Over one-fifth of global oil and LNG exports transit the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has threatened to sink any ‘enemy-linked’ vessels passing through the chokepoint.
The disruptions in supply chains, rising shipping costs, and shortages of critical components could trigger a global supply shock, throwing economies into chaos and recession.
The decapitation of leaders and heavy bombing, however widespread, may not be able to generate defeat and surrender. A long, crushing war may have to be waged for that.
In episode 1808 of Cut the Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the big picture emerging from the war in West Asia as the conflict completes its second week.
Security of Saudi Arabia is something that Pakistani armed forces have committed themselves to for a long time, even before the September 2025 agreement.
First change restaurant owners have planned, if things don’t calm down, is to slash some of the crowd favourites from the menu. Gravy-based dishes will leave the restaurant menu.
West Asia conflict rages on as US and Israel continue their military operation against Iran, and Iran retaliates. Stay tuned for live updates with ThePrint.
West Asia conflict rages on as US and Israel continue their military operation against Iran, and Iran retaliates. Stay tuned for live updates with ThePrint.
Historically, football has been used as a lens through which political anger, identity, and resistance come into focus. From Mohun Bagan to Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast, this claim can be easily cemented.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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