The “jewel of the Gulf” could face serious threats if the UAE enters the ongoing Iran war, warned top US economist Jeffrey Sachs, raising concerns over vulnerabilities in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, considered ‘safe havens’ in the Middle East region.Speaking to news agency ANI, Sachs said these cities, built as global tourism and…
In the national capital, petrol continued to be priced at Rs 94.77 per litre, while diesel held steady at Rs 87.67 per litre. (AI image) Petrol, diesel prices today: Amid US-Iran war and continued transit issues via the Strait of Hormuz, countries around the world have been forced to either raise petrol, diesel, gas prices…
Pakistan has once again found itself facing the consequences of long-standing support for terror groups, as highlighted in a US Congressional research report dated March 25. The report presents a stark picture of Pakistan as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organisations, some of which have been active since the 1980s.According to the report,…
As global energy supplies come under strain due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Centre has introduced a temporary measure to ease pressure on cooking fuel availability in the country. Under the 60-day emergency plan, announced on Monday, states and Union Territories will receive additional kerosene for essential household use, including cooking and lighting.The…
US E-3 Sentry destroyed (Image/X) As the Middle East conflict intensifies, Iran has claimed that it destroyed a United States E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft during its recent missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The claim comes in response to Tehran’s March 27 attack which targeted Prince…
NFL Trade Rumors: Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers linked to $24M San Francisco 49ers standout amid rising interest (Getty) NFL trade rumors around a San Francisco 49ers free agent are gaining traction as the new season approaches. And it’s none other than Jauan Jennings. The star wide receiver remains unsigned, but interest across the…
R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, proved that while chess doctrine often predicts a draw when both sides play perfectly, the reality on the board could be far more volatile. Of…
NEW DELHI: A live-in couple staying in a household in a “stable union” shall be treated as a married couple in Census 2027.In an FAQ reply listed on the census self-enumeration portal – to whether a couple in a live-in relationship will be considered a married couple during self-enumeration or the enumerator’s visit to the…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over energy supplies have prompted govt to explore faster rollout of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on blended petrol as well as 100% ethanol. At a meeting called by the petroleum ministry on Saturday, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) flagged the need to address consumer concerns,…
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message thanking the people of Iraq for their support during the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports on Sunday.Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of…
