Iran holds more drills with Russia

This image provided Thursday Feb. 19, 2026 by the Iranian military and dated Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2025, shows navy ships conducting operations during a join drill by Iranian and Russian forces in the Indian Ocean.(Masoud Nazari Mehrabi/Iranian Army via AP) Dubai: Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft…

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‘My one and only’: Why Tulsi Gabbard’s dashing husband is such a rarity in American politics | World News

Tulsi Gabbard marked her husband Abraham Williams’ birthday with a message that read less like a routine social media greeting and more like a private vow made briefly visible to the world. “Happy birthday to my one and only,” she wrote, before adding a line that carried the quiet cadence of a promise: “Over and…

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Oil prices continue to rally: Crude jumps as Trump dashes hopes of quick Iran war end; Brent tops $111

Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday (local time) as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the US launching more strikes on Iran, fueling concerns over the energy supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel after soaring beyond the $111 per barrel mark. At…

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Rational Rationing

Giving gas to the most important uses first is sensible, but the rules must be carefully planned so people don’t panic Markets often change their mood quickly. On Tuesday, they seemed hopeful that the Iran war might end soon. This hope comes partly from Donald Trump, who has described the conflict as a “short-term excursion”….

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West Asia conflict: Govt hikes commercial LPG quota, relief for eateries | Delhi News

Representative Image NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at benefiting the food and hospitality industry, govt on Saturday announced a 20% additional quota of commercial LPG cylinders, taking the overall allocation to 50% of pre-conflict levels.The ministry of petroleum and natural gas said the additional allocation will be prioritised for restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens,…

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Avalanches at Zoji La pass: 7 killed, 5 injured in Ladakh; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked | India News

NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and several others were injured after an avalanche struck Zoji La in Ladakh on Friday.The avalanche also blocked the Srinagar-Leh highway, affecting movement in the area.Rescue and relief efforts are underway following the incident.Ladakh’s lieutenant governor in a post on X said, “Heard the unfortunate news of…

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