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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Brent Crude Tops $110 as Middle East and Ukraine Risks Reignite Supply Shock Fears

Brent crude climbed above $110 a barrel for the first time since May as attacks linked to the Iran-Israel conflict intensified concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and broader supply security. At the same time, renewed Ukraine-Russia hostilities around energy infrastructure added to market anxiety, pushing WTI higher and lifting weekly oil gains above 10%.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Ship Attack Reports Near Hormuz Hit Record High as Oil Exports Slow

Reports of vessels being struck near the Strait of Hormuz have surged to their highest weekly level on record, according to BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency. The spike comes as regional shipping risk intensifies and oil exports show signs of slowing, underscoring the strategic vulnerability of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 01:57 AM IST

Maritime Monitor Warns Ships in Strait of Hormuz Still Face Indiscriminate Attacks

A maritime security monitor has warned that commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz remain exposed to indiscriminate attacks, underscoring the fragility of one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The warning comes amid reports of renewed strikes and heightened regional tension, with insurers, shipowners and energy markets watching for any escalation that could disrupt global trade.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Container Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Intensifies Pressure on Commercial Shipping

A container ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz amid a renewed wave of Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, underscoring the fragility of one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. The escalation comes as Tehran seeks to disrupt shipping routes and curb any rebound in crude oil exports, raising fresh risks for global trade, insurance costs and energy markets.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

India’s WPI Inflation Jumps to 11.39% in September as Food, Fuel and Manufactured Goods Cost More

India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply to 11.39% in September, driven by broad-based increases in food, fuel and manufactured products, underscoring persistent cost pressures across the economy. The reading reflects an upward trend that has persisted through the fiscal year, with global energy disruptions and supply-chain strains adding to domestic price momentum.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 02:19 AM IST

Singapore-Flagged Container Ship Sinks After Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz

A Singapore-flagged container ship, the GFS Pride, sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile on Tuesday, Singapore maritime authorities said. All 21 crew members were evacuated safely, but the incident underscores the persistent security risk to commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive waterways.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 12:57 AM IST

India’s WPI Inflation Jumps to 11.39% in September as Food, Fuel and Factory Costs Surge

India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply to 11.39% in September, underscoring persistent cost pressures across food, fuel and manufactured goods. The reading reflects an economy still absorbing the impact of elevated global commodity prices, with the West Asia conflict and disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz adding to the inflationary backdrop.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 11:47 PM IST

Hormuz Transits Fall to Two-Month Low After Attacks, Data Show

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level in more than two months after a series of attacks raised security fears in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, according to data cited by Reuters. The decline underscores how quickly maritime risk in the Gulf can ripple through global oil markets, insurer sentiment and diplomatic pressure on Washington and regional powers.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 06:11 AM IST

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Gulf Storm Risk Shake Markets

Oil prices climbed above the $100 mark as renewed attacks on shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz collided with fresh concerns over a Gulf storm threat, intensifying fears of supply disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The move underscores how quickly geopolitical risk and weather-related uncertainty can overwhelm broader supply optimism in global crude markets.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Oil Prices Slip as IEA Members Prioritize Diesel Stock Releases Amid Strait of Hormuz Fears

Oil prices fell after members of the International Energy Agency agreed to prioritize the release of diesel stocks, a move aimed at easing tightness in refined fuel markets. The decline came even as traders remained on edge over supply risks after Iran stepped up attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global crude flows.

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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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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

Iran Intensifies Tanker Attacks in Hormuz as Oil and Gas Flows Rebound

Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with tanker incidents reaching their highest weekly level since the start of the Iran war, according to reports cited by Reuters and Bloomberg. The escalation comes as oil and gas flows through the chokepoint have been recovering, underscoring how quickly maritime risk can reprice energy security and disrupt global trade.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 01:15 AM IST

Oil Prices Slip as IEA Members Prioritize Diesel Stock Releases Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Oil prices fell after members of the International Energy Agency agreed to prioritize the release of diesel stocks, a move aimed at easing tightness in refined-fuel markets. The decline came even as traders remained alert to fresh supply risks after Iran stepped up attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 08:42 PM IST

