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Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats

The vessel posing as Nabiin is likely a zombie tanker, which assumes the identity of a scrapped, legitimate ship

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats

The vessel posing as Nabiin is likely a zombie tanker, which assumes the identity of a scrapped, legitimate ship

Zombie oil tanker exits Strait of Hormuz as Trump, Iran trade threats
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran

US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran

US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

West Asia war damages over 40 energy assets, risks supply disruption: IEA

The effect of the current disruptions is equivalent to the two major oil crises in the 1970s and the 2022 natural gas crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine 'all put together,' IEA director Birol said

West Asia war damages over 40 energy assets, risks supply disruption: IEA
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

West Asia war damages over 40 energy assets, risks supply disruption: IEA

The effect of the current disruptions is equivalent to the two major oil crises in the 1970s and the 2022 natural gas crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine 'all put together,' IEA director Birol said

West Asia war damages over 40 energy assets, risks supply disruption: IEA
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran as conflict intensifies

IDF said it has launched wave of extensive strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran

Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran as conflict intensifies
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:12 AM IST

Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran as conflict intensifies

IDF said it has launched wave of extensive strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran

Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran as conflict intensifies
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:12 AM IST

US strikes destroy Iran's Qom turbine engine plant amid escalating conflict

US Central Command shared a photograph of the destroyed plant, which was taken on March 6, showing the intensity of the damage caused by the attack

US strikes destroy Iran's Qom turbine engine plant amid escalating conflict
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

US strikes destroy Iran's Qom turbine engine plant amid escalating conflict

US Central Command shared a photograph of the destroyed plant, which was taken on March 6, showing the intensity of the damage caused by the attack

US strikes destroy Iran's Qom turbine engine plant amid escalating conflict
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

'PNG supply to restaurants, eateries in Maharashtra increased by 20%'

The supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 per cent, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has said, offering relief to restaurants and eateries. The government has decided to ease PNG distribution to businesses, the minister said on Sunday. "From March 23, until further notice, commercial PNG supply has been increased by 20 per cent," he added. With this, supply to the commercial sector will rise to 50 per cent. Restaurant and eateries were hit after the war in West Asia broke out, as it impacted the supply of commercial cooking gas. Several food joints have been forced to suspend operations due to the gas supply disruptions. The conflict involving US-Israel and Iran has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the main transit route for Gulf energy supplies. Bhujbal said the PNG distribution to commercial establishments, ever since the crisis hit, was initially raised to 20 per cent, followed by

'PNG supply to restaurants, eateries in Maharashtra increased by 20%'
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Macron calls for halt to energy facility attacks in talks with Saudi prince

Macron stressed the need for Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Macron calls for halt to energy facility attacks in talks with Saudi prince
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Israel's missile defence system under scrutiny after Iranian attack

Two missiles landed hours apart, wreaking havoc in two towns near a heavily guarded nuclear site in the Negev Desert

Israel's missile defence system under scrutiny after Iranian attack
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Israel's missile defence system under scrutiny after Iranian attack

Two missiles landed hours apart, wreaking havoc in two towns near a heavily guarded nuclear site in the Negev Desert

Israel's missile defence system under scrutiny after Iranian attack
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Israel thought it could spur rebellion inside Iran. That hasn't happened

President Trump's hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran's theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed

Israel thought it could spur rebellion inside Iran. That hasn't happened
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

Israel thought it could spur rebellion inside Iran. That hasn't happened

President Trump's hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran's theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed

Israel thought it could spur rebellion inside Iran. That hasn't happened
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

South Asian industries pivot to solar, cut reliance on gas amid Iran crisis

In India and Pakistan, once key customers for the Persian Gulf's LNG exports, industries have been rapidly shifting away from both gas and grid power to make use of cheap, abundant solar energy

South Asian industries pivot to solar, cut reliance on gas amid Iran crisis
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

'Pandemonium' fuels surge in US yields as fed rate-hike bets emerge

Ten-year yields rose 11 basis points to 4.39 per cent, extending their rise since hostilities began to 44 basis points

'Pandemonium' fuels surge in US yields as fed rate-hike bets emerge
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

Global LNG exports hit six-month low as West Asia conflict disrupts flows

The 10-day moving average for LNG shipments has fallen about 20 per cent from the start of the month to 1.1 million tonnes, the lowest since September

Global LNG exports hit six-month low as West Asia conflict disrupts flows
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:03 AM IST

Global LNG exports hit six-month low as West Asia conflict disrupts flows

The 10-day moving average for LNG shipments has fallen about 20 per cent from the start of the month to 1.1 million tonnes, the lowest since September

Global LNG exports hit six-month low as West Asia conflict disrupts flows
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:03 AM IST