, Tehran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has delivered a strong response to the military campaign that began as Operation Epic…
Iran has postponed a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that had been scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large public turnout, state television reported.“The farewell ceremony for the martyred Imam has been postponed. The new date will be announced later,” Iran’s local media reported, as cited by AFP….
Madras High Court has resolved the ‘Bro Code’ title dispute, allowing Ravi Mohan Studios to proceed with their film. A compromise was reached with a liquor manufacturer, ending the legal battle. This clears the path for the movie, directed by Karthik Yogi and starring SJ Suryah, to move towards its release without further obstacles. The…
Actor Jayaram has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. The probe intensified after allegations surfaced that stolen gold ornaments were taken to Jayaram’s Chennai residence for prayers. The ED is investigating under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, expanding the multi-agency investigation. The Sabarimala gold theft case…
