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Strikes on Gulf energy infra spark fears of prolonged global impact

This new phase of the war began Wednesday, when Iran carried out a retaliatory missile strike on Ras Laffan, Qatar's vast energy complex

Strikes on Gulf energy infra spark fears of prolonged global impact
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Taco Bell, Dunkin franchisee to pay $1.5 million in NYC scheduling case

In December, New York City announced that Starbucks would pay $38.9 million to settle claims it violated the city's scheduling law

Taco Bell, Dunkin franchisee to pay $1.5 million in NYC scheduling case
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips

Global markets staged a sharp recovery after Trump's comments, with Europe's STOXX 600 and precious metals edging up while oil prices fell, signaling improving risk appetite

Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt DOGE probe, block records access

The justices intervened in the same case last year in favor of the administration, halting CREW's fact-finding push

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt DOGE probe, block records access
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran

Citing progress in talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he has directed a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure

US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:50 PM IST

US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump

Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner talked to the Iranians on Sunday and that discussions would continue on Monday

US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company

He also runs Leo, a venture capital fund he founded in 2009 that focuses primarily on investments in technology companies

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move

Since Trump's claim of "productive" talks, global markets and geopolitical signals have shifted sharply

Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported

According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the tremor was recorded at 1:14 pm. The epicentre of the quake was located near the Rayal area of Bajhang

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Oman working to secure Hormuz, warns war may deepen economic fallout

Oman mediated nuclear talks between the United States and Iran before Washington and Israel launched strikes on Tehran on February 28

Oman working to secure Hormuz, warns war may deepen economic fallout
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants

Prices gradually pared some losses after the steep initial slide after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that no talks were under way between the US and Iran

Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka

Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, has allowed very few ships to cross it since the conflict started on February 28

Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz

Crude prices are rising amid the Iran-US-Israel war, but oil's role extends far beyond fuel, shaping plastics, fertilisers, electronics and everyday essentials across modern life

Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha

PM Modi flags risks to energy supply, trade routes and Indian diaspora as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over oil, LPG imports and global economic stability

Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why

Low Earth orbit is seeing a surge in investments as companies like SpaceX, Nvidia and Amazon expand satellite networks, driving new business opportunities

Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war

The Himalayan nation is looking to nearly double its contribution to India's grid to 1.1 gigawatts this summer, when high temperatures are expected to drive record demand

Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics

The aircraft hit a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ground vehicle and the airport was closed to incoming flights from across the US and Canada

New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo

Gregoire beat out prominent conservative contender Rachida Dati, who acknowledged her defeat after partial results were made public

Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks

The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states

Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand

Acquisitions of fast-growing firms and AI-focused assets will account for roughly $5 billion in spending this year, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said

Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST