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Mint Explainer | Strait of Hormuz: Will Iran shut the vital oil artery of the world?

Mint Explainer | Strait of Hormuz: Will Iran shut the vital oil artery of the world?

Mint explains why the Strait of Hormuz is significant geopolitically, and economically and what it means for India and Iran-US talks.  Why is the Strait of Hormuz significant geopolitically and economically?  The Strait of  Hormuz is significant for its strategic location. It lies between Oman and Iran, linking the sea passage from the countries on the

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As the NATO summit approaches, more than cash is at stake

As the NATO summit approaches, more than cash is at stake

What makes a good NATO ally? Debates over burden-sharing have “moved and shaken” the alliance ever since its foundation in 1949, says Rafael Loss of the European Council on Foreign Relations, a think-tank. Most recently, Donald Trump, in both his first and his present term, has justifiably railed against Europeans for not paying their fair

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Musk Pins Teslas Comeback on Robotaxis After Retreat From Feud

Tesla Inc. already had a lot riding on its highly anticipated robotaxi launch long before Elon Musk decided to swing a wrecking ball through his alliance with President Donald Trump — and the company’s share price. Now investors are looking for a win that can help repair the brand damage and shift Tesla back into growth mode. Musk said Tesla would

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Fishermen associations ask Collector to fix fair price for the catch

Fishermen associations ask Collector to fix fair price for the catch

Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon at the fishermen grievance meeting at Collectorate in Ramanathapuram on Friday. | Photo Credit: L. BALACHANDAR   As 61-day fishing ban period is to end on June 14, fishermen associations during their grievance meeting at Collectorate here on Friday appealed to the district administration to fix a fair selling price for

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Starmer Says UK Has ‘Grave Concerns’ on Iran Nuclear Program

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has “grave concerns” about Iran’s nuclear program and backed Israel’s right to self-defense, while calling for de-escalation in a conflict that risks engulfing the Middle East. Starmer was speaking after Israel carried out a wave of strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and killing top military commanders. The

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Starmer Says No Obstacles Left in Finishing US-UK Trade Deal

(Bloomberg) — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there are no “hiccups or obstacles” remaining in the way of finalizing a trade deal with the US and indicated that an agreement would likely come soon. Starmer’s comments, ahead of a summit meeting with other G-7 leaders in Canada this weekend, follow negotiations between US and

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Air India disaster: Eleven planes that crashed after take-off in the past and the reasons behind

Air India disaster: Eleven planes that crashed after take-off in the past and the reasons behind

An Air India flight to London crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on Thursday, erupting in a huge fireball and killing all on board, except one. Miraculously, one passenger ejected from the aircraft survived. The victims included medical students who were staying in a college hostel struck by the plane. Air

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