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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors 09 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Iran’s Cable Threat Raises Stakes for Global Data Routes as Ships Loiter Near Critical Undersea Links

Iran’s warning that it could target subsea cables if the United States escalates military strikes again has sharpened concern over one of the world’s most exposed digital chokepoints. The threat comes as vessels have been observed lingering near cable corridors, intensifying scrutiny of the infrastructure that carries cloud traffic, financial data and much of the internet’s international backbone.

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Global Economy & Central Banks03 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Crude Oil Sells Off More Than 7% as Iran Peace Talk Hopes Lift Supply Outlook Ahead of U.S. Midterms

Crude prices plunged more than 7% on Monday as traders reacted to signs that Washington and Tehran are pursuing diplomacy despite heightened Middle East tensions. The sell-off reflects a rapid reassessment of geopolitical risk premium, with markets betting that any easing in confrontation could reduce the threat of supply disruption at a politically sensitive moment for the United States.

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World Politics & Diplomacy02 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

UAE Warns Military Action Offers No Quick Exit From Iran Crisis

The United Arab Emirates said military options would not provide a swift resolution to the escalating crisis surrounding Iran, underscoring Gulf anxiety that any strike could trigger wider retaliation and regional disruption. The warning comes as Gulf capitals brace for the possibility that U.S.-Iran tensions could spill into shipping lanes, energy markets and already fragile diplomatic channels.

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Global Markets & Equities31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Left U.S. Bases in the Middle East with Billions in Damage

Iran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. military positions across the Middle East inflicted far more damage than initially acknowledged, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal and an Associated Press analysis. The strikes disabled air defenses, damaged aircraft and buildings, and left at least 274 U.S. military structures affected across 24 sites, underscoring the scale and precision of Tehran’s response.

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World Politics & Diplomacy30 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Iran Says Four Tankers Were Hit by Mines in the Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Rise After U.S. Midterms

Iran said four tankers were struck by mines in or near the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that immediately sharpened fears of a wider confrontation in one of the world’s most strategically vital shipping lanes. The reports, which have not been independently verified in full, come as markets and governments watch for any escalation that could threaten oil flows and regional security.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Two Men Rearrested in Britain Over Alleged Iran Assistance in U.S.-Run Air Base Plot

British police have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran in connection with an alleged plot involving a U.S.-run air base in England, deepening a case that has already drawn attention from Western security services. The investigation underscores persistent concerns in Europe over Iranian intelligence activity and the vulnerability of military infrastructure tied to the United States and NATO.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM IST

Iran’s Precision Strikes Exposed Gulf Weakness, Complicating U.S. War Planning

Iran’s recent strikes on Gulf infrastructure have reportedly hit at least 84 sites, exposing vulnerabilities in water, power and other critical systems across the region. The damage, and the political sensitivity around it, appears to have complicated U.S. military planning by underscoring how quickly a wider conflict could spill into civilian infrastructure and regional stability.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Container Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Intensifies Pressure on Commercial Shipping

A container ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz amid a renewed wave of Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, underscoring the fragility of one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. The escalation comes as Tehran seeks to disrupt shipping routes and curb any rebound in crude oil exports, raising fresh risks for global trade, insurance costs and energy markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Trump Is Poised to Back Saudi Pressure on the Houthis as Iran Tensions Simmer

President Donald Trump is increasingly likely to align the United States more closely with Saudi Arabia’s campaign against Yemen’s Houthi movement, even as he has paused a broader confrontation with Iran, according to the strategic logic outlined by Responsible Statecraft and reinforced by recent regional reporting. The calculus reflects a familiar Trump-era mix of alliance politics, energy security, and pressure on Tehran, with the Yemen front offering a lower-cost way to signal resolve without immediately triggering a wider war.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:42 AM IST

U.K. Spy Chief Says Iran Is Shifting Toward Harder Targets as Sabotage Threats Mount

Britain’s intelligence chief has warned that Iran is moving from lower-risk plots toward more difficult targets, including military sites, as alleged sabotage and hybrid operations intensify across Europe. The warning underscores growing concern among Western security services that state-linked disruption campaigns are becoming more ambitious, more persistent, and harder to deter.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM IST

10-Year Treasury Yield Pulls Back After Strong Auction Calms Demand Fears

U.S. Treasury yields eased from their session highs after a solid sale of 10-year notes reassured investors that demand for government debt remains intact even near multi-decade yield peaks. The retreat followed a sharp run-up that had pushed the benchmark 10-year yield to its highest level in 24 years, reflecting persistent concern over heavy supply and elevated borrowing costs.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM IST

