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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 16 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM IST

The Pentagon’s New Blood Supply Race Exposes a Wartime Logistics Gap

The U.S. military is accelerating efforts to develop artificial blood and other battlefield-ready substitutes as planners confront a persistent problem: how to keep wounded troops alive when conventional transfusions are unavailable. The push reflects hard lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan, where evacuation delays, remote terrain and supply-chain limits repeatedly turned blood into a critical bottleneck.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 04:44 PM IST

Israel’s Election Rules Draw Fire After Arab Leader Is Pressured Out While Far Right Stays In

Israel’s Supreme Court has overturned an election panel ban on Arab parties, but the broader controversy has intensified after Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from the race following pressure over remarks linked to the October 7 Hamas attack. The episode has sharpened accusations of a double standard in Israel’s electoral system, with critics arguing that Arab political speech is policed more aggressively than far-right incitement.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy14 Oct 2026, 09:36 AM IST

Iraq Crude Shipments to India Rebound as Russian Flows Decline Sharply

Iraq has regained momentum in India’s crude import mix as shipments from the Middle Eastern producer recovered, even as Russian crude arrivals fell sharply month on month. The shift underscores how Indian refiners are continuing to rebalance sourcing across suppliers in response to price spreads, freight economics and changing trade flows.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy13 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM IST

Iraq’s Crude Shipments to India Rebound as Russian Volumes Slide

Iraq’s crude shipments to India have rebounded, even as Russian crude arrivals fell sharply in August, underscoring a fresh shift in the country’s oil import mix. Russian shipments to India declined 32.3% month-on-month to 5.48 million tonnes, creating room for Middle Eastern suppliers to regain share in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy12 Oct 2026, 04:04 PM IST

Iraq Crude Shipments to India Rebound as Russian Flows Decline

Iraq has regained momentum in India’s crude import mix as shipments from the Middle Eastern producer recovered, even as Russian crude arrivals fell sharply in August. Russian crude shipments to India declined 32.3% from the previous month to 5.48 million tonnes, underscoring a notable shift in sourcing patterns for one of the world’s fastest-growing oil markets. The change highlights how refiners are balancing economics, freight, and supply security amid volatile global crude trade flows.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Iraq Arranges Tanker Route to Bypass Hormuz as Oil Security Fears Intensify

Iraq has moved to reduce its exposure to the Strait of Hormuz by arranging for an oil tanker to sail through an alternative route, according to Bloomberg reporting. The step underscores how regional tensions are forcing major crude exporters to reassess the security of one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The move is both practical and symbolic: it signals Baghdad’s effort to protect export continuity while markets remain alert to any disruption in Gulf shipping.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:26 AM IST)

Last US and UK Troops Leave Iraq as Anti-ISIS Mission Ends

The final British and American troops have withdrawn from Iraq, closing a major chapter in the coalition campaign against the Islamic State group. Their departure follows a two-year-old agreement and reflects Baghdad’s long-standing demand for the end of the foreign combat mission.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:49 AM IST)

Iraq Seeks U.S. Waiver as Iranian Flights Face Wider Regional Clampdown

Iraq is seeking a U.S. exemption from restrictions affecting Iranian flights, according to reporting from Al Jazeera, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran’s regional air links. The move underscores Baghdad’s effort to balance its relations with both the United States and Iran while avoiding disruption at key Iraqi airports.

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