U.S. eases Iranian oil sanctions in scramble to contain energy prices, handing Tehran a boost

In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran as Washington scrambles to contain the economic shockwaves of its military campaign. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the easing of sanctions, first imposed after Iran’s 1979 revolution,…

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When disasters strike, preparation saves lives — is India ready when crisis hits? |

Disasters don’t just cause infrastructure losses, cripple economies, or claim lives. They shake something far deeper, that is, the very fabric of human existence.Each disaster leaves scars that statistics cannot fully capture silent grief, disrupted childhoods, fractured communities and lives permanently divided into “before” and “after”. Homes swallowed by raging floods erase decades of memory….

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How many countries can you visit ‘Visa-Free’ with the world’s strongest passports in 2026?

Passport is among the most important documents required to travel overseas. Also the strength of a passport is crucial in determining how freely citizens can travel globally. Every year, the Henley Passport Index, releases its report of the powerful and strongest passports. The 2026 Henley Passport Index report is out and it shows diplomatic shift,…

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