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No, the Iranian oil industry isn’t about to ‘explode’

Iran will likely incur extra costs due to the disruption to output & the oil it can eventually recover from its reservoirs may be lower than otherwise— but that’s a problem for later.

A majority in Switzerland backs capping its population at 10 million, poll shows

If voters back the plan in a plebiscite in June, the government would be forced to reduce immigration. As of last year, 9.1 million lived in Switzerland.

JD Vance worried Pentagon not giving Trump the full picture of the war—The Atlantic report

Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.

Deepening Gulf tensions laid bare as UAE quits OPEC amid widening rift with Saudi and Iran

The UAE’s energy ministry says the decision was based on the country’s ‘national interest’, and was taken following a comprehensive review of its production policy & capacity.

Iran & Pakistan’s ‘friends-with-benefits’ relationship—a tale of geopolitics, faith, hubris, betrayal

For many days now, the world's been trying to make sense of Pakistan's emergence as a key actor in the peace talks between Iran and the US.

Why UAE asked Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion loan amid the West Asia war

According to a report in Financial Times, there is an India angle too in what has transpired between UAE and Pakistan over the past few days. 

Trump to address Iran proposal ‘soon’ as oil prices climb to over $110 a barrel

Washington: US President Donald Trump convened his national security team to discuss Iran’s proposal to end a war now in its third month and...

India says Middle East war ‘complicates’ India’s Chabahar port talks with US, Iran

New Delhi signed a 10-year contract with Iran in 2024 to develop Chabahar as an alternative gateway for shipping goods to Afghanistan & Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan.

Iran’s unused oil storage shrinks to 22 days or less, says Kpler report

Tehran has already cut up to 2.5 million barrels per day of oil output, but the financial impact may take months to be fully felt.

Decisive Bulgaria polls after yrs of volatility: What pro-Russia Radev’s win means for EU, NATO & India

Since 2021, Bulgaria has held eight elections. Deep divisions, anti-corruption conflicts, and fragmented Parliaments led to repeated elections and caretaker rule.

On Camera

History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.