Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure. Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure. World 2d ago
What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile... Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies. Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies. World 2d ago
Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port. Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port. World 18 Mar, 2026
Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim holiday Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim... Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities. Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities. World 18 Mar, 2026
Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran “We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.” “We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.” World 17 Mar, 2026
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy... The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy. World 17 Mar, 2026
Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for... Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began. Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began. World 17 Mar, 2026
The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire. World 16 Mar, 2026
After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. World 16 Mar, 2026
US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, World 15 Mar, 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes. World 15 Mar, 2026
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending. World 15 Mar, 2026
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized... Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on... Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. World 12 Mar, 2026
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. World 11 Mar, 2026
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a... The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, World 11 Mar, 2026
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. World 10 Mar, 2026
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the... Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. World 10 Mar, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. World 09 Mar, 2026
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
