India faces gas supply shortages due to the Iran conflict, risking a temporary return to polluting fuels like coal and biomass, with government measures aiming to mitigate impacts while promoting cleaner energy transitions.
4 min readJordan Wright, former reality TV star from Basildon, has died in Thailand. Tributes from fellow stars and the Foreign Office's support for his family have been noted. Wright appeared on Towie and Ex on the Beach and shared recent adventures in Phuket.
2 min readJapan PM Sanae Takaichi prepares for challenging talks with Trump amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and trade issues, balancing national interests and alliance commitments.
5 min readPakistan announced a five-day pause in strikes against Afghanistan following a deadly airstrike on a Kabul drug rehab centre that killed over 400. Both sides declared temporary ceasefires amid ongoing conflict and international calls for de-escalation.
5 min readSoutheast Asian nations heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil are implementing energy-saving measures and subsidies amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict, impacting transport workers and prompting government interventions.
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