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US gas prices reached a record Labor Day level, with regular gasoline averaging USD 4.14 a gallon. Rising crude oil disruptions, refinery pressures and geopolitical tensions are keeping fuel costs elevated, while diesel prices have also reached record highs

US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “fairly soon,” while claiming Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but “seriously wounded.” In an interview, Trump asserted Iran’s military has been crippled, its economy weakened, and that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the central objective.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the peace MoU with the US, saying it was reached with dignity and strength. Meanwhile, Senator Ruben Gallego criticised the Trump administration for lacking a clear war plan, exit strategy and defined mission, citing military concerns

Indian-origin US Army Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike in Jordan, was laid to rest with full military honours in New York as family, officials and hundreds of mourners paid tribute to her courage and service.

The United States and Iran finalized a peace deal ending their 107-day war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, to be formally signed in Switzerland, includes nuclear negotiations, lifting naval restrictions and restoring global oil shipments after conflict

Despite a ceasefire ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, experts warn global oil and gasoline prices may remain elevated for months. Shipping delays, stranded tankers, production restarts, security concerns and supply chain disruptions will slow energy market recovery worldwide

Market volatility, rising energy prices, and shifting US foreign policy priorities reflect the growing importance of geoeconomics in global affairs

Donald Trump defended his stance on the Iran war and denied breaking “no new wars” promises in a tense NBC interview. He also reiterated election fraud claims, backed a disputed DOJ fund, and abruptly ended the interview

RBI's policy direction is unambiguous to attract dollars rather than tighten liquidity conditions through rates

NATO remains central to European defence, but growing doubts about long-term US commitment are driving the search for additional security frameworks

Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack amid renewed Iran war tensions after US strikes near Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated, targeting a US base. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, worsening the global energy crisis and complicating ceasefire negotiations 

President Trump meets his Cabinet amid fragile Iran war talks. A potential deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reduce uranium stockpiles, and extend ceasefire, but critics warn terms resemble Obama’s accord and risk emboldening Tehran before midterms

Rising fuel prices, in particular, are having a ripple effect on transport, food and household expenses

Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence

The Barakah incident may not have triggered a nuclear disaster, but it serves as a warning that the Gulf’s geopolitical rivalries are becoming more complex, more localised and potentially more unpredictable

The Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity reflects growing concern that the Iran conflict is emerging as an economic threat capable of driving up inflation, fuel prices and household costs across India

Global oil prices surged as Brent crude crossed $125 amid stalled US-Iran talks and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating tensions in the Iran war triggered market uncertainty, impacting Asian stocks and raising energy concerns worldwide

US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution over the Iran war, requiring congressional approval or troop withdrawal. Growing political opposition and legal uncertainty heighten tensions over presidential war authority

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers over the Iran war, defence budget, and military leadership shake-ups. Democrats question costs and legality, while Republicans weigh support. Rising tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption, and leadership firings add pressure

An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty