‘Whatever fