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As European gas prices soar 50% in two weeks, Simon Stiell warns EU leaders that ‘meek dependence’ on imports leaves nations vulnerable to geopolitical shocks. BRUSSELS — The Iran war is delivering a stark warning to the global community about the dangers of fossil fuel reliance, the United Nations’ top climate official will declare on Monday, urging governments to treat the energy crisis as a wake-up call to accelerate the green transition. In prepared remarks for a high-level gathering in Brussels, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will argue that the conflict-laden spike in…

As West Asia conflict disrupts fuel supplies, neighbours from Sri Lanka to Nepal turn to New Delhi—not just for oil, but for strategic stability and trust. NEW DELHI — When global supply chains seize up and energy markets spiral into chaos, a familiar dynamic takes hold in South Asia: neighbours look to India. The latest disruption—sparked by escalating military confrontation in West Asia and threats to shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz—has once again underscored New Delhi’s emerging role as the region’s stabiliser. With fuel prices soaring and supplies tightening, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Nepal have all approached…

Paul Thomas Anderson takes home Best Director as ‘Sinners’ secures four wins; Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress for ‘Hamnet’ at the 98th Academy Awards. HOLLYWOOD, CA – The 98th Academy Awards wrapped up Sunday night with One Battle After Another emerging as the night’s dominant force, securing six Oscars including the coveted Best Picture trophy. The epic feature from director Paul Thomas Anderson proved to be a favorite with the Academy, earning Anderson his first Best Director win for the film. The movie also collected awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, solidifying its place as the evening’s…

NewsFeedICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accountsAn International Criminal Court judge says sanctions imposed by the administration of Donald Trump are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties, leaving her facing visa bans, financial restrictions and limited access to the internet. The measures came after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Published On 15 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSaveplus2googleAdd media on Googleinfo

NewsFeedIran warns UAE ports and ‘American hideouts’ are targetsAn Iranian military spokesperson warned that ports, docks and “American hideouts” in the United Arab Emirates could be targeted and urged residents to evacuate those areas. The warning came after US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, as President Donald Trump threatened to strike the island’s oil infrastructure unless Tehran stops attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.Published On 14 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharefacebooktwitterwhatsappcopylinkSaveplus2googleAdd media on Googleinfo

NEW YORK (news agencies) — As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted data that showed a continued decline in doctor’s office and hospital visits for flu symptoms through last week. The number of states reporting high flu activity dropped to 16, many of them in a belt…

Cnews agenciesE CANAVERAL, Fla. (news agencies) — NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket will roll out of the hangar and back to the pad next week at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, leading to a launch attempt as early as April 1. It will mark humanity’s first trip to the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II crew should have blasted off on a lunar flyaround earlier this year, but fuel leaks and other problems with the Space Launch System…

Project in Brownsville, Texas, would be the first new American refinery in 50 years, aiming to boost energy independence amid global turmoil In a major policy announcement, former President Donald Trump revealed plans for a $300 billion oil refinery in Texas, developed in partnership with India’s Reliance Industries—a project he heralds as the largest of its kind in the U.S. in six decades. The facility, to be built in Brownsville by America First Refining (AFR), would be the first new oil refinery in the United States in 50 years, according to Trump. He described the venture as a “historic” investment…

The “WAP” rapper’s concert mishap in Houston goes viral, but this time the fan is all smiles In a moment that could have gone terribly wrong, Cardi B turned a concert mishap into a viral heartwarmer. During a performance in Houston on March 4 as part of her Little Miss Drama Tour, the Grammy-winning rapper poured water over her neck to cool down and casually tossed the half-empty bottle into the crowd. It found an unexpected target: a fan’s freshly done hair. But instead of outrage, there were only smiles. Footage of the incident, shared by Instagram user @labellepatrice, shows the…

Four citizens accused of relaying sensitive coordinates to Tehran; regional attacks target airports and oil facilities as conflict enters 12th day MANAMA – Bahraini authorities announced the arrest of four citizens on Thursday for allegedly spying for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the Gulf region reels from a sharp escalation in Iranian retaliatory strikes. The suspects—identified as Murtadha Hussain Awal, 25; Ahmed Isa Al Haiki, 34; Sarah Abdulnabi Marhoon, 36; and Elias Salman Mirza, 22—are accused of photographing and transmitting coordinates of vital infrastructure to the IRGC using encrypted software, according to Bahrain’s General Directorate of Criminal Investigation. A…