Yemen Fighting Intensifies as U.S.-Iran Tensions Raise the Stakes

Fighting in Yemen is escalating as government-aligned forces press attacks against the Houthi movement, sharpening a conflict that has already spilled across the Red Sea and drawn in regional powers. The battlefield gains and losses matter well beyond Yemen: they are now tied to the wider confrontation between the United States and Iran, which backs the Houthis and has warned against further escalation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 08:43 PM IST

Astronomers Spot a Star Slowly Consuming a Brown Dwarf 300 Light Years Away

Astronomers have identified a rare stellar system about 300 light years from Earth in which a star appears to be steadily stripping material from a brown dwarf companion. The finding offers a close-up view of an unusual form of binary interaction that can illuminate how compact stellar systems evolve over time. While the discovery is not directly tied to energy markets, it matters for climate and clean-energy science because advances in astrophysics drive the sensor technology, data analysis, and space-based observation tools increasingly used in Earth monitoring.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 08:14 AM IST

AstraZeneca bets on Kendall Square R&D hub to power next phase of growth

AstraZeneca has opened a major research and development center in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, a move that underscores the drugmaker’s determination to deepen its U.S. innovation footprint and sustain growth well beyond the current decade. The company says the site, backed by more than $1 billion in investment in Massachusetts, is designed to accelerate discovery with advanced automation, robotics and a denser concentration of scientific talent.

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Startups & Venture Capital04 Oct 2026, 02:59 PM IST

Startup Pays New Yorkers to Run Air Conditioners on Free Batteries as Grid Stress Grows

A New York startup is trying to turn household air conditioners into a flexible grid resource by paying residents to power them with free batteries during peak demand. The model, built around distributed storage and consumer incentives, reflects a broader push in big tech and energy infrastructure to make electricity use more software-driven, more resilient, and less dependent on costly grid upgrades.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Wang Cong Says Her ‘Joker’ Persona Is Meant to Unsettle Natalia Silva Ahead of UFC 332 Title Fight

Wang Cong has rejected criticism that she is unworthy of challenging Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday, arguing that her unconventional persona is part of a broader strategy to unsettle opponents. The Chinese contender said the so-called “joker” image is designed to make rivals feel pressure before the opening bell, adding a psychological layer to an already high-stakes championship bout.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (02:02 AM IST)

Feathered Dinosaur Fossil Points to Multiple Origins of Flight in Bird Relatives

A newly identified feathered dinosaur from China is challenging a long-held assumption that the machinery for flight evolved along a single evolutionary path in the lineage leading to birds. Researchers say the fossil shows a striking combination of bird-like traits that may indicate flight-related anatomy emerged more than once among close dinosaur relatives.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:21 PM IST)

Strait of Hormuz Remains Open as Markets Test Trump’s Iran Claim

The Strait of Hormuz remains open, easing immediate fears of a supply shock in the world’s most critical oil chokepoint even as crude prices stay elevated. The political message from Washington is that U.S. pressure has constrained Iran, but traders are still pricing in risk, uncertainty, and the possibility of renewed disruption.

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World SportsJust now (11:07 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have climbed back to roughly 72% of their prewar level, signaling that maritime pressure in and around the Strait of Hormuz is easing even as tensions remain elevated. U.S. officials say Iran is increasingly constrained by the blockade and broader disruption, arguing that Tehran cannot sustain the current posture indefinitely.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (10:46 PM IST)

US-Iran Talks in New York Signal Fragile Diplomatic Opening Amid Rising Regional Tension

Fresh diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran in New York have revived speculation about whether the two adversaries can manage even a limited de-escalation. The talks come against a backdrop of heightened regional volatility, sharp rhetoric from Washington, and deep mistrust over Iran’s nuclear program and broader security posture.

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World SportsJust now (05:35 PM IST)

Persian Gulf Oil Exports Rebound to 72% of Prewar Levels as Washington Says Iran Is Running Out of Options

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf have recovered to roughly 72% of prewar levels, according to market reporting cited in U.S. coverage, signaling that the region’s energy arteries are functioning more effectively despite months of geopolitical strain. Washington says Iran is increasingly “exhausted” by the blockade pressure and mounting economic costs, suggesting Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is weakening even as the broader standoff remains unresolved.

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