International
US President Donald Trump has said Mojtaba Khamenei is likely still alive, though “damaged,” amid mounting reports about the Iranian leader’s health after recent strikes linked to the ongoing Iran war. The remarks came as Mojtaba Khamenei remained out of public view and questions continued over his condition following the attack that reportedly killed his […]
International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage in the ongoing war, marking his first public statement since taking over the country’s top post. The message, read on state television rather than delivered on camera, also signalled that Iran intends to continue military pressure […]
Business
Shell has declared force majeure on LNG contracts linked to supplies from Qatar after disruption at QatarEnergy’s major export facility forced a halt in production, adding fresh pressure to global gas markets already strained by the wider Gulf crisis. The move means Shell can temporarily suspend contractual delivery obligations to some buyers because of circumstances […]
Economy National
The rupee fell 31 paise to 92.32 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, hitting a fresh record low as rising crude oil prices and broader risk aversion weighed heavily on the Indian currency. The sharp move came amid renewed pressure on emerging market assets after energy markets reacted to escalating tensions in […]
National Politics
Arvind Kejriwal has blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy for the LPG shortage and supply disruption being reported in parts of India amid the wider West Asia conflict. The AAP chief said India’s energy vulnerability had deepened because of its heavy dependence on supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Centre has […]