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Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The move aims to protect India’s energy imports amid raging war in West Asia

A deadly missile strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, has sparked global outrage amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Preliminary findings from a US military investigation indicate that American forces were likely responsible for the strike, which reportedly killed more than 160 people, many of them children.

The national average retail price of gasoline crossed $3.58 a gallon this week to hit its highest since May 2024, data ​from price tracking services AAA and GasBuddy showed, as the Israel-U.S. war with Iran ‌stokes supply concerns. Disruptions to Middle Eastern oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have caused a surge in fuel prices across the globe that is threatening to pinch consumers' wallets and derail global economic activity.

In its latest monthly report, the International Energy Agency warned global oil supply could go down by 8 million barrels a day in March as the Iran war disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude is above $100 despite a record 400-million-barrel emergency release by IAE members.

The government assures adequate LPG stocks, but netizens report a different ground reality. From the new 25-day refill rule to 8-day delivery delays and soaring black market prices, here's more on the crisis.

Amid the expanding West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs warned citizens about viral social media claims of a blaze at a joint India-Israel defence facility in Delhi.

With cooking gas prices rising and reports of supply disruptions creating anxiety among consumers, households are increasingly looking for reliable alternatives to LPG cylinders.

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Iran has continued military strikes and attacks on oil tankers, infrastructure, and transport networks in the Gulf and surrounding region, even after US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed victory in the war with Iran. Tehran’s recent actions include attacks on vessels near Iraq and assaults in Bahrain, signaling defiance against US and allied forces. The ongoing conflict has disrupted global energy markets and elevated geopolitical tensions. Trump has suggested the war could end soon, but Iran’s sustained operations and conditions for peace indicate the conflict is far from over.

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has declared that the war against Iran is nearing victory, but warned that military operations must continue until the mission is fully completed. Trump’s remarks come amid escalating strikes across West Asia, with Washington and Israel intensifying pressure on Tehran’s military infrastructure. The statement has sparked debate over whether the conflict is truly nearing its end or entering a more dangerous phase.

In urban drone strikes, the majority of civilian casualties are not caused by the direct explosion itself, but by the massive shockwave that shatters windows for blocks in every direction.

India’s premier counter-terror agency National Investigation Agency has carried out multiple raids in Poonch, located in Jammu and Kashmir, as part of a sweeping crackdown on terror financing and support networks. The searches focused on areas including Mohalla Khorinar and Hari-Surankote, where investigators are probing suspected links to funding channels and logistical support for militant groups. Officials say the operation is part of a broader effort by the India government to dismantle terror infrastructure in the region.

Why is Kim Jong Un’s daughter suddenly firing pistols in state photos? New images show Kim Ju Ae shooting at a weapons factory alongside Kim Jong Un, sparking fresh speculation about succession in North Korea. Is this a staged photoshoot or a signal about the country’s next leader?

Social media users are pointing out that videos by influencers in Dubai praising the government amid the Iran war look the same. The content creators have denied that they were paid for the posts. They have mentioned the "I know who protects us" trend in particular.

On Wednesday, three vessels were attacked by Irans Revolutionary Guards, who said they fired on ships in the Gulf as their orders were disobeyed by them.

When global energy prices rise, the impact is often felt in domestic kitchens through higher refill costs or supply pressure.

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