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Russia is capitalizing on the Iran War: Last week, Russian seaborne crude oil shipments rose to 4.11 million barrels per day, the 3rd-highest weekly reading since April 2023. This brings the 4-week average to 3.44 million barrels per day, up +90,000 barrels per day from the prior week. This comes…

The EU will find ways to pay out the promised 90 ‌billion euro ($104.2 billion) loan to Ukraine despite Hungary's ongoing resistance, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said reut.rs/4bzPTLZ

At least 16 US military aircraft have been destroyed in the Iran war, including about 10 Reaper drones, with several others badly damaged in attacks or accidents. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/us-aircraft-losses-mount-amid-high-tempo-airstrike-campaign?taid=69bc1c5afec6580001a7…

US aggression set new precedent, which destroys global legal norms If the world fails to stand firm, its flames will burn many' — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian

India is considering introducing real-time foreign-exchange settlements in euros at its sole international financial hub, according to sources, a step that would deepen financial ties as the EU-India trade deal progresses - Bloomberg

China Unveils AI-Powered Aerial Refuelling System China’s PLA Air Force has revealed a new AI-assisted aerial refuelling system, designed to optimize tanker–fighter coordination in real time. The system uses live airspace data and algorithms to calculate fuel levels, assign tankers, and guide pilo…

We cannot allow someone to think they own the world..." Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticised the US’s aggressive foreign policy under President Trump and called on the UN Security Council to prevent war.

Pakistan currently has crude oil reserves sufficient for 7 days, diesel for 17 days, petrol for 23 days, LPG for nine days and jet fuel (JP-1) for 11 days. Source : WOS.

Iran claims 'world's first' hit on US' fifth-generation F-35 lightning 2; US officials confirm emergency landing aninews.in/news/world/asi…

The US State Department has approved a $16.5bn arms deal for the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan, including drones, missiles and radars, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate

India Blocks Chinese Satellite Firms, Indian government receives legal notice. After India denied permission to Chinese-owned satellite operators, Hong Kong-based AsiaSat has sent legal notices to the government and broadcasters, alleging contract breaches. The move follows IN-SPACe’s decision to …

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Saudi Arabia warns oil prices could surge to as high as $180 per barrel if disruption from the Iran war continues beyond April – WSJ

JUST IN: Oil tanker operator paid Iran $2,000,000 for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reports

Tulsi Gabbard: The intelligence community assesses that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan have been researching and developing an array of novel, advanced, or traditional missile delivery systems, with nuclear and conventional payloads, that put our homeland within range.