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Beyond oil shock, Iran war is quietly straining India's financial system
A new report has flagged a delayed risk cycle for India from the US-Iran conflict, as liquidity tightens and cash-flow stress builds before defaults, even as headline indicators remain stable
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'14 million ready to sacrifice lives': Iran Prez as Trump's deadline nears
The Iranian President said that he, too stands ready to be sacrificed for the country
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'14 million ready to sacrifice lives': Iran Prez as Trump's deadline nears
The Iranian President said that he, too stands ready to be sacrificed for the country
Iran warns Bab al-Mandeb could shut: What it means for global trade routes
Iran's warning over a possible Bab al-Mandeb closure has raised concerns over global trade. The strategic strait carries oil and goods between Asia, Europe and West Asia
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Why Trump's Iran threats are raising war crimes concerns globally
Trump's warnings to target Iran's infrastructure have triggered legal scrutiny as experts say such threats may violate international humanitarian law and escalate risks of war crimes
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Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island of Bahrain, reopened Tuesday morning after closing for hours over possible threats from Iran. The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on X, saying the only route by road between Bahrain and the Arabian Peninsula had reopened. Bahrain's airport has been closed over the Iranian attacks for weeks. The hours-long closure came after a ballistic missile attack from Iran targeted Saudi Arabia and may have done damage to energy infrastructure there. The kingdom has not elaborated on the damage from that attack.
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Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island of Bahrain, reopened Tuesday morning after closing for hours over possible threats from Iran. The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on X, saying the only route by road between Bahrain and the Arabian Peninsula had reopened. Bahrain's airport has been closed over the Iranian attacks for weeks. The hours-long closure came after a ballistic missile attack from Iran targeted Saudi Arabia and may have done damage to energy infrastructure there. The kingdom has not elaborated on the damage from that attack.
Stock market outlook: Why analysts say this isn't 'buy on dips' market yet
Indian markets have rebounded in April, with Nifty50 rising nearly 3 per cent this month. Analysts, however, say sentiment remains cautious. Here's why it's not yet a broad-based buy-on-dips phase
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Iran urges youth to form human chains near power plants, Saudi shuts bridge
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early on Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on X. It said vehicle movements had been "suspended as a precautionary measure" over Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The 25-kilometre (15.5 mile) bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula. US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if it doesn't by Tuesday 8 pm EDT.
Iran urges youth to form human chains near power plants, Saudi shuts bridge
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early on Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on X. It said vehicle movements had been "suspended as a precautionary measure" over Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The 25-kilometre (15.5 mile) bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula. US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if it doesn't by Tuesday 8 pm EDT.
Trump floats seizing Iran oil as he weighs expanding US energy dominance
Trump's proposal reflects push for energy dominance, but raises risks of deeper conflict and global fallout
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Trump floats seizing Iran oil as he weighs expanding US energy dominance
Trump's proposal reflects push for energy dominance, but raises risks of deeper conflict and global fallout
Markets set on favourable FY27 base; Iran war ceasefire key trigger: MOFSL
India's valuation premium over emerging markets, according to MOFSL, has narrowed to 27 per cent, well below the 10-year average of 73 per cent
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Iran war hits Uttarakhand industries as costs rise: Industry group chief
On the input side, costs have increased, while exports to West Asia--particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, food processing, and handicrafts--have been disrupted, with no new orders coming in
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Iran war hits Uttarakhand industries as costs rise: Industry group chief
On the input side, costs have increased, while exports to West Asia--particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, food processing, and handicrafts--have been disrupted, with no new orders coming in
'Blessing of martyrdom': Mojtaba Khamenei hails slain intel chief Khademi
The remarks come at a time when Iran continues to project its security apparatus as resilient in the face of regional and internal threats
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'Blessing of martyrdom': Mojtaba Khamenei hails slain intel chief Khademi
The remarks come at a time when Iran continues to project its security apparatus as resilient in the face of regional and internal threats
New UNSC draft on Hormuz eases off threats of force to avoid veto risks
Russia, which is allied with Iran and holds veto power on the Security Council, had expressed its disapproval over some of the earlier language of the previous draft resolution
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New UNSC draft on Hormuz eases off threats of force to avoid veto risks
Russia, which is allied with Iran and holds veto power on the Security Council, had expressed its disapproval over some of the earlier language of the previous draft resolution
Saudi Arabia intercepts 7 missiles; debris falls near energy facilities
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated attacks involving hundreds of missiles and drones since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, most of which have been intercepted
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