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Trump’s latest comments suggest growing frustration within his administration over what it sees as insufficient compliance by the EU on market access and trade commitments. 

Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on EU cars, trucks; says Europe violated trade deal

by Subhankar Paul |May 1, 2026

The trade arrangement between the US and the European Union, reached in 2025 after months of negotiations, was designed to prevent a broader transatlantic tariff war and stabilise supply chains alread...

Enforcement will be largely digital with cases expected to be resolved within 90 days. Penalties will be proportionate, factoring in user harm, gains from violations, and repeat offences. 

New online gaming rules from May 1: Violations will see 3-year jail term, ₹1 crore in fines

by Subhankar Paul |Apr 30, 2026

At its core, the new regime draws a clear line: while e-sports and online social games are encouraged, online money games are banned outright. The move targets rising concerns around addiction, financ...

Exit Poll Results 2026 for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry

Exit poll twists peak: Bengal remains a nail-biter, Assam goes BJP, Kerala swings UDF

by Subhankar Paul |Apr 29, 2026

Exit Poll Results 2026: Axis My India has projected Himanta's return in Assam, Congress comeback in Kerala, edge for Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu

The strait’s strategic importance also touches global agriculture.

‘It’s not just oil’: US CEO warns Hormuz shutdown could choke sulfur, chip and fertilizer supply

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 8, 2026

Without sufficient sulfuric acid, mining companies face major constraints in processing copper and cobalt ores, two materials essential for electric vehicle batteries, electrical grids, transformers a...

In several Gulf countries, desalination provides up to 90 percent of daily water consumption, leaving cities with little buffer if plants are disabled or power supplies are disrupted.  

Oil to water: How the West Asia war turned asymmetric as Israel and Iran target critical infrastructure

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 8, 2026

Countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates obtain most of their drinking water from desalination plants located along their coastlines. These plants convert seawater into fres...

In an interview with Axios, Trump suggested that Washington should play a role in shaping Iran’s future political leadership.

‘Make Iran Great Again’: Trump rejects Iran deal; demands ‘unconditional surrender’

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 6, 2026

Trump’s remarks come nearly a week after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, triggering missile and drone retaliation from Tehran and widening the conflict ac...

The company said critical shipments such as food, medicines and other perishable goods would receive special attention despite the restrictions. 

Shipping crisis deepens: Maersk pauses key services, cargo bookings across West Asia

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 6, 2026

Maersk also warned of disruptions in air cargo operations after several countries in the region — including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran — temporarily suspended their airspace.

Affirming the capability of the UAE air force and air defence forces to address various threats, the ministry stressed its full readiness to counter any escalation.

US-Israel-Iran War: 3 killed, 58 injured as UAE intercepts 165 missiles, 541 drones since Feb 28

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 1, 2026

On the second morning of the assault alone, the armed forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight missiles fell into the sea. During the same phase, two cruise missiles and 311 drones were des...

The drone was unveiled in late 2025, and the latest deployment marks its first operational use in combat. 

Inside LUCAS: The $35,000 US kamikaze drone now used in US-Israel-Iran war

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 1, 2026

At around $35,000 per unit, the system is far cheaper than many US precision munitions, potentially allowing the Pentagon to deploy hundreds or thousands of drones in a single campaign.

Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal is central to its deterrence posture against Israel and the wider region.

Iran's ballistic missile capabilities: What Tehran’s arsenal can really do against US-Israel strikes

by Subhankar Paul |Feb 28, 2026

In scale, Iran’s missile force is among the largest in the Middle East. Unlike some Gulf states that rely heavily on imported Western systems, Iran has focused on domestic production — partly out of n...