International
The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the global economy is facing a major threat as the current energy shock combines elements of past oil crises with fresh gas market disruption. Speaking in Canberra, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing conflict has created one of the most serious energy emergencies […]
Cricket Sports
Dasun Shanaka is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026, giving the franchise a late but experienced squad reinforcement before the new season. The move comes after Curran was ruled out with a suspected groin injury, forcing Rajasthan to look for a like-for-like all-round […]
National
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a deeply regressive proposal and warning that it could weaken rights linked to gender identity, privacy and dignity. His remarks have added momentum to the growing opposition from lawmakers and activists who say the proposed changes depart […]
International
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has enough money to fund the war with Iran, even as the administration prepares to seek additional support from Congress to keep the military supplied for a potentially longer conflict. His remarks came amid rising scrutiny over the financial cost of the war and the broader economic consequences […]
International
Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout after its national power grid collapsed for the second time in a week, leaving millions without electricity and deepening the country’s worsening energy crisis. The latest outage also marked the third major grid failure reported in March, underlining the strain on Cuba’s fragile power system. Cuba Nationwide Blackout Leaves
International
Israel has announced a new wave of extensive strikes targeting Iranian government infrastructure in Tehran, following reports of powerful explosions across the Iranian capital. The statement signals a clear escalation in the conflict, with Israel now publicly indicating that its focus extends beyond military assets to state-linked infrastructure in the heart of Iran.
International
The West Asia conflict deepened on Sunday as Israel pressed for broader international backing against Iran, while Tehran signalled limited flexibility on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and global leaders pushed for restraint. The latest day of the war saw new diplomatic, military and energy-related developments, reflecting how the conflict is expanding beyond direct