World Updates

The corporation-run Smrithipadam crematorium is having trouble getting gas cylinders, and the lack of LPG cylinders has started to interfere with the operation of gas-based crematoriums in Kozhikode. According to Deputy Mayor S Jayasree, the gas company that supplied the crematorium with cylinders has notified the local authority that it has been told to give … Read more

Asian financial markets experienced a decline after oil prices surged sharply due to escalating tensions in the Gulf region. Attacks on ships near key oil routes raised fears of supply disruption, inflation, and higher borrowing costs worldwide. Asian stocks dipped on Thursday as oil prices surged due to news that more ships had been hit … Read more

Global crude oil prices have surged sharply, crossing $110 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions. For an import-dependent economy like India, this creates widespread effects across the energy sector, government finances, and consumers. For the first time in almost three years, Brent crude surged above $110 per barrel on March 9. A chokepoint that transports … Read more

The legal dispute between Anthropic and the U.S. government highlights growing tensions over how artificial intelligence should be used in military operations. Support from major technology companies and former military leaders has intensified the debate over ethics, national security, and government authority. Microsoft and a group of former military officials are supporting Anthropic by requesting … Read more

India’s crude oil supply remains stable despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Rising Russian crude shipments and diversified sourcing strategies are helping ensure energy security for one of the world’s largest oil consumers. The total Russian crude arrivals for the entire month could approach or perhaps surpass 2 mb/d if the present shipment plans … Read more