Conflict escalates in the Middle East: Israeli-American air strikes hit Iran, Tehran, and Beirut—thousands displaced, global crisis deepens
The Middle East conflict escalates sharply as Israel and the United States intensify military operations against Iran following a series…
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- Gold futures drop to ₹1.58 lakh/10 grams amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the August contract of the metal depreciated by ₹562, or 0.35%, to ₹1,58,784 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 8,266 lots
- RBI dismisses gold sale rumours; physical reserves stand steady at 880.52 tonnes
The clarification from RBI comes following reports that the RBI may have sold gold amounting to approximately $12 billion to shield its foreign-currency reserves from the impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia
- Stock markets tumble in early trade; Sensex tanks 700 points
Stock markets plunge as Sensex drops 700 points amid US-Iran tensions, rising crude prices, and foreign fund outflows
- Rupee falls 28 paise to 95.64 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the U.S. Trade Representative’s action, amid fresh hostilities and stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran, weighed on investor sentiment
- Rupee falls 10 paise to close at 95.29 against U.S. dollar
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading lower by 1.66% at $93.40 per barrel in futures trade
- West Asia war LIVE: Kuwait airport reportedly attacked by Iran drones and missiles
Kuwait's international airport has reportedly been struck by Iranian drone and missile attacks, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights
- Sri Lankan court bars ex-President Rajapaksa from foreign travel in Easter attack probe
A Sri Lankan court has barred former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two former military officers from travelling overseas as investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings continue
- Iranian attack targeting international airport kills at least 1; several wounded, says Kuwait
The attack caused “severe damage” to the airport’s T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority
- Ukrainian drones set fire to St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, triggering a fire ahead of a major economic forum where Vladimir Putin is scheduled to speak
- Pakistan: Army, religion, and the enemy to the east
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