Asian Stocks Fall As Oil Jumps On Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Business Markets

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

International

Trump Calls Oil Spike Temporary Amid Iran Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

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. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ashwini Vaishnaw’s TRP Suspension During the Israel–Iran War Shows Why India Needs a Permanent Crisis Media Code

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

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.

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Ethanol Crisis: Gadkari Must Choose Between Excuses and Execution

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

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 […]

International

US Push for $350B Fund Risks Crisis in South Korea

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

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 […]

International

South Korea Warns US Demands May Spark Financial Crisis

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that U.S. investment demands in ongoing trade talks could spark a financial crisis similar to the 1997 Asian meltdown. He cautioned that without financial safeguards, such commitments would put the nation at severe risk. What the Deal Involves In July 2025, Seoul and Washington reached a verbal understanding: […]