Money Oil prices jump after attacks on Gulf energy facilities Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal, UAE’s Habshan gas facility and Iran’s South Pars gasfield all struck within past day Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: India news: 'Sexually suggestive' song row reaches parliament Strategic angle: "Sexually suggestive" lyrics in the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' have caused controversy across the country. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Sports Briefing: The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football Strategic angle: At 15, Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League but he is already showing clear signs he is a huge talent. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Travel Briefing: Lamborghini Is Launching Two New Cars In 2026. An EV Will Follow Strategic angle: After record revenue and deliveries in 2025, Lambo will roll out fresh products this year. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Iranian Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Claims Lives of Elderly Couple A tragic missile attack in Ramat Gan has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, raising tensions in the region. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: Activists deliver medical aid to crisis-hit Cuba as US energy blockade continues Strategic angle: European activists provided crucial medical supplies to Cuba amidst a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a US energy blockade. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: Ayman Mhanna: 'Lebanon has become the theatre for a war between Israel and Iran' Strategic angle: Nadia Massih interviews Ayman Mhanna on the escalating conflict in Lebanon as a battleground for Iranian and Israeli interests. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’ Strategic angle: Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income. Editorial Staff Mar 19