Middle East crisis: Global oil markets on edge as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz — Why it matters

Spread the love       Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be attacked. Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said ships trying to transit the narrow waterway would be “set ablaze”.The strait, which lies between Iran and Oman, is one of...

NHL trade update: Seattle Kraken sign defenseman Olofsson to a one-year deal ahead of deadline

Spread the love       NHL’s Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 (Image via X/Twitter) Ahead of the trade deadline, the NHL‘s Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000, adding experienced depth to their blue line as they push for a Western Conference playoff spot. On Monday,...

Flights from West Asia resume, bring stranded Indians home; IndiGo plans 10 relief flights from Jeddah

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) too asked Indian operators to resume flights to airspaces that are open like Oman and Saudi Arabia, with the...

Trump sets out four clear objectives for ending Iran war — what are they

Spread the love       US President Donald Trump has set out four specific objectives for the war with Iran, seeking to answer mounting criticism that the United States had entered another Middle East conflict without a clearly defined endgame.Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said the joint US-Israeli offensive represented the “last, best chance” to strike at a long-standing...

Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for March 3, 2026

Spread the love       Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 3, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead....

Anubhav Sinha reacts to Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift row

Spread the love       Amid the ongoing debate around actors demanding fixed 8–9 hour shifts, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha weighed in during a recent chat, offering a measured and practical take on the controversy. When asked whether he would be okay signing an actor who insists on working only 8 or 9 hours a day, Sinha said the answer is simple. Amid...

Trump says Op Epic Fury was US’ ‘last best chance’ to eliminate ‘intolerable’ threats

Spread the love       US President Donald Trump said on Monday that operations against Iran are likely to last four to five weeks, but the United States is prepared “to go far longer than that” and said the operation represented the “last best chance” to eliminate what he called “intolerable threats” from the Iranian regime.Speaking at a White House ceremony, Trump...

How 15 balls reignited India’s T20 World Cup campaign before Sanju’s 97

Spread the love       Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma run between the wickets during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson dropped to his knees and looked up at the sky in gratitude and relief, perhaps thanking the cricketing gods at the ‘Garden of...

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