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Crude Oil Surges Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

India, Oct. 8 -- Global crude oil prices surged on October 8 amid rising concerns over disruptions to oil shipments from the Middle East. Brent crude climbed above $102 per barrel, while West Texas In... Read More


81 US aircraft worth $3.3 billion lost or damaged in Iran warPublished on: October 8, 2026 6:43 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- The US military has lost or damaged 81 aircraft during its war with Iran, according to an updated Congressional Research Service report. The revised figure nearly doubles the 42 ai... Read More


Global crop prices rise up to 30%, but agrochemical demand remains weak: Jefferies

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Global crop prices rose sharply during the September quarter, with wheat prices increasing 30 per cent year-on-year, but agrochemical demand remained weak amid subdued monsoon con... Read More


AI Express, AI, Akasa Air hike fuel surcharges amid rising ATF costs

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Air India and Air India Express on Thursday announced hiking fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights, while Akasa Air raised the surcharge for overseas flights due ... Read More


What is 'Mar-a-Lago face'? Susan Dell's White House appearance sparks buzz; experts explain look

India, Oct. 8 -- Susan Dell, wife of Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, was seen alongside President Donald Trump on October 7, sparking a fresh wave of discussions about her appearance. Dell wa... Read More


'They're paid by enemies of our nation': Trump lashes out at protesters amid Texas rally interruptions

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- US President Donald Trump was repeatedly interrupted by protesters during a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday (October 7) as he sought to rally support for Republ... Read More


Nigeria at 66: Understanding its politics of the supernatural, By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- One of the most unsettling visions I received about Nigeria came during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In it, I watched his presidential motorcade being intercept... Read More


ADF welcomes UN disability guidelines amid assisted-dying debate

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- ADF International has welcomed new guidelines from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, saying they recognise violence in assisted dying where ... Read More


East Sea conference calls for stronger rules, cooperation to maintain regional stability

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- The 18th international conference on the East Sea concluded in Hanoi on October 8, with experts stressing the need to strengthen international law, crisis-management mechanisms and pr... Read More


PM Modi meets ex-Japan PM's widow, recalls Shinzo Abe's India ties: 'Abe San was a dear friend and a visionary leader'

India, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Akie Abe, wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and recalled her late husband's contribution to strengthening India-Japan rel... Read More