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World Politics & Diplomacy 18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

U.S. Says Iran-Backed Militias Are Routing Cash Back to Strained IRGC

The United States says Iran-backed militias are increasingly sending money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a sign that Tehran’s regional proxy network is being used not only for influence but also for financial relief. The claim comes amid mounting pressure on Iran’s oil and fuel exports, with U.S. officials arguing that sanctions and maritime enforcement have sharply reduced Tehran’s revenue base.

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Global Economy & Central Banks16 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM IST

U.S. Weighs ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Option as Iran Vows to Keep Fighting

The U.S. military has reportedly prepared strike options for Iran that include the possible use of one of its largest nonnuclear bombs, escalating fears of a wider confrontation in the Middle East. Tehran has responded with defiance, signaling it will continue to resist pressure even as markets and policymakers brace for further volatility.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Rogan Says He Moved From Sanders to Trump, Then Breaks With Him Over Iran and ICE

Joe Rogan has described a political evolution that took him from supporting Bernie Sanders to backing Donald Trump, underscoring the volatility of the podcast-era electorate. But in a sharp break from Trump, Rogan also criticized the president over the prospect of war with Iran and the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, signaling that his support remains conditional rather than ideological.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM IST

Trump’s Diesel Dilemma: Energy Shockwaves, by the Numbers

Global diesel markets are being squeezed by the combined fallout from the wars in Ukraine and Iran, leaving policymakers and traders to confront a volatile mix of supply risk, freight pressure and inflationary spillovers. The price swings are sharpening the stakes for President Donald Trump, whose administration would face immediate pressure to balance fuel costs, refinery constraints and broader economic stability.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

Esper Says Iran War Has No Clear End, Warning of Strategic Gain for U.S. Rival

Mark Esper, the former U.S. defense secretary under Donald Trump, said he sees no end in sight to the Iran war, arguing that the prolonged conflict could ultimately benefit America’s “greatest adversary.” His remarks underscore growing concern in Washington that a drawn-out regional war may reshape security, energy, and geopolitical calculations far beyond the battlefield.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 08:26 PM IST

Trump Rejects Iran Deal as Reports Say U.S. Weighs Large-Scale Military Action

President Donald Trump said he does not want a deal with Iran, sharpening uncertainty around U.S. strategy as NBC News reported that his national security team has discussed the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations in the coming weeks. The remarks and the reported planning point to a more confrontational posture that could reverberate across energy markets, risk assets and broader global financial conditions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 04:47 PM IST

DIY Fertilizer Offers Farmers Relief as Iran War Drives Up Global Input Costs

Farmers are increasingly turning to homemade and lower-cost fertilizer alternatives as the Iran war ripples through global energy and shipping markets, pushing up the price of conventional farm inputs. The shift underscores how a conflict far from the world’s fields is tightening margins for growers already strained by inflation, supply disruptions, and volatile commodity markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 09:29 AM IST

DIY Fertilizer Offers Farmers Relief as Iran War Drives Up Global Prices

Farmers are turning to homemade fertilizer solutions as the Iran war tightens pressure on global input markets and pushes commercial fertilizer prices higher. The shift underscores how a widening geopolitical shock is filtering down to farm budgets, with growers seeking cheaper, locally sourced alternatives to keep planting on schedule.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 03:54 AM IST

DIY Fertilizer Emerges as a Lifeline as Iran War Drives Up Farm Costs

Farmers are confronting a fresh squeeze on margins as war-related disruptions tied to Iran push fertilizer prices higher across global markets. In response, some growers are turning to home-made and lower-input alternatives, a stopgap that is helping them stay afloat even as it underscores the fragility of the food and fertilizer supply chain.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 02:21 AM IST

Yemeni Government Fighters Seen Driving Vehicles Over Houthi Opponents in Graphic Frontline Video

Reuters has reported graphic footage showing fighters aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government driving vehicles over Houthi opponents, underscoring the brutality of a conflict that remains fragmented, local, and deeply retaliatory. The images arrive amid renewed fighting in western Yemen, where battlefield gains and losses can quickly affect Red Sea security, regional diplomacy, and already fragile ceasefire efforts.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

