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South Korea has postponed the closure of coal-fired power plants and lifted limits on coal-based power generation, while Thailand has increased output at the country’s largest coal-fired plant.

A Goa court granted the Luthra brothers bail for the 2025 nightclub fire; however, they remain in custody due to separate charges involving forged safety documents and regulatory fraud.

Nigeria is facing an energy crisis as global market volatility drives up fuel prices and strains domestic electricity and gas supplies. Rising international oil and gas costs, combined with local infrastructure challenges, are impacting households and industries, prompting the government to explore solutions to stabilize energy access and protect the economy.

Indonesia is losing it forest at an alarming rate. The forest loss surged by 66% in 2025, hitting its highest rate in eight years. Environmentalists say this is a result of weak environmental protections, And an ambitious food and energy self-sufficiency drive.

The US-Iran-Israel war intensifies as Tehran retaliates, allies like Houthis and Hezbollah join in, and Hormuz faces disruption. While Trump signals talks, indirect US-Iran contacts and Pakistan-led mediation offer hope amid rising regional and global tensions.

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Indian LPG tanker Pine Gas was delayed nearly three weeks amid the Iran-US war before crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Guided via a narrow IRGC-recommended route near Larak Island, the ship witnessed missile activity before being escorted safely by the Indian Navy into the Arabian Sea.

The war in West Asia between the US, Israel and Iran has caused widespread disruption in crude oil trade, as Iran started attacking facilities in Gulf States and disrupted the trade via Strait of Hormuz. Beyond the obvious products, each gallon of crude oil results in multiple products

PM Anthony Albanese warns Australians of dwindling fuel supplies amid the escalating West Asia war. In a rare national address, the PM urges citizens to use public transport to conserve petrol for critical industries as the Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers a global energy crisis.

NASA's Artemis II mission is ready for a historic lunar flyby. With fuel issues resolved, four elite astronauts prepare to travel further into deep space than ever before, marking a new era of lunar exploration and diversity.

The Trump Administration Has Secured an Exemption for Oil and Gas Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico From the Endangered Species Act, Citing National Security Concerns. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Had Requested the Exemption, Prompting Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Convene the Endangered Species Committee, or 'god Squad' on Tuesday...

Péter Szijjártó has denounced revelations of a wiretap as “a huge scandal,” sharply criticising the surveillance as a breach of privacy and trust. His comments come amid ongoing controversy over intelligence practices and government accountability, fueling political debate over civil liberties and oversight in national security matters.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target major U.S. technology companies across the region, accusing them of supporting American and Israeli military and intelligence operations. The warning comes amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran war. Responding to the threat, Donald Trump mocked Tehran’s warning, asking what Iran could use to carry out such strikes, highlighting the sharp exchange between Washington and Tehran as the conflict widens beyond traditional military targets.

US President Donald Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on Wednesday (April 1) regarding his executive order ending birthright citizenship, marking a historic first for a sitting president while challenging the 14th Amendment.

Could the Shroud of Turin have originated in India? A study has claimed that most of the human DNA on the cloth that was supposedly used to wrap Jesus Christ's body came from India. Scientists cite two ways this could have happened.

Oracle has laid off about 30,000 employees globally, including 12,000 in India, citing restructuring. More cuts may follow, with affected staff receiving severance packages after sudden notices.

The company is investing heavily in data centres and cloud capacity, including large-scale partnerships with OpenAI. According to reports, employees laid off in the United States have been offered a structured severance package.

Megan Thee Stallion was taken to the hospital after she fall ill during the mid of her Moulin Rouge show.

A Thai undertaker’s dramatic protest — bringing a corpse to a petrol station — has highlighted the fuel crunch gripping Thailand and Southeast Asia as a result of soaring energy prices tied to the ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran war, which has disrupted global oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.