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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

Saudi Arabia & UAE take steps towards joining Iran war—WSJ report

The reported moves by Washington’s Gulf partners indicate growing frustration with Iran, which has responded to US-Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations.

Blackstone weighs first ever sports investment with IPL bet

The firm has weighed committing $200-$300 million through its Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund for two teams, Rajasthan Royals & Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Bangladesh likely to commission first nuclear reactor soon—a slow start amid deepening energy crisis

It had initially been planned under the ousted Hasina govt for early last year, but technical complexity of integrating atomic power into grid caused delays.

Don’t hoard toilet paper, there’s enough supply, Japan tells citizens amid Iran war fears

Authorities dismissed concerns sparked by social media posts of toilet paper shortages amid West Asia tensions.

Invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island won’t solve Trump’s oil problem

Even without debating the perils of putting American troops on the ground, it’s worth considering what Kharg Island provides exactly and its value to the regime in Tehran.

Billionaire Peter Thiel’s capital firm backs AI cow collar startup at $2 billion valuation

The technology, designed by start-up Halter, creates a virtual fence for cattle and enables farmers to monitor the animals’ location & health through an app.

Trump’s Iran war drive exposes limits of ‘Yes Sir’ cabinet

The war in west Asia has thrust the US onto the precipice of an international & domestic crisis, complicating Republicans’ chances in November’s midterm elections.

Lifestyle of British expatriates in Dubai faces a reality check amid regional tensions

For more than two decades, Dubai has sold itself to Brits as a shinier alternative to Spain: winter sun without the drizzle — and without income tax.

India’s gas retailers eye expansion as west Asia war triggers LPG shortages

City gas distribution companies have hooked up 1,20,000 new customers in past two weeks amid govt pressure to reduce time needed to make a connection, oil ministry said Thursday.

Israel’s ‘model ally’ image risks becoming a cautionary tale

Early in 2003, with the US still in shock over Al Qaeda’s 9/11 terrorist attacks, Washington called on allies to join it in going...

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Why Arjun Rampal saying ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ should worry Bollywood audiences

Production houses and big studios are already fast-tracking projects pitched by pro-Hindutva players. Choking those who choose to remain outside these charmed circles is not a big deal.

Two Indian LPG tankers exit Hormuz choke point, 20 vessels remain stuck

With 20 vessels still stranded near Hormuz, govt fast-tracks PNG connections and focuses on raising LPG output

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.