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An LPG Tanker’s Secret Detour Through the Strait of Hormuz

March 31, 2026

A ship named Pine Gas, owned by a Mumbai company, was ready to leave the UAE’s Ruwais port in late February. The crew of 27 Indians had watched missiles and drones fly over them every day as tensions rose in the region. The vessel was supposed to reach its home port within a week, but it ended up wa

business

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

March 31, 2026

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

health

Older People Fear Crime More Than Their Health

March 31, 2026

Older adults live in a world that is safer than it used to be, yet many of them feel uneasy about being victimised. This unease is called fear of crime (FOC). Studies show that FOC can hurt people’s well‑being. Those who worry about crime often report less happiness, struggle more with everyday

sports

Las Vegas Set to Host Super Bowl Again in 2029

March 31, 2026

The National Football League has decided that the city known for its bright lights and casinos will welcome football’s biggest night once more, this time in 2029. This decision follows the excitement that surrounded the first Super Bowl held there two years ago, when the Raiders’ home field was turn

entertainment

Immersive Dome Shows Are Changing How We Watch

March 31, 2026

The Las Vegas Sphere is a giant dome that can turn any concert or movie into a huge, moving picture. People who have seen shows there say it feels like stepping inside the performance instead of just watching from a seat. One fan, a mortgage worker from Washington state, told reporters that th

finance

South Africa Mulls Cutting Fuel Tax to Ease Price Pressure

March 31, 2026

South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ

sports

Las Vegas ready for another Super Bowl show

March 31, 2026

Las Vegas is set to host the Super Bowl again in 2029. This marks the second time the city will welcome the biggest event in American football. The decision came after team owners voted to bring the game back. The NFL has had a change of heart about Las Vegas. The league once avoided the city becau

politics

Kerosene’s comeback shows how global tensions mess with daily life

March 31, 2026

In India, kerosene used to be the fuel of frustration. Families used it not because they liked the smell but because it was cheap and easy to find. Many households relied on it for tasks like heating water, especially in places where modern gas wasn’t an option. But kerosene had a dark side too. The

politics

Fuel Duty Debate Heats Up as UK Politicians Clash Over North Sea Plans

March 30, 2026

The government is preparing to raise fuel duty for the first time in fifteen years, a move that has sparked fierce debate across Parliament. The current tax sits at 52. 95p per litre, but a temporary 5p cut introduced in 2022 will be phased out starting September 2026. The minister responsible for e

politics

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

March 30, 2026

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us