US-Iran War: The Critical Role of Gulf Pipelines in Global Oil Supply | Business

As the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, Saudi Arabia’s East-West and UAE’s Habshan-Fujairah pipelines are crucial overland routes for crude oil. These pipelines, designed for emergencies, are now vital shock absorbers for the global economy, preventing a full-blown market panic despite not fully replacing Hormuz’s capacity. Their continued operation is paramount. TL;DR: Driving the newsAs…

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Air India Plane Emergency Landing: Air India Express plane makes hard landing at Phuket airport; pictures show nose-wheel damage | India News

NEW DELHI: An Air India Express aircraft on Wednesday suffered a nose-wheel issue while landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand, the airline confirmed to news agency PTI.A video surfaced online showed the aircraft making a rough touchdown on the runway, appearing to land abruptly and momentarily bounce before settling.Authorities temporarily suspended flight operations at…

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‘To be or not to be’: Why Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for the first time | India News

In landmark judgement, Supreme Court allows first ever passive euthanasia for 31 year-old patient in vegetative state NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday quoted from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” as it approved passive euthanasia for 31-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state since August 2013 following a fall from a building in…

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Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Officials drop hint on Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition amid intense US-Israel strikes

Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, said the son of Iran’s president. The update comes as questions continue to swirl about the cleric’s whereabouts after days without a public appearance.Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of…

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‘Use microwave, induction’: IRCTC tells vendors to switch cooking methods as Iran war disrupts LNG flow

Representative image NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has asked all its licensees to adopt alternate cooking methods such as microwave ovens and electric induction systems at railway food centres, following a reported cut in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The directive applies to food plazas, refreshment rooms and Jan Aahar…

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Who is Harish Rana? Ghaziabad man in vegetative state for 12 years at centre of Supreme Court’s passive euthanasia ruling | Ghaziabad News

The Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a permanent vegetative state since 2013 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for 31-year-old Harish Rana, who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for more than a decade after suffering a severe brain injury…

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North Korea backs Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, slams US-Israel for ‘destroying regional peace’

North Korea has expressed support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader of Iran, while condemning what it described as the “illegal” military attack by the United States and Israel that killed Iran’s previous leader. A spokesperson for North Korea’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Pyongyang respected Tehran’s decision to…

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‘A serious war is going on…’: Govt assures ‘no shortage of fuel’ amid LPG supply concerns during Middle East conflict

Union minister Piyush Goyal. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured that India is not facing any fuel shortage despite growing volatility in global energy markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Addressing reporters in Tiruchirappalli, Goyal said the government is closely monitoring developments and taking proactive measures to ensure…

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