US B-1 bombers took off from a British airbase on Tuesday for what Washington described as the “most intense” wave of airstrikes yet on Iran, hours after US secretary of war Pete Hegseth said the campaign would reach “its most ferocious day” since the conflict began.The escalation comes as the US and Israel intensify military…
One of the world’s largest oil refineries in the United Arab Emirates has been shut down as a precaution after a drone attack near the facility, as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy supplies.The shutdown comes amid mounting fears of a broader energy crisis, with the Paris-based International Energy Agency announcing an…
Obesity transcends mere numbers on a scale; it’s a holistic health challenge affecting the heart, joints, and overall metabolism. The silent burden of excess fat can lead to serious complications such as heart disease and sleep apnea. Health professionals advocate that even small changes in weight through smart eating, consistent activity, and stress reduction can…
For the first week of the Iran war, the world’s attention has been fixed firmly on oil. Analyst have talked about tanker movements in the Strait of Hormuz, refinery shutdowns in the Gulf and the sudden spike in energy prices. Brent crude briefly pushed past $120 a barrel as traders priced in the possibility that…
Air India and Air India Express will start levying a fuel surcharge of Rs 399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, as airlines face rising operating costs following a sharp increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid tensions in Middle East, reported PTI.The airline group said the surcharge will be implemented in…
If one listens to commentary about Donald Trump – and there’s so much of it that banning the word ‘Trump’ would bankrupt WENA outlets – you would assume he was an anomaly in the system, the sum total of all unbalanced equations, antithetical to the American way of life. In recent times, his actions —…
Light traffic moves along a main road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP photo) Yalla Habibi, Let’s GoThe National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority of the UAE had an important announcement to make on 9th March. They were going to change the alert tone between 10.30 pm and 9 am…
Retirement is often looked upon as the end of the journey by many people. It is commonly seen as a phase of life where individuals slow down, accept ageing, and confine themselves to their homes. People imagine this period as one spent quietly with grandchildren, engaging in spiritual activities and reflecting on life. At least,…
Experts note that while the domestic buffers for oil are relatively strong, LPG and LNG supplies need a boost. (AI image) India imports around 90% of its crude oil needs, and approximately 60% and 50% of its LPG and LNG requirements respectively. These are not just mere statistics – it’s a telling picture of the…
FILE – A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Google appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure late last year. The appointment comes as the tech giants pour billions into the computing backbone needed to power artificial intelligence. The move…
