Much of the attention on global food markets has shifted beyond the initial turmoil caused by the US-Iran war to weakening harvests, trade uncertainty and persistent weather concerns.
Iran’s state-run media reported explosions at multiple areas along the country’s southern coasts, including the energy and petrochemical hubs of Bushehr and Asalouyeh.
Latest US campaign hit multiple Iranian locations including Bandar Abbas, Konarak, Bushehr, Aq Qala, Iranshahr airport, and infrastructure of the strategic Chabahar port.
The travel restrictions have been a sore point for Iran football team. The squad has raised its concerns over the restrictions imposed on its travel by the US administration.
Sequencing allows approach designed to prevent White House from getting caught out as it tries to end conflict & curb Iran’s nuclear programme. But phased approach means talks could unravel anytime.
The easing of tensions between the US and Iran may prevent another economic crisis, but India’s long dependence on imported oil and gas remains a strategic vulnerability. From the 1973 oil shock to today’s Gulf uncertainties, the lesson is clear: India must accelerate its transition towards renewable energy and electrification.
Committee says LNG imports have doubled in a decade to 26.96 MMT, accounting for nearly 50% of India's gas demand. The panel calls for accelerated exploration & offshore production.
Agreement follows nearly year of negotiations. Its signing in Mecca lends symbolic significance. Earlier reports had indicated Egypt too would sign it, but it did not.
The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.
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