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March 17, 2026 10:42 AM

Cannabis shows little benefit for most mental disorders, data review finds

Cannabis-based medicines have shown little evidence of effectiveness for treating most mental health and substance-use disorders, according to a large review of past studies published in a major medical journal on Monday. Medical use of cannabinoids has been expanding, including in the United States, Canada and Australia, where many patients report using cannabis products to manage conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep problems. Researchers reviewed data from 54 ...

March 16, 2026 5:08 PM

No fuel dry-outs reported in India; crude stocks adequate, LPG supply under monitoring: Government

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday assured that fuel supplies across India remain stable, with adequate crude oil availability and no reports of dry-outs at petrol pumps or LPG distributorships. In response to US and Israeli attacks, Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint through which about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass. Speaking at an inter-ministerial press briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the ministry, sa...

March 16, 2026 10:44 AM

‘Already yielding results’: Jaishankar backs direct dialogue with Tehran to secure Indian tankers in Strait of Hormuz

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised the importance of direct dialogue with Tehran to ensure the safe movement of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as India works to safeguard its energy security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In an interview with the Financial Times, the minister said New Delhi is actively engaging with Iran to facilitate the reopening of the strategically vital waterway, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil trade pas...

March 16, 2026 10:44 AM

Government steps up fuel supply monitoring, maritime safety measures amid West Asia conflict

The Centre has intensified monitoring of fuel supplies, maritime operations and the welfare of Indian nationals in the region amid evolving developments in West Asia. Authorities said adequate arrangements are in place to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country while maintaining the safety of Indian seafarers and citizens abroad. LPG Policy Changes to Optimise Supply To ensure better availability of LPG, the government has amended the LPG Control Orde...

March 12, 2026 3:48 PM

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a spike in prices. Global supply is expected to drop by 8 million barrels per day in March, the IEA said in its latest monthly oil market report, due to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel along the Iranian coast, since the U.S. and Israel began ...

March 12, 2026 3:05 PM

Trump’s portrayal of migrants as criminals may incite hate crimes, UN racism body warns

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Wednesday warned about "derogatory and dehumanizing language" used by U.S. President Donald Trump when referring to migrants. It said it was deeply concerned not only about the language but also the dissemination of negative and harmful stereotypes targeting migrants, among others, by portraying them as criminals or as a burden. "Portraying them as criminals or as a burden, by politicians and influential public figures...

March 11, 2026 9:28 PM

Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, ‘practically nothing left’ to target

U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday that there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran and that the war there will end "soon." "Little this and that... Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump said during a brief phone interview. The conflict began nearly two weeks ago with strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel aimed at dismantling Iran's military capabilities and nuclear program. (Reuters)...

March 11, 2026 9:40 AM

Global shares steady, oil turbulence deepens as Middle East war roils markets

Global shares steadied on Wednesday following a brief retreat in oil prices, but markets remained anxious as contradictory signals from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran left investors struggling to gauge its impact on global inflation and growth. A short-lived pullback in oil came after the Wall Street Journal reported that the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down crude prices, providing some relief to battered global stocks while...

March 10, 2026 9:48 PM

Oil sinks 11% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Oil prices plummeted by more than $10 a barrel on Tuesday after soaring to an almost four-year high in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, lowering expectations of prolonged disruptions to oil supply. Brent futures were down $10.45, or 10.6%, at $88.51 a barrel by 1504 GMT (11:04 a.m. EDT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $10.61, or 11.2%, at $84.16. Oil surged to more than $119 a barrel on Monday t...

March 10, 2026 10:54 PM

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran enter 11th day as UAE intercepts missiles and drones

The conflict between the United States-Israeli coalition and Iran has reached its 11th day, with the Pentagon describing the last 12 hours as the most intense period of strikes against Iranian targets since operations began. The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the military campaign remains focused on degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities, as the broader regional security situation continues to deteriorate. Despite the escalating pressure, Iranian launch activity has decl...