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Asian markets fall after crude surge, Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOS
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Asian markets tanked in the opening session on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI falling around 7 per cent, after crude oil prices surged sharply amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Brent crude surges over 25% to USD 116.5 per barrel amid West Asia conflic
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Brent crude prices surged sharply on Monday, rising by more than 25 per cent to USD 116.5 per barrel, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia which has made crude prices bullish.
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"We'll see what happens": Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment a
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination"
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Iran's absence in oil market likely to be offset by global oversupply: Car
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Iran's absence from the global oil market is likely to be offset by an existing oversupply in global oil inventories, providing a buffer against potential supply disruptions, according to a report by CareEdge.
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"US, Israel have become threat to global peace": Jamat-e-Islami Hind Vice
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Jamat-e-Islami Hind Vice President, Malik Mohtasim Khan, on Sunday said that countries around the world must raise their voice agaisnt the bullying of the United States and Israel after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayotollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
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"Not time for politics": Salman Khurshid urges 'voice for humanity' amid W
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Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Sunday urged the Indian government to prioritise humanity amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing that the current situation is not the time for politics.
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Air India to operate additional flights to Europe, US amid West Asia tensi
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According to an official release, between 10 and 18 March 2026, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on the following routes, thus boosting much-needed capacity when travel options for passengers remain constrained.
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EaseMyTrip announces charter flights to India from Gulf nations amid West
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Travel service provider EaseMyTrip on Sunday announced the operation of charter flights from Qatar's Doha and Bahrain to Delhi and Mumbai to assist Indian travellers in returning home amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
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"Misinterpreted by the enemy": Iranian President Pezeshkian clarifies stan
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Iranian President Pezeshkian clarified that he seeks "good relations" with neighbours, blaming "enemies" for misinterpreting his stance. While offering an apology and pledging no unprovoked attacks on Gulf nations, he remains defiant against Donald Trump's demand for "unconditional surrender
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UAE air defences intercept "incoming missiles and drones from Iran": Defen
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UAE air defences are currently intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Amidst the strikes, President Mohamed bin Zayed visited injured civilians, including an Indian national, vowing to protect all residents. The escalation follows retaliatory Iranian attacks on US allies after the death o
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"If you kill Americans, we will hunt you down": Secretary of War Pete Hegs
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that the US will "hunt you down" if Americans are threatened, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership. While military infrastructure is reportedly crippled, US officials suggest a diplomatic deal remains possible if the Irania
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IDF striking IRGC fuel hubs in Tehran to cripple Iranian military infrastr
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The IDF struck IRGC fuel complexes in Tehran, claiming they support "military infrastructure." In response, the IRGC launched its 27th wave of "Operation True Promise 4," using solid-fuel missiles and drones against US and Israeli targets in Haifa, Bahrain, and beyond, amid escalating reg
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