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Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz
Crude prices are rising amid the Iran-US-Israel war, but oil's role extends far beyond fuel, shaping plastics, fertilisers, electronics and everyday essentials across modern life
 "Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz")
Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha
PM Modi flags risks to energy supply, trade routes and Indian diaspora as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over oil, LPG imports and global economic stability
 "Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha")
Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why
Low Earth orbit is seeing a surge in investments as companies like SpaceX, Nvidia and Amazon expand satellite networks, driving new business opportunities
 "Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why")
Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war
The Himalayan nation is looking to nearly double its contribution to India's grid to 1.1 gigawatts this summer, when high temperatures are expected to drive record demand
 "Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war")
New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics
The aircraft hit a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ground vehicle and the airport was closed to incoming flights from across the US and Canada
 "New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics")
Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo
Gregoire beat out prominent conservative contender Rachida Dati, who acknowledged her defeat after partial results were made public
 "Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo")
Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks
The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states
 "Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks")
Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand
Acquisitions of fast-growing firms and AI-focused assets will account for roughly $5 billion in spending this year, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said
 "Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand")
Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?
US and Israel have struck Iran's nuclear-linked sites, raising tensions. Here's a look at Iran's nuclear capabilities, uranium stockpile, and key facilities at the centre of the conflict
 "Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?")
Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock amid Iran war
Brent is expected to average $85 a barrel in 2026, up from an earlier forecast of $77, analysts including Daan Struyven said in a note
 "Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock amid Iran war")
Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation
The logic is obvious: Having started the war, Trump can now only win it by continuing until, at a minimum, Iran is unable to endanger tanker traffic through Hormuz
 "Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation")
China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver
Limited relief opens door to new buyers amid global supply crunch
 "China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver")
US airport chaos: What's driving the delays and what's being done about it
US airports are witnessing long delays as unpaid TSA workers increasingly skip duty, forcing the government to deploy ICE agents to help manage passenger flow
 "US airport chaos: What's driving the delays and what's being done about it")
Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader
The death toll from the war has risen to more than 1,500 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 US military members, as well as a number of civilians in the Gulf region
 "Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader")
Ukrainian drone strike hits Russia's Primorsk oil port, damages fuel tank
Emergency services are working to extinguish the blaze at the fuel storage tank at Primorsk, and personnel have been evacuated
 "Ukrainian drone strike hits Russia's Primorsk oil port, damages fuel tank")
West Asia war updates: Iran warns Hormuz closure if hit; Brent above $112
Iran warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz if its power plants are attacked; oil prices stayed high, with Brent crude trading above $112 per barrel. Here are the top updates at 10 am:
 "West Asia war updates: Iran warns Hormuz closure if hit; Brent above $112")
Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out the 75th wave of missile strikes of the ongoing retaliatory operation True Promise 4
 "Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts")
Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats
The vessel posing as Nabiin is likely a zombie tanker, which assumes the identity of a scrapped, legitimate ship
 "Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats")
A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran
US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night
 "A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran")
West Asia war damages over 40 energy assets, risks supply disruption: IEA
The effect of the current disruptions is equivalent to the two major oil crises in the 1970s and the 2022 natural gas crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine 'all put together,' IEA director Birol said
 "West Asia war damages over 40 energy assets, risks supply disruption: IEA")