In 2025, crude oil fell over 20 percent to post its deepest annual loss since 2020 on surplus concerns.

A punishing supply is expected to weigh on prices this year as well.

However, fuel prices at indian pumps have remained elevated since the government cut petrol and diesel prices in march 2024.

In this next report, we dive into why fuel prices haven't come down in the country despite a significant fall in international crude.

Indians See No Change in Fuel Prices Despite Crude Plunge 

What do we do in world driven by volatility and rising layoffs?

Self-employment is the new trend in the ever-evolving landscape of jobs and 2026 is expected to drive this trend even further.

Take a look at our next report for more. 

Self-Employment to Gain Traction in 2026

Protectionism seems to spill over into 2026.

The White House has blocked a china-linked acquisition of US Semiconductor assets.

President Donald Trump has ordered Hie-Fo to divest assets it acquired from new jersey-based Emcore, citing national security concerns.

Trump Blocks China-linked Chip Deal

India’s food and quick-commerce economy ran into a speed bump on new year’s eve as gig workers across platforms staged protests demanding higher pay. The protests were held in multiple cities and coincided with one of the busiest nights of the year for delivery platforms.

A New Year for Indian Gig Workers?

AI leads travel planning in 2026

As we plan our 2026 travel itineraries,

AI is set to take centre stage.

Today, we look at how the travel and hospitality sector is gearing up for new trends globally.

Take a look

Travel Plans Set for Revamp in 2026 

Crypto was at the centre of financial markets debates in 2025.

With a race among big and small players to find a strong footing in this space.

A few key trends have shaped the crypto and web-3 industry as we look towards its 2026 outlook.

We decode that and more in this next report.

Take a look.

Is Crypto Volatility a Feature or a Red Flag?

As we head into business as usual in 2026, we put the spotlight on how the global energy map is being redrawn. The “battle for oil” is no longer just regional. It is increasingly tied to competition over how oil is priced and paid for globally.

How Crude Oil Trade is Shifting in 2026

The Trump administration outlines the intent behind “Operation Absolute Resolve,” a major US military action targeting Venezuela.

US Strikes Venezuela: Trump Administration's Intent Behind 'Op Absolute Resolve' 

Maduro's government immediately accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations. The Venezuelan government called it an "imperialist attack" and urged citizens to take to the streets.

Maduro Capture: How World Reacted To Venezuelan Leader Maduro's Capture By US Forces

WION BREAKING: First Video Shows Nicolas Maduro in US Custody

Trump, Top Aides Watch Live as US Captures Maduro


Delsi Rodriguez Appointed Interim President by Venezuelan Supreme Court 


President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning amid a "large scale strike" by the U.S. 

US Attacks Venezuela | FBI Escorts Maduro & his Wife in New York

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "going to run" Venezuela until a safe transition of power can take place and the U.S. will have a "partnership" with Venezuela's oil industry.

US Attacks Venezuela: Trump Says Cabinet will Oversee Venezuela, Vows to Tap into 'Oil' 

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured from a highly guarded "fortress", adding that no Americans were killed in the operation. "He was in a fortress," Trump told Fox News in a telephone interview. "You know, that we had nobody killed was amazing," he said, adding that a "couple of guys were hit, but they came back and they're supposed to be in pretty good shape."

How Long Was The US Planning It Strikes on Caracas?

President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning amid a "large scale strike" by the U.S. 


US Attacks Venezuela | US: Maduro Captured & Flown Out of the Country

The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack.

US Attacks Venezuela: Airstrikes Preceded Rapid Assault on Maduro's Fortified Compound 

"Very tough for her to be the leader."
President  Donald Trump cast doubt on Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s ability to lead the country, saying she does not have the backing or respect needed when asked by reporters about the country's future prospects. 
“I think it’d be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn’t have the support or the respect within the country,” Trump said. “She’s a very nice woman but she doesn’t have the respect.”
Machado, a prominent opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been viewed by some as a potential transitional leader following recent U.S. actions in Venezuela

US President Casts Doubts on Nobel Laureate's Leadership Prospects

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, marking a major political shift in the country. 

WION BREAKING : Delcy Rodriguez Appointed Interim President of Venezuela | Venezuela Crisis 

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Arrives in New York City

New Image Shows Handcuffed Maduro Signalling Thumbs-Up in New York

President Donald Trump says the United States ⁠has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of ⁠the country after “large-scale” strikes.


Venezuela Under Attack | Trump: US Carried Large-Scale Strikes Against Venezuela 

US President Donald Trump says the US has carried out "large scale strike against Venezuela" and "captured its leader, President Nicolas Maduro" and his wife. Earlier to this, loud explosions, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2:00 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, an AFP journalist reported. The explosions come as US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean, raised the possibility of ground strikes against Venezuela. Join us live to know more on this!

US Strikes Venezuela LIVE: Trump Says US Has 'Captured' Venezuelan President Maduro & His Wife

Multiple explosions, accompanied by loud noises and reports of low-flying aircraft, were heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, in the early hours of Saturday, according to witnesses and media reports. Parts of southern Caracas were also reported to be without electricity following the incident. The cause of the explosions was not immediately known.

WION BREAKING: Caracas Rocked by Blasts Amid US Drug-Smuggling Crackdown | US-Venezuela

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