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‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escapeA heartwarming video from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, captured a rare, peaceful encounter between a majest...
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
June: 10 mbpd, May: 3 mbpd: Gulf oil exports up, but 40% below pre-war levelGulf oil exports surged past 10 million barrels daily in June, a significant jump from May, thanks to US military efforts securing the Stra...
Global stocks: UAE markets end higher; IHC gains on India aluminium ventureUAE stock exchanges enjoyed a remarkable jump on Friday, paralleling an upswing in global indices after a lackluster U.S. jobs report eased...
Gulf carriers eye Boeing, Airbus jets as Air India weighs delaysGulf airlines like Etihad and Saudia are reportedly eyeing earlier aircraft delivery slots, potentially from Air India's deferred orders. T...
Oil slide deepens as Saudi exports reach 90% of pre-war levelBrent futures slipped to near $70 a barrel in London, hitting their lowest since the week before the Iran war began on Feb 28. Saudi Arabia...
Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals reboundAsian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining ...
US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meeting mediators in DohaUS envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators concerning regional issues, notably Iran,...
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
Oil finds its way: Supertankers return to Persian GulfSupertankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, following a period of disruption due to recent Iran confl...
Deep inside the Mexican jungle, archaeologists found what could be the Mayan civilization’s missing puzzle pieceDeep within the Mexican jungle, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably intact Maya city, named Minanbé, hidden for over a millennium. T...
Dollar poised for best month in nearly a year; eyes on jobs data, Gulf tensionGlobal tensions and upcoming U.S. jobs data are keeping the dollar strong, despite a slight dip today. Investors are seeking refuge in the ...
Gold slips as US-Iran tensions lift oil, US rate-hike bets weighGold prices dipped as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled oil prices, while anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes added fur...
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain expected in over 10 districts of Tamil NaduTamil Nadu braces for heavy downpours as the Southwest Monsoon officially begins, with over ten districts, particularly those near the West...