US EIA Lifts Brent Forecast to $98 as Iran War Tightens Global Oil Supplies

The US Energy Information Administration has raised its oil price outlook, warning that tighter global supplies and conflict-driven disruptions around Iran are keeping crude markets elevated. Brent is now projected to average about $98 a barrel in 2026, while diesel prices are expected to stay high before easing gradually in 2027.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Trump Says U.S. Moved Long-Range Bombers From Britain After ‘Threat’

President Donald Trump said the United States shifted long-range B-1 bombers out of England because of a threat, underscoring heightened operational caution after the aircraft were used in strikes on Iran. The move highlights how quickly U.S. force posture can change when regional tensions rise, with military deployments now closely tied to the risk of retaliation and escalation.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 05:13 PM IST

OPEC+ Holds November Output Steady as Brent Surges Above $100 on Iran Disruption

Seven major OPEC+ producers have agreed to keep November crude output unchanged, resisting calls for a supply response even as the Iran conflict disrupts flows and drives Brent above $100 a barrel. The decision underscores the cartel’s preference for price discipline, while G7 nations prepare to release 100 million barrels of oil and refined products, including diesel, to soften the blow to consumers and industry.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue Combat Drone Takes Flight, Signaling a New Phase in U.S. Airpower

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue collaborative combat aircraft has completed its first flight, marking a notable milestone in the Pentagon’s push to field autonomous wingmen for manned fighters. The development underscores how quickly the U.S. defense industry is moving to turn next-generation air combat concepts into operational hardware, with implications for procurement, competition, and future aerospace spending.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 05:13 PM IST

Kentucky Castle Parent Removes CEO Wes Henderson After Voyeurism Allegations

The company behind Kentucky Castle has removed Chief Executive Wes Henderson after allegations surfaced in a lawsuit accusing him of secretly filming sexual activity, according to local media reports. The move adds a reputational and governance shock to a business best known for its hospitality and bourbon-linked brand, with the allegations now threatening to overshadow its commercial identity.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST

Funding Shift at Mark Walter’s Charity Triggers CEO Exit, Exposing Governance Strains

A funding change at a charity backed by Dodgers owner Mark Walter prompted its chief executive to resign, according to a Wall Street Journal report, underscoring how shifts in donor priorities can quickly reshape nonprofit leadership. The episode highlights the governance pressure that can emerge when major philanthropies depend heavily on a single benefactor or closely held funding structure.

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Global Economy & Central Banks05 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM IST

U.S. Bombers Leave Britain as Middle East Tensions Rise Around Iran

All U.S. bombers have departed a British air base amid heightened concern over suspected terror plots, even as reports from the Middle East point to additional tanker strikes near Iran. The developments underscore a fast-moving security environment in which military posture, shipping risk and diplomatic pressure on Tehran are converging at the same time.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 11:33 AM IST

Pope Uses Saint Francis to Frame a Message of Peace Through Fraternity

At the Angelus, Pope Francis invoked Saint Francis of Assisi as a model for building peace through fraternal love, linking the saint’s legacy to a world still marked by conflict and division. The remarks come as Italy and the wider Catholic world mark the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’s death, renewing attention on his spiritual and political relevance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 09:20 AM IST

Iran’s Security Chief Warns of Severe Economic Strain as Unrest Fears Mount

Iran’s top security official has warned of a deepening economic crisis, underscoring the mounting pressure on the Islamic Republic as inflation, currency weakness and public anger converge. The warning comes amid reports of tighter security in major cities and renewed signs of social unrest, suggesting Tehran is bracing for a volatile period at home.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM IST

Deep Earth Forces Are Nudging Time Itself, Lengthening the Day Beyond 24 Hours

Scientists are refining a long-running explanation for why Earth’s rotation is not perfectly fixed: processes deep inside the planet can subtly alter the length of a day. The effect is tiny on human timescales, but it matters for precision navigation, satellite operations, and the long-term calibration of global timekeeping.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace05 Oct 2026, 01:13 AM IST

U.S. War Department Moves to Shield Midterm Vote From Foreign Interference

The War Department is preparing to support efforts to protect the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections from foreign interference as every House seat and roughly a third of Senate seats go before voters. The move underscores growing concern that hostile actors could seek to influence a high-stakes contest spanning about 470 races nationwide.

