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TopicIran war

Topic: Iran war

Aluminum jumps to 4-yr high as Trump’s Iran port blockade threat puts 9% global supply at risk

The lightweight metal rose as much as 2% on the London Metal Exchange, reigniting a rally driven by supply shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Three tankers attempt to transit Hormuz after US flags blockade

The restrictions, which apply to all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports or coastal areas, will kick in at 10 am New York time Monday.

West Asia conflict LIVE UPDATES: ‘We have good contact with Indian govt, want to help,’ says Iran envoy

Peace talks between US & Iran in Islamabad this weekend ended in a stalemate. Stay tuned for live updates.

Islamabad talks conclude on a cliffhanger. Iran says Vance-led delegation ‘failed to gain our trust’

Iran said Islamabad talks hinged on US refraining from ‘excessive demands’. This was the first direct high-level engagement between Washington and Tehran since 1979.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

US-Iran peace talks end LIVE UPDATES: No breakthrough after marathon session of 21 hours

US and Iran are to hold negotiations in Pakistan's Islamabad Saturday seeking to end their six-week-old West Asia war. Stay tuned for live updates.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.

Jaishankar’s ‘last-minute’ UAE visit: Talks to touch upon Emirati stance on West Asia crisis & Pakistan

External affairs minister likely to hold bilateral discussion with Emirati counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed. An individual in the know did not rule out Jaishankar calling on UAE President.

US-Iran ceasefire: Iranians don’t realise they have no cards, says Trump

US accused Iran of breaching promises on Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, which Iran has ‌claimed violate the truce.

On Camera

India needs nuclear to meet its energy ambitions. Thorium is the answer

An important scientific achievement for India in the past week was the ‘going critical’ of India’s indigenously designed nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

IAF ties up with GE to build own facility for repair, overhaul of Tejas engines with quicker turnaround

Depot facility to be owned, operated & maintained by IAF, with GE Aerospace providing technical inputs, training, support staff & supply of necessary spares & specialised equipment.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.