Global food supplies could be badly hit if Iran war drags on, says fertiliser boss
Yara’s Svein Tore Holsether says it would be ‘catastrophic’ if the strait of Hormuz was closed for a year The …
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War prompts Europeans to switch holidays away from eastern Mediterranean
Summer holidaymakers opting for ‘more familiar, easy-to-reach locations’ as travel industry counts cost of Middle East conflictHolidaymakers who had planned …
Periods of extreme volatility don’t last forever: Sebi chief on market crash
Calming frayed nerves in markets battered by the Middle East war, Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta …
Wealthy British nationals fleeing Gulf conflict bypass UK to avoid tax bills
High-net-worth residents of UAE heading to Ireland and France to wait out missile attacks before tax year endsWealthy UK nationals …
‘Shockingly bad’: Nissan Leaf drivers voice anger over app shutdown
Carmaker’s decision to drop NissanConnect EV app on relatively recent cars fuels warnings from expertsOwners of some Nissan Leaf electric …
Bound oil tankers, Indian
A few days after a couple ofcrude oil tankers headed to India crossed the Strait of Hormuz, an Indian-flagged liquefied …
NHS and MoD will be urged to buy British tech to drive growth amid Iran crisis
Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertaintyThe NHS and …
West Asia conflict | With question mark on flexible gas plants, govt explores alternatives
As disruptions in liquified natural gas (LNG) supplies hit India due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Union …
US initiates ‘forced labour’ trade probe against India, 59 others
The US on Thursday launched another trade investigation against India and 59 other trade partners to ascertain if these countries …
US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports
President says forces ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island and warned its oil infrastructure could be nextMiddle East crisis – …
Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4
The domestic stock market fell more than five per cent this week, marking its steepest weekly decline in nearly four …
Digg’s open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam
It's only been a year since Digg founder Kevin Rose, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, and a few others announced the …
UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse
Trade body attends meeting with Rachel Reeves, hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of price gouging• Watchdog …
Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs
Exclusive: Chancellor plans help for vulnerable and low-income customers due to conflict in Middle East Rachel Reeves will set out …
Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London
Mayor says he will encourage Met to scale down his official vehicle alongside plans for new charges for big carsThe …
Turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened
The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor todayEven …
IndiGo to levy fuel charges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on flights from March 14
IndiGo Airlines will levy fuel charges on domestic and international flights starting March 14 amid the steep surge in jet …
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
Book LPG only if needed, switch to piped gas if possible: Govt to consumers
With the war in West Asia affecting India’s LPG imports and oil marketing companies (OMCs) swamped with bookings for cooking …
War risk insurance costs spiral upwards as West Asia conflict escalates
War-risk insurance premiums for ships operating in West Asia have surged sharply, following continuingUS and Israeli strikes on Iran.The rates …