Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the ongoing turmoil in parts of the world, especially in West Asia, could worsen fuel supply pressures and trigger a broader petrol and diesel crisis. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the situation remains serious but
The World Bank has said it is moving quickly to support countries facing economic disruption caused by the conflict in West Asia, as rising energy costs, trade disruption and pressure on public finances begin to affect economies across the region and beyond. World Bank Support For Affected Countries The institution said it would use its […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the worsening energy security crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, highlighting growing concern over the impact on oil flows, shipping routes and broader economic stability. The conversation reflects the increasing diplomatic focus on protecting supply chains as tensions around
Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday as part of emergency fuel-saving measures, becoming one of several Asian countries responding to the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy supplies. The decision effectively creates a four-day workweek for many state institutions as Colombo tries to reduce fuel use and avoid deeper disruption […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could do “anything” he wanted with Cuba, escalating his rhetoric at a time when Washington and Havana remain in contact amid the island’s deepening energy and economic crisis. His remarks added fresh uncertainty to an already tense phase in U.S.-Cuba relations, with pressure building over sanctions, fuel shortages and […]
Asian Stocks Fall As Oil Jumps On Crisis Asian equities came under heavy pressure on Monday as oil prices surged sharply amid the worsening West Asia crisis, with investors reacting to fears of supply disruption, shipping risks and a broader economic shock across the region. The selloff reflected growing concern that the conflict could hit […]
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the sharp rise in oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict, saying the increase is a temporary cost tied to efforts to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear threat. His comments came as global crude prices surged amid fears of wider disruption across the Middle East and pressure on key energy routes. […]
Opening Context: The Israel–Iran Conflict and the TRP Suspension As tensions escalated in the Israel–Iran conflict and the possibility of wider regional escalation dominated global headlines, Indian television news channels once again slipped into familiar territory: speculation, animated war graphics, and breathless studio discussions about possible military scenarios.
Recently, petrol pump owners across humid and coastal parts of India — from Tamil Nadu to South Gujarat — raised an unusual but telling demand: they want oil companies to supply non-ethanol blended petrol during the monsoon months. Their reason is simple and technical. Ethanol, being hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from the air, and in heavy […]
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]