World Oil Buffers Near Exhaustion as Supply Risks Mount, Executives Warn

Global oil markets are entering a more fragile phase as executives warn that the world has nearly exhausted the stockpile buffer that has helped absorb supply shocks in recent years. With tanker constraints, Middle East routing risks and slower replenishment of inventories all converging, industry leaders say prices could become far more volatile if disruptions intensify.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 08:20 PM IST

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Gulf Storm Risk Stoke Supply Fears

Oil prices climbed above the $100-a-barrel threshold as traders priced in escalating risks to supply routes in the Middle East, with renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and a developing Gulf storm system amplifying market anxiety. The move underscores how quickly geopolitical shocks can overwhelm signs of improving output and keep energy markets on edge.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM IST

Oil Gains as Traders Weigh Escalating Supply Risks in the Middle East

Oil prices advanced as investors reassessed the risk of fresh disruptions to global supply, with renewed concern over attacks in the Middle East offsetting signs of a broader recovery in output. The move came as markets balanced geopolitical premium against expectations that supply growth could eventually temper the rally.

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Global Economy & Central Banks07 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

Trump’s Hormuz Warning Puts Asia on the Hook, Singapore Says

Singapore’s foreign minister said Donald Trump was not “completely wrong” in arguing that Asian economies should bear more responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, underscoring the region’s deep dependence on Gulf energy flows. The comments sharpen a broader debate over burden-sharing, maritime security and the economic exposure of Asia’s import-heavy economies to any disruption in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.

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Global Economy & Central Banks07 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM IST

Oil Flows Through Hormuz Rebound, but Tanker Attacks Expose Fresh Supply Risk

Commercial oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered in recent weeks, but the route remains exposed to a sharp rise in attacks on tankers and other merchant vessels. Nearly 20 ships, mostly tankers, have been targeted over the past month, underscoring how quickly a vital energy corridor can shift from stable transit to a geopolitical flashpoint.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 07:10 PM IST

Hormuz Tanker Attacks Raise Fresh Risk to Rebounding Oil Flows

Nearly 20 commercial vessels, mostly oil tankers, have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past month, underscoring the fragility of a shipping route that carries a critical share of the world’s crude exports. The escalation threatens to disrupt a tentative rebound in oil flows and could quickly feed into freight costs, insurance premiums, and broader market volatility.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Oil Slips as Middle East Exports Recover and G7 Stockpile Plans Ease Supply Fears

Oil prices edged lower as traders responded to signs that Middle East crude exports are recovering and that G7 nations are prepared to release stocks if needed, reducing immediate fears of a supply shock. The move reflects a market that remains highly sensitive to geopolitical risk, but is also increasingly focused on actual barrels reaching the market rather than headline tensions alone.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Seven Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Warns Iran’s Strike Capability Is Improving

A fresh wave of attacks on oil tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz has intensified fears over the security of one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. A U.S. official has acknowledged that Iran’s targeting capabilities continue to improve, underscoring the growing precision and persistence of maritime threats in the Gulf.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM IST

Oil Edges Higher as Gulf Tensions Collide With Strong Middle East Supply

Oil prices firmed as traders balanced renewed security risks in the Gulf against evidence that Middle Eastern exports remain resilient. The market is caught between the possibility of shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and signs that regional producers are still moving crude and fuel into global markets.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM IST

Middle East Oil Exports Top Pre-War Levels Despite Rising Tensions, Data Show

Middle East crude exports have climbed above pre-war levels even as attacks and shipping risks in the Gulf intensify, according to data cited by Al Jazeera. The resilience of flows is helping pressure oil prices lower, but analysts warn that the market remains vulnerable to any disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.

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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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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Iraq Arranges Tanker Route to Bypass Hormuz as Oil Security Fears Intensify

Iraq has moved to reduce its exposure to the Strait of Hormuz by arranging for an oil tanker to sail through an alternative route, according to Bloomberg reporting. The step underscores how regional tensions are forcing major crude exporters to reassess the security of one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The move is both practical and symbolic: it signals Baghdad’s effort to protect export continuity while markets remain alert to any disruption in Gulf shipping.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Hormuz Gridlock Could Trigger a Global Food Shock, ICC Chief Warns

A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could rapidly ripple through global food markets by choking off fertilizer feedstocks, raising shipping costs and tightening supply chains, according to the head of the International Chamber of Commerce. The warning comes as analysts and industry groups increasingly flag the vulnerability of agricultural inputs to Middle East instability, with world food prices already exposed to fresh inflationary pressure.

