Nations race to secure enough fertiliser, prevent food crisis amid Iran war
Top exporters China and Russia are curbing some crop nutrient sales, while the US is loosening shipping restrictions . India, the largest urea buyer, is scrambling for supply
Gold rises over 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher interest rates
Spot gold rose 2.5 per cent to $4,587.09 per ounce as of 0218 GMT. US gold futures for April delivery gained 4.2 per cent to $4,586.10
IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India
IMD forecasts scattered rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, even as temperatures are set to rise gradually
2 killed, 23 injured after sleeper bus overturns in Delhi’s Karol Bagh
Two passengers were killed and at least 23 others injured after a sleeper bus overturned near Delhi’s Karol Bagh area in the early hours of Wednesday, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said. A call regarding the accident was received at 1.10 am, following which two fire service vehicles were rushed to the spot […]
What is the 15-point plan given by US to Iran to end the West Asia war?
The US has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, addressing nuclear and missile programmes and Strait of Hormuz access, even as the ongoing war continues into the fourth week
Saudi Arabia, UAE take steps toward joining Iran war amid escalation
Saudi Arabia agreed to give the US military access to King Fahd Air Base, an apparent reversal after saying its bases couldn’t be used to attack its longtime rival
Jury orders Bill Cosby to pay over $19 million in 1972 sexual assault case
A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her USD 19.25 million. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, jurors found the 88-year-old Cosby liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger. Cosby’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said […]
Gold, silver prices crash 45% from their peak: Buy or avoid related stocks?
The fall in gold prices, according to analysts, may actually support jewellery demand in the medium-term, even though it may create short-term pressure for some players
Trump admin to pay French firm $1 billion to exit US offshore wind leases
The Trump administration will pay USD 1 billion to a French company to walk away from two US offshore wind leases as the administration ramps up its campaign against offshore wind and other renewable energy. TotalEnergies has agreed to what’s essentially a refund of its leases for projects off the coasts of North Carolina and […]
UAE air defences engage 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs launched from Iran
This latest interception adds to the staggering volume of fire directed at the country since the beginning of hostilities