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Startups & Venture Capital04 Oct 2026, 02:59 PM IST

Startup Pays New Yorkers to Run Air Conditioners on Free Batteries as Grid Stress Grows

A New York startup is trying to turn household air conditioners into a flexible grid resource by paying residents to power them with free batteries during peak demand. The model, built around distributed storage and consumer incentives, reflects a broader push in big tech and energy infrastructure to make electricity use more software-driven, more resilient, and less dependent on costly grid upgrades.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as War, Deterrence and Diplomacy Collide

The latest round of U.S.-Iran signaling underscores a familiar pattern: each capital is speaking to different audiences, with different goals, and often on different assumptions about leverage. As military pressure, nuclear concerns and regional escalation risks converge, the gap between Washington’s deterrence strategy and Tehran’s bargaining posture appears to be widening rather than narrowing.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM IST

Newly Released Bodycam Video Shows Luigi Mangione’s Arrest and Gun Discovery

Newly released body-camera footage shows the arrest of Luigi Mangione and a police officer finding a gun in his backpack, adding a vivid new layer to the case surrounding the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The video is likely to intensify scrutiny of the investigation, the timeline of Mangione’s detention, and the evidence prosecutors may rely on as the case moves forward.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

Iranian Citizens’ Footage Reframes January’s Violence in Manoto Documentary

A new Manoto documentary series is placing Iranian citizens at the center of the record of January’s deadly unrest, using first-hand footage and testimony to document events that state media has largely obscured. The project adds a rare civilian archive to a contested information battle over violence in Iran’s southeast and the broader protest movement. The series arrives as reports of fresh attacks and continuing insecurity underscore how unrest in Iran remains both politically charged and geographically diffuse. By foregrounding ordinary voices, the documentary challenges official narratives and highlights the growing role of diaspora media in preserving evidence from inside the country.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as Nuclear Tensions and Regional War Risks Persist

The United States and Iran continue to send signals that suggest diplomacy is alive, even as both sides remain trapped in incompatible assumptions about leverage, deterrence, and red lines. The result is a familiar pattern: indirect contact, public posturing, and rising risk that miscalculation could again push the region toward conflict.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:55 AM IST)

Bengaluru Ensemble Revives Kabirdas for Modern Audiences

The Bengaluru-based Sadho Project is preparing to stage Songs of the Seeker on September 30, a performance built around the poetry of Kabirdas and aimed at reintroducing the 15th-century mystic poet to contemporary listeners. The production reflects a wider cultural trend in India: the renewed use of classical devotional verse in modern, cross-genre musical formats that can travel beyond traditional literary circles.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (07:09 AM IST)

El Niño Nears Record Strength as Pacific Warming Intensifies, Raising Global Weather and Economic Risks

Pacific sea-surface temperatures are continuing to climb, pushing El Niño toward record territory and sharpening concerns over weather disruption across major economies. Forecasters also expect a positive Indian Ocean Dipole to emerge during the Southern Hemisphere spring, a combination that could amplify rainfall anomalies, commodity volatility, and policy pressure in Asia and beyond.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (03:39 AM IST)

Oil Prices Hold Near $104 as Trump Rejects Easing Iran Sanctions, Extending Supply-Side Pressure

Crude prices climbed sharply on Friday as markets digested former U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of easing sanctions on Iran, reinforcing fears that global supply will remain constrained. Brent crude moved above $103 a barrel and was on track for its strongest monthly gain since July, while West Texas Intermediate also advanced after briefly crossing $106 earlier in the session.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (02:09 PM IST)

Iran’s Rial Slumps to Record Low as War Deepens Economic Strain

Iran’s rial has fallen to a fresh record low, trading beyond 2.5 million to the US dollar as the war continues to erode confidence in the country’s economy. The latest slide, coming only weeks after the currency touched 2.2 million per dollar on September 2, underscores the severity of Iran’s financial stress and the limited policy room available to stabilise markets.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (03:11 AM IST)

India Sweep Kabaddi Golds as Men Retain Title and Women Edge Iran

India delivered a commanding double gold in kabaddi at the Asian Games, with the women defeating Iran 37-34 before the men held off the same opponents 40-34 in a tense final. The twin victories underlined India’s continued regional supremacy in the sport and reinforced kabaddi’s status as one of the country’s most reliable medal sources.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:23 PM IST)