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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 Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM IST

Middle East Oil Flows Rebound Above Prewar Levels as Markets Reprice Geopolitical Risk

Oil exports from the Middle East have climbed back above prewar levels, easing immediate supply fears and pressuring crude prices even as regional tensions remain elevated. The rebound underscores how quickly global markets can adjust to disrupted trade routes when producers, shippers and governments move to protect flows, though the risk of a sudden escalation has not disappeared.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 09:48 AM IST

Persian Gulf Oil Flows Recover to Prewar Levels as Iran’s Next Move Looms Over Markets

Crude exports from the Persian Gulf have largely returned to prewar levels, easing immediate supply fears and pressuring oil prices lower. But market participants remain wary that Iran, having lost leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, could still escalate through asymmetric disruption or a broader scorched-earth response if tensions intensify.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Middle East Oil Flows Rebound as Markets Price in a Fragile Calm

Oil markets are adjusting to a rapid rebound in Middle East crude exports, easing some of the supply panic that followed recent regional tensions. Traders are also watching coordinated stock releases by G7 countries, a move that could cap near-term price spikes even as the Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic vulnerability.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 07:52 PM IST

India’s Economic Resilience Was Built Through a Decade of Reform, Sitharaman Says

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s recent economic resilience is the result of a decade of structural reforms, fiscal discipline and policy continuity. She identified strategic resource security, global trade integration, skills development and greater private investment in research as the next priorities for sustaining growth.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Venus’ Mysterious Haze May Be Cosmic Dust, Not Chemistry Alone

A new physical model suggests that Venus’ long-debated atmospheric haze can be explained by a combination of iron dust and sulfuric acid, offering a cleaner fit to the planet’s observed properties than chemistry alone. The finding could sharpen scientific understanding of Venus’ atmosphere and influence future mission planning as researchers revisit one of the solar system’s most enigmatic worlds.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 04:44 PM IST

Investors Turn on France as Bond Market Signals Rising Default Risk

France is facing a sharp market rebuke as investors demand higher compensation to hold its debt, intensifying fears that the euro zone’s second-largest economy is drifting toward a fiscal credibility crisis. The selloff has pushed French bonds into the center of a broader global rout, with traders increasingly pricing in the risk that political paralysis and widening deficits could erode confidence further.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Jacksonville’s Last Hooters Closes, Marking the End of a 40-Year Local Run

Jacksonville’s last remaining Hooters restaurant has permanently closed, ending a four-decade presence in the city and underscoring the chain’s broader struggles in a changing casual-dining market. The abrupt shutdown adds to a growing list of legacy restaurant brands confronting weaker traffic, shifting consumer tastes and tighter operating economics.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace04 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM IST

Idaho Army National Guard Carries Out Three Rescue Missions in Three Days

The Idaho Army National Guard completed three successful search-and-rescue missions over a three-day period beginning Sept. 16, supporting local agencies in remote areas of Ada and Custer counties. The operations underscore the Guard’s continuing role as a rapid-response asset for difficult terrain, limited access, and time-sensitive emergencies across Idaho.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 06:13 AM IST

Diesel Squeeze Exposes a Fragile Global Fuel Market

Diesel prices are surging as inventories tighten, refinery output remains constrained and demand stays resilient across freight, farming and industry. The strain is rippling through U.S. consumers, truckers and corporate supply chains, raising the risk of broader inflation pressure if the crunch persists.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

Oil Tankers Face Rising Risk as Strait of Hormuz Becomes a Flashpoint

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has become markedly more dangerous after reports of tankers struck in a flurry of incidents near the narrow waterway. The attacks underscore how quickly the world’s most critical oil chokepoint can turn into a live military and commercial risk, with implications for crude prices, insurance costs, and regional escalation.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 04:00 PM IST

India May Use Final ODI to Test Bench Strength After Series Win

With the three-match ODI series already secured, India enter the final game against West Indies with an opportunity to do more than simply complete a clean sweep. The match offers captain Shubman Gill and his management a chance to examine bench strength, sharpen tactical options and, if conditions allow, practice the harder art of setting a target and defending it.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 10:33 PM IST

