The geopolitical shock created by the Iran conflict is forcing countries far beyond West Asia to confront an uncomfortable reality: energy security can no longer be built around a single region, a single route or a single set of political assumptions.
On 28 February 2026, the war that diplomats had spent two years rehearsing began. American and Israeli aircraft struck Iranian nuclear and missile installations; Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed, and by 2 March the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had formally closed the Strait of Hormuz to merchant traffic, laying mines and warning off shipping.
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta-owned copper mining company CopperTech Metals Inc, which is domiciled in the United States, has announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Scott Bessent said Washington is working with European and Gulf allies to target Iranian financial networks, freeze assets and disrupt funding channels linked to Tehran.
Recently, the New York State University in the US initiated a programme called ‘NYU in real life’, to promote a student-led culture change of spending less time online and more in living life in person, and creating together a ‘collective effervescence’.
“The Prime Minister has said that no pact (with the US) will take place at the cost of farmers. Their interests will be protected,” Chouhan stated.
I ndia has chosen an unusual weapon to counter an external economic assault: cheaper goods for its own citizens.
Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and ex-Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell criticized US President Donald Trump over deteriorating ties with New Delhi amid steep tariffs and closer relations with Pakistan, stressing that US interests in Pakistan pale in comparison to its multifaceted partnership with India.
Amid rising concerns over the steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Indian goods, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged calm on Thursday, expressing confidence that ongoing negotiations with Washington will help resolve the issues and lead to a fair, balanced agreement.
The long-running antitrust battle over Google has reached a defining moment.