Iran Finishes Rail Laying on Chabahar-Zahedan Link, Advancing India’s Overland Access to Central Asia

Iran has completed rail laying on the long-delayed Chabahar-Zahedan line, a strategic freight corridor expected to strengthen the port of Chabahar as a gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia. The project, targeted for commissioning by January 2027, could reduce India’s dependence on longer maritime routes and deepen the commercial logic of the International North-South Transport Corridor.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (03:39 PM IST)

Indian Kabaddi Teams Deliver Double Gold in Asian Games Sweep

India completed a commanding kabaddi double at the Asian Games on Friday, with the men defeating Iran 40-34 in a tense final to retain their gold medal after the women had earlier beaten the same opponents 37-34. The twin victories underlined India’s continuing supremacy in the sport and reinforced kabaddi’s status as one of the country’s most reliable medal engines on the continental stage.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:08 AM IST)

Trump Warns Iran of Severe Retaliation if Linked to Flydubai Attack

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States would strike Iran “very hard” if Tehran is found to be connected to the attack on a Flydubai aircraft, sharply escalating the diplomatic stakes around the incident. The warning comes amid competing accounts of the in-flight emergency, with pilots and passengers being credited for preventing a far deadlier outcome.

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World SportsJust now (06:54 AM IST)

PS5 Emulation Gains Momentum on PC as Major Games Run Without Console

PlayStation 5 emulation is advancing faster than many in the gaming industry expected, with titles such as Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls reportedly running ably on PC without native hardware. The progress underscores both the rapid maturation of emulator software and the growing technical challenge facing console makers as PC hardware continues to narrow the performance gap.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:11 PM IST)

Why Iran Is Escalating: A Strategic Bid to Rebuild Deterrence

Iran’s latest escalation reflects more than battlefield retaliation; it is an effort to restore deterrence after a series of blows to its regional network and to signal that pressure will carry costs. Analysts cited across Foreign Affairs, Time, The Wall Street Journal and defense commentary suggest Tehran is trying to reshape the geography of its influence even as it faces tighter military, diplomatic and economic constraints.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (04:06 PM IST)

Iran Upholds 74-Lash Sentence for Singer Parastoo Ahmadi, Drawing Torture Claims from Rights Groups

An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she performed without a hijab, intensifying international concern over the use of corporal punishment to enforce dress and morality rules. Rights groups say the punishment amounts to torture and reflects Tehran’s continued reliance on coercive legal measures against artists and women who challenge state restrictions.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (11:44 AM IST)

Who Is Mostafa Ahadi? New Reporting Points to a Key IRGC Figure in Iran’s Oil Sales Network

Fresh reporting has identified Mostafa Ahadi as a significant intelligence-linked figure in the machinery that helps move Iranian oil through sanctions pressure. The development underscores how Tehran’s oil trade increasingly depends on opaque networks tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, blurring the line between state commerce, security operations, and elite enrichment.

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Lifestyle & CultureJust now (07:55 AM IST)

Iran Court Upholds Lashes Sentence for Singer Parastoo Ahmadi After Hijab-Free Livestream

An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi after her livestreamed concert, in which she performed wearing a sleeveless dress and without a hijab, was deemed to have offended public decency. The ruling underscores the continuing reach of Iran’s morality laws and the state’s determination to police women’s public appearance and artistic expression.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:10 AM IST)

Trump Leaves Door Open to Further Iran Strikes as Talks Continue

President Donald Trump has declined to rule out additional U.S. strikes on Iran before the midterm elections, even as he says diplomatic contacts with Tehran will continue. The comments underscore a dual-track approach in which military pressure and negotiations are being kept alive at the same time, raising the stakes for regional security and domestic politics alike.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (04:21 PM IST)

Iran Signals Readiness for 'Doomsday' War With U.S. While Keeping Diplomacy Open

Iran's foreign minister said Tehran is prepared for a catastrophic war with the United States if forced into one, but insisted diplomacy remains the only viable path to break the current deadlock. The remarks, paired with Iran's navy saying it is analyzing data from a captured U.S. underwater drone, underscore a tense mix of deterrence signaling and bargaining posture.

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