Tankers Under Fire in Hormuz as Oil Transit Risks Mount

Oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing renewed danger after reports that multiple tankers were struck by unknown projectiles or attacked in the waterway and nearby approaches, according to maritime monitors and news reports. The incidents underscore how quickly a vital global energy corridor can become a flashpoint, with insurers, ship operators and governments now confronting higher security and escalation risks.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 07:26 PM IST

OpenAI’s Dot Agent Signals a New Phase for Enterprise AI

OpenAI’s latest agent, Dot, appears designed to bridge workplace automation and consumer convenience, underscoring the company’s push to make AI agents useful across both enterprise and everyday tasks. Early reporting suggests the product could handle business workflows while also performing actions such as ordering dinner, highlighting how quickly agentic AI is moving from concept to commercial reality.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

UN Food Prices Near Four-Year High as Cereal and Sugar Costs Surge

Global food prices climbed sharply in September, approaching a four-year high as gains in cereals and sugar outweighed declines in some other staples, the United Nations said. The increase underscores how weather disruptions, transport bottlenecks and geopolitical frictions are feeding inflation risks across import-dependent economies.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:02 PM IST)

‘Chainsmoker Cat’ Review: A Chaotic, Purrverse Triumph of Wit and Pathos

‘Chainsmoker Cat’ arrives with the kind of premise that sounds engineered to repel seriousness: a chain-smoking catgirl, a gallery of deranged oddballs, and a relentless procession of indignities. Yet the series turns that excess into a sharply observed, unexpectedly humane work of comedy that is also one of the year’s most accomplished television offerings.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (01:58 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Crude Flows Recover, but Fuel Markets Remain Tight and Uneven

Crude oil exports from the Persian Gulf have largely returned to prewar levels, easing fears of a broader supply shock and helping pressure oil prices lower. But the recovery is incomplete for refined products, with diesel and gasoline shipments still constrained by damaged infrastructure, rerouted flows and lingering security risks.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:14 AM IST)

Three Tankers Struck by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fresh Security Fears

Three oil tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to maritime services company Marisks, in an incident that immediately renewed concern over the security of one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The strikes come at a time of heightened regional tension and underscore how quickly commercial shipping can become exposed to geopolitical shocks in the narrow waterway linking the Gulf to global energy markets.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:44 AM IST)

Kashkari Says Inflation Remains Too High Despite Softer PCE, While Labor Market Stays Solid

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said inflation remains “still too high” even after the latest personal consumption expenditures report came in softer than expected, underscoring that the Fed is not ready to declare victory. In an exclusive CNBC interview with Steve Liesman, Kashkari also described the U.S. labor market as “pretty good,” a combination that points to a central bank still balancing disinflation progress against a resilient economy.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (02:02 AM IST)

Feathered Dinosaur Fossil Points to Multiple Origins of Flight in Bird Relatives

A newly identified feathered dinosaur from China is challenging a long-held assumption that the machinery for flight evolved along a single evolutionary path in the lineage leading to birds. Researchers say the fossil shows a striking combination of bird-like traits that may indicate flight-related anatomy emerged more than once among close dinosaur relatives.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (10:22 AM IST)

Hormuz Crude Flows Recover to Prewar Levels as Fuel Shipments Stay Tight

Crude oil exports moving through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to near prewar levels, easing one of the market’s most immediate supply fears. But refined fuel shipments remain constrained, leaving traders wary that congestion, rerouting and policy shifts could still keep product markets tight even as crude flows stabilize.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:21 PM IST)

Strait of Hormuz Remains Open as Markets Test Trump’s Iran Claim

The Strait of Hormuz remains open, easing immediate fears of a supply shock in the world’s most critical oil chokepoint even as crude prices stay elevated. The political message from Washington is that U.S. pressure has constrained Iran, but traders are still pricing in risk, uncertainty, and the possibility of renewed disruption.

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World SportsJust now (11:07 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have climbed back to roughly 72% of their prewar level, signaling that maritime pressure in and around the Strait of Hormuz is easing even as tensions remain elevated. U.S. officials say Iran is increasingly constrained by the blockade and broader disruption, arguing that Tehran cannot sustain the current posture indefinitely.

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World SportsJust now (05:35 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly 72% of prewar levels, according to market reporting cited in U.S. coverage, signaling that the region’s energy arteries are functioning more effectively despite months of geopolitical strain. Washington says Iran is increasingly “exhausted” by the blockade pressure and mounting economic costs, suggesting Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is weakening even as the broader standoff remains unresolved.

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