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**Latin America’s Tourism Surge Reshapes Oil Demand—But How Deeply?**

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**Asia-Pacific Travel Boom Reshapes Global Tourism as Regional Powers Flex Economic Muscle**

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**Asia-Pacific Tourism Boom Sparks Diplomatic Shifts as Regional Powers Jockey for Influence**

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**Shipping Insurance Costs Surge as Asia-Pacific Rerouting Disrupts Trade Flows**

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**Asia-Pacific Travel Boom Reshapes Oil Demand as Long-Haul Flights Surge**

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India Summons Iranian Diplomat After Deadly Strait of Hormuz Attacks Claim Life of Indian Seafarer

NEW DELHI — The Indian government has lodged a formal protest with Iran following attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz,…

India’s Healthcare Transformation: Defence Minister Highlights Self-Reliance While Critics Point to Persistent Gaps

NEW DELHI — India’s healthcare system has undergone a "paradigm shift" toward self-reliance, affordability, and modernization, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared on Wednesday, citing…

Bihar’s Heli-Tourism Scheme Takes Flight: A High-Stakes Gamble on Air Connectivity to Revive Heritage Tourism

PATNA — In a move aimed at transforming Bihar’s tourism landscape, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched the state’s ambitious Heli-Tourism and Air…

India’s Biogas Sector Struggles to Deliver on Energy Security Promises Amid Policy Gaps and Implementation Hurdles

NEW DELHI — Five years after the Indian government launched an ambitious plan to scale up compressed biogas (CBG) as a domestic alternative to…

India’s NIA Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Lashkar-e-Taiba Founder Hafiz Saeed in Terror Financing Case

A special court of India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, the founder of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba…

Congress Demands Financial Transparency from Ram Temple Trust as Donation Controversy Deepens

NEW DELHI — The Indian National Congress has intensified its scrutiny of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the body overseeing the construction…

Ramachandra Gowda: The Architect of Karnataka’s BJP Who Bridged Jan Sangh Ideals and Modern Politics

BENGALURU — Ramachandra Gowda, a towering figure in Karnataka’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a political veteran whose career spanned the ideological evolution from…

Modi Government Faces Opposition Fire Over Inflation Surge as Retail Prices Hit 17-Month High

NEW DELHI — India’s retail inflation has climbed to its highest level in 17 months, reigniting a fierce political battle over economic management as…

CBS E Turns to Retired Teachers and Postgraduates to Bridge Three-Language Policy Gap

NEW DELHI — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a stopgap strategy to address the acute shortage of language teachers in…

NASA’s First Malayali Astronaut Anil Menon to Lead Critical Space Station Research in Expedition 74

Anil Menon, NASA’s first astronaut of Malayali descent, is set to make history as part of the International Space Station’s (ISS) Expedition 74 crew,…

Secunderabad Cantonment’s Electoral Roll Digitisation Hits 18% as Political Stakeholders Engage in Transparency Push

SECUNDERABAD — The digitisation of electoral rolls in Secunderabad Cantonment has reached 18%, marking a critical milestone in the Election Commission of India’s (ECI)…

Phu Quoc Speedboat Disaster: Survivor’s Account Exposes Gaps in Maritime Safety as 15 Indian Tourists Drown

CHENNAI — A routine speedboat excursion turned catastrophic in less than three minutes off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Monday, claiming the lives of…

India’s UN Security Council Bid Signals Strategic Push for Global Influence Amid Shifting Geopolitics

NEW DELHI — India has formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term,…

Global Markets Plunge as Trump Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Blockade; Semiconductor Sector Hit Hardest

NEW YORK — Global financial markets tumbled on Friday following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reimposition of a naval blockade in the Strait…

AI’s Double-Edged Sword: How Automation Is Reshaping Careers for Older Workers

Summary Artificial intelligence is accelerating a career divide among older workers in the United States, pushing some toward early retirement while enabling others to…

Big Banks Report Record Revenue as SpaceX IPO and Iran War Volatility Deliver Windfall Profits

Wall Street’s largest financial institutions are on track to post their strongest quarterly earnings in years, driven by a rare convergence of lucrative market…

America’s 10 Weakest State Economies in 2026: CNBC Study Exposes Deep Regional Disparities

New York — A comprehensive analysis by CNBC has identified the 10 U.S. states with the most struggling economies in 2026, revealing stark regional…

Texas Tops CNBC’s 2026 Ranking of America’s Strongest State Economies Amid Sun Belt Surge

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has secured the top spot in CNBC’s annual ranking of the best state economies in the U.S. for the third…

Norway’s World Cup Squad Celebrated as National Heroes Despite Quarterfinal Exit

OSLO — In an extraordinary display of national pride, Norway’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Oslo on Saturday, with over 100,000 supporters…