Global fuel supplies were already under pressure because of Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is transported
The move also reflects a broader policy direction where individuals and employers are expected to shoulder a greater share of immigration-related costs
The West Asia conflict began on February 28 when the US-Israel combine launched military strikes on Iran. In retaliation, Tehran has targeted Gulf countries hosting US military bases
Denying any hitch in the negotiations, Palaniswami, who had called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on Thursday night, said the talks were smooth and would be amicably resolved
“The tone and content” of comments by Levrat, a University of Geneva professor of European and International Law, “reflect a clear perceived hostility towards India”, Thakur said
The move also reflects a broader policy direction where individuals and employers are expected to shoulder a greater share of immigration-related costs
It has been structured to provide support across the export cycle by covering the shipments already left during the disruption period as well as prospective exports planned to the affected region
For India, the implications are immediate. The country imports roughly half of its natural gas needs, and a substantial portion—around 40% of LNG imports—comes from Qatar
Iran has struck more than a dozen ships trying to sail through the narrow waterway since the hostilities started two weeks ago. But will Trump’s solution work?
The escalating war, especially the attack on Iran's Kharg Island, has put Beijing in a panic mode - leading to drivers rushing to fill their vehicles' tanks and causing long queues at the gas stations
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