Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fightingUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a plan for gradual de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal suggests Hezbollah...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Benjamin Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit HezbollahThe fighting in Lebanon has been the broadest spillover of the Iran war, displacing more than 1.2 million Lebanese through Israeli strike...
31 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds onIndian sailors are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with thousands of seafarers stranded in conflic...
27 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
The $4.50 gas economy: Fewer nights out, more belt-tighteningAs fuel prices continue to rise, many American families are feeling the financial crunch. With budgets tightening, people are cutting back ...
22 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' – French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economyQuote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highl...
14 May, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
US to close Peshawar Consulate in Pakistan, citing safety concerns for its diplomatic personnelThe U.S. Department of State announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic person...
06 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt impactUkrainian drones are hitting Russian oil facilities deep inside the country. These attacks aim to cut funding for the war. While the econom...
02 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Families in Iran struggle with school closures even as airstrikes have stoppedLife in Iran remains unsettled as schools stay closed following recent conflict. Parents are juggling work and online classes, facing produ...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
“Close all US bases or face attack”: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues stark warning to regionIran-Israel War: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, has raised alarm bells with a powerful ultimatum targeting US milit...
12 Mar, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Protests over Khamenei's killing: Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir till March 7Educational institutions in Kashmir will be closed until March 7. This decision follows widespread protests against the killing of Iran's S...
03 Mar, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Death toll in Iran from coronavirus reaches 429: Health officialIran on Thursday reported 75 new deaths from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said, bringing the death toll to 429...
12 Mar, 2020, 05.06 PM IST
Over 290 mn students' education disrupted after cornovirus outbreak: UNESCOEducation of over 290 million students in 13 countries has been disrupted after their schools were shut down due to the cornovirus epidemic...
06 Mar, 2020, 03.50 PM IST