Strategic Retreat? US Moves Mine-Hunting Ships Away from Strait of Hormuz as Allies Stay Out
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Singapore, March 20, 2026 — In a move that has raised sharp questions about the Western naval strategy in West Asia, the United States Navy has repositioned its critical mine-hunting combat ships away from the Strait of Hormuz. The USS Tulsa and USS Santa Barbara, two specialized Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships, were spotted docked in Singapore on March 18th—over 3,000 …
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West Asia War Day 20: Energy Markets in Turmoil as Israel and Iran Strike Gas Infrastructure
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New Delhi, March 20, 2026 — The conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran has entered its 20th day, evolving from a localized military engagement into a catastrophic global energy crisis. A series of retaliatory strikes on critical gas and oil infrastructure has sent Brent crude surging past $115 a barrel, while India’s aviation regulator has effectively grounded flights across …
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WTO Issues Stark Warning: Middle East Conflict Threatens to Derail Global Trade Growth
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Geneva, March 20, 2026 — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a sobering update on the state of the global economy, warning that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is the “big unknown” that could significantly drag down world trade and GDP growth through 2026. While 2025 saw a surprisingly resilient 4.6% growth in merchandise trade, the WTO …
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THE EV DIVIDE: Ather’s Ground-Game Surge vs. Ola’s Retail Retreat
BENGALURU — A stark contrast in distribution philosophies has emerged in India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) market. While Ather Energy is doubling down on a massive physical expansion, former market leader Ola Electric is aggressively slashing its storefront count in a bid to stop a financial and operational hemorrhage. Segment 1: Ather’s “Full-Throttle” Expansion Ather Energy, the IPO-bound pioneer of premium …
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IPO WATCH: Mega-Listings and Strategic Pivots Shake the Indian Market
MUMBAI — The Indian primary market is entering a “super-cycle” as some of the country’s most valuable tech and consumer entities prepare for their public debuts. From Reliance’s record-shattering telecom play to deep-tech breakthroughs in manufacturing, here is the breakdown of the most significant IPO-bound movements this week. Segment 1: The “Jio-Giant” Awakens Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is reportedly shifting …
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Steel Giant Mittal Group Submits Binding Bid for Rajasthan Royals; Valuation Eyes $1.3 Billion
JAIPUR/LONDON — The Indian Premier League (IPL) landscape is bracing for a tectonic shift in ownership as the Mittal Group, led by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal, has officially entered the race to acquire a controlling stake in the Rajasthan Royals (RR). According to sources close to the development, the Mittal family has submitted a binding bid …
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Google Bets ₹800 Crore on IPL 2026 to Crown Gemini as India’s “Search King”
NEW DELHI — In what is being hailed as the most aggressive land-grab in the history of the Indian AI sector, Google has finalized a two-tier sponsorship blitz for the IPL 2026 season. By committing a combined ₹770+ crore, the tech titan isn’t just buying ad slots; it is attempting to rewire the search habits of over half a billion …
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“US Bases Must Close”: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Issues War Ultimatum
TEHRAN, March 12, 2026 — In his first official address as Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a stark ultimatum to Gulf nations, demanding the immediate closure of all United States military bases on their soil. The message, delivered as a written statement read by a state television anchor, signals a hardline continuation of the conflict that has gripped the …
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India Condemns Attacks on Merchant Ships; 130,000 Nationals Evacuated Amid Middle East Crisis
New Delhi, March 2026 — A multi-ministerial briefing has laid bare the staggering scale of India’s efforts to protect its citizens and economy as conflict paralyzes the Strait of Hormuz. With over 130,000 nationals already evacuated and the maritime sector under fire, the government is racing to dismantle a potential energy crisis while mourning the loss of Indian lives at …
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Global Oil Markets in Turmoil as Trump Administration Grapples with Hormuz Crisis
Washington D.C., March 2026 — The “Operation Epic Fury” fallout has sent global oil markets into a violent tailspin. What the White House initially framed as a calculated strike to neutralise threats has rapidly morphed into a geopolitical nightmare. As the Strait of Hormuz remains choked by Iranian forces, the reality of a protracted energy crisis is setting in, revealing …
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