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In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST- In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Cuba crisis: After power outages of up to 22 hours a day, shortages of tap water, U.S now imposes sanctions on President, Raul Castro, family membersWhile Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, President Donald Trump has drastically ramped up pressure in recent months.05 Jun, 2026, 05.39 AM IST
- US-Iran conflict flares again: American strikes trigger missile retaliation as peace talks falterTensions flare as the US strikes Iran following an Iranian drone shootdown. Iran retaliates with missile fire towards Kuwait, targeting US ...01 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
- US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran warUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance ...22 May, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
- US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...21 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Iran warns any renewed conflict with the US could spread 'far beyond the Middle East'Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump described the talks as bein...21 May, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
- Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in USFormer Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets s...20 May, 2026, 11.31 PM 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
- Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6%Moody’s Ratings has cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent, citing weak private consumption, slowe...12 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil pricesBrent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global ...03 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- Will brent crude oil price hit $150 as WTI crude surges? Is US-Iran tension or UAE’s OPEC exit driving the global oil price spike? Oil futures and gas prices surge explainedBrent crude oil price surges: The brent crude oil price is not just rising. It is accelerating with a kind of urgency markets rarely show u...30 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Iran pulling Hormuz 'lever' to maximum in US standoffIran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. This move is Iran's main bargaining chip in potential peace talks with ...20 Apr, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- US-Iran war: An Iraqi captain keeps sailing despite the threat of attack amid regional warOil tankers face danger in tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz. Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri works on the Sea Moo...20 Apr, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Narendra Modi chairs key CCS, Cabinet meetings in ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi led a crucial cabinet meeting in New Delhi. Discussions focused on economic affairs and security measures. The...18 Apr, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- France, UK to lead 'defensive' force for HormuzFrance and Britain will spearhead a multinational mission for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz. This defensive force will deploy only a...17 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
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