The Strait of Hormuz has long been described as the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint. Today, that description feels dangerously inadequate. What was once a narrow waterway facilitating global energy trade has now transformed into a geopolitical fault line with the potential to destabilize the global economy and ignite wider conflict. The latest developments in […]
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New Delhi: As military conflicts in the Middle East and the blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz send global oil prices skyrocketing, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a set of emergency guidelines to combat the worsening energy crisis. This new “playbook” suggests 10 rigorous measures—reminiscent of the COVID-19 era—to curb fuel consumption and […]
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WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — A diplomatic disconnect has emerged between the United States and Iran following conflicting statements regarding potential peace talks and the postponement of military action. While Donald Trump reported significant progress in bilateral discussions, Iranian state media has flatly denied that any communication took place. Trump Announces Strike Postponement In a series of […]
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New Delhi: Against the backdrop of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparedness and the potential impact on critical sectors. The discussions primarily focused on safeguarding the supply chains for petroleum, crude oil, gas, electricity, and fertilizers. The meeting saw the participation of […]
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WASHINGTON D.C. — In a scathing assessment of the ongoing military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, veteran West Asia negotiator Alon Ben-Meir warned that the conflict has devolved into a strategic quagmire with no clear exit strategy. Speaking in a detailed interview on March 19, 2026, the Iraqi-born Jewish-American political scientist asserted that […]
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