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Sweden has issued an early warning about a possible jet fuel shortage as the Middle East war disrupts energy flows and aviation supply chains. The warning came from Energy Minister Ebba Busch, who said it was based on an assessment by the Swedish Energy Agency. This does not mean Swedish airports are out of fuel … Read more
BP is back in the political firing line after reporting a sharp profit jump during a global energy crisis linked to the Iran war. The company posted first-quarter underlying replacement cost profit of $3.2 billion, more than double the $1.38 billion it made in the same period last year. That result was also ahead of … Read more
China is talking more loudly about energy security because the Iran war has exposed a hard truth: even a powerful economy can become vulnerable when global fuel routes are shaken. Beijing’s top leadership has now pledged to strengthen energy security and protect industrial supply chains as the Middle East conflict spreads into oil markets, shipping … Read more
The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations after Iran was selected as one of 34 vice presidents at the 2026 review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, also known as the NPT. On paper, this may sound like a procedural appointment. In reality, it became a political flashpoint because Iran’s nuclear programme … Read more
An Indian student in Canada went viral after sharing a video about the exhausting routine of balancing college and part-time work. According to India Today, the student showed herself rushing from college to a Starbucks shift, describing the “endless loop” many international students face while trying to manage studies, rent, food, tuition fees, and survival … Read more
Street food poisoning symptoms usually include diarrhoea, stomach pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, weakness, and sometimes headache. The CDC says symptoms depend on the germ swallowed, but the most common signs are diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Symptoms may begin within hours or days after eating contaminated food or drinking unsafe water. In … Read more
A suspected food poisoning incident in Jharkhand’s Giridih district has raised serious concerns about street food safety. According to police officials quoted by PTI, a seven-year-old child died and 18 others were hospitalised after consuming golgappa and chaat from a cart vendor in Leda Bajto village under Mufassil police station limits. Other reports have mentioned … Read more
Petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities remained unchanged on April 27, 2026, even as global crude oil prices stayed volatile due to West Asia tensions and disruption concerns around key shipping routes. Reports from Economic Times and NDTV Profit both noted that domestic retail fuel prices were steady despite pressure in international oil … Read more
Uttar Pradesh is facing a severe late-April heatwave, with several districts recording temperatures above 40°C and some places moving close to or beyond 45°C. Prayagraj recorded 45.2°C, while Lucknow touched 42.5°C, showing that the heat is not limited to one isolated pocket. This level of heat can quickly become dangerous for children, elderly people, outdoor … Read more
India is facing a sharp heatwave spell in late April 2026, with the India Meteorological Department issuing heatwave warnings across several northern, central and western regions. On April 25, IMD warnings covered parts of Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. That means this is not a one-city weather issue; … Read more