India lowers fuel taxes, says rumours of lockdown ‘completely false’
India, the world’s third biggest crude importer, announces measures amid shortages created by the Iran war.
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Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays
Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.
From: NewsFeed
German minister calls Iran war an ‘economic catastrophe’
Germany’s defence minister, Boris Pistorius, says the economic impact of the war is “absolutely evident”.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families
Most people killed in Iran’s Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.
Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks, dimming deescalation hopes
Brent crude tops $104 a barrel as hopes fade for deescalation in US-Israel war on Iran.
Malaysia moves to tighten rules for expats, raising fears of talent flight
Malaysia’s government plans to slash the number of foreign workers to encourage local hiring and raise incomes.
From: NewsFeed
Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran
Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.
Published On 25 Mar 2026
US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case
A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case
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Anthropic’s case against the Pentagon could open space for AI regulation
A California judge says US DoD may be ‘attempting to cripple Anthropic’ for pushing for restrictions on AI weapons.
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From: Counting the Cost
Are Middle East attacks pushing Asia towards an energy crisis?
Energy facilities in the Middle East are under attack, including Qatar’s LNG, pushing prices higher.
Published On 25 Mar 2026
Amid US-Israeli attacks, people in Iran struggle to survive ailing economy
Some are left without an income, others are temporarily displaced, and no one knows when the internet will return .
