The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM 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
What is May Day: Why millions of workers are hitting the streets today — The truth you should knowMay Day protests: This year’s protests are being driven by a combination of economic pressure and geopolitical tensions, particularly the o...
01 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Van-SUV collision in MP's Dhar: Death toll climbs to 15A tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district has claimed 15 lives. A pick-up van carrying labourers overturned and collided wit...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Train collision kills 15, injures dozens near JakartaA devastating train collision near Jakarta has claimed 14 lives and left 84 injured. The accident occurred when a commuter train struck a t...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Planning a Bali trip? Visa on Arrival rules for Indian travellers explainedIndian travellers planning trips to Bali and Indonesia can now utilize the Visa on Arrival facility. This allows for short stays of up to 3...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with IndonesiaWikimedia Foundation reached a compromise with the Indonesian government, averting a potential Wikipedia block. The foundation secured assu...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Jakarta's palm oil curb will test IndiaIndia is grappling with a significant hurdle as Indonesia shifts its focus towards palm oil for biofuel production. This shift threatens In...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in IndonesiaFormer Google executives have denied any link to a massive procurement project in Indonesia's Education Ministry. Prosecutors allege former...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
US warship passes through Malacca Strait, Indonesian Navy saysUS-Iran war: A United States warship, the USS Miguel Keith, sailed through the vital Strait of Malacca over the weekend. Indonesian Navy of...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities sayA helicopter carrying eight people crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province. All on board perished in the incident. The aircraft los...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Middle East war revs up EV demand as Asia moves away from costly fuelElectric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price ...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Indonesia raises aviation fuel surcharge, flight ticket pricesIndonesia on Monday announced a 28-percentage point rise in the surcharge on aviation fuel, and said it would allow airlines to raise the d...
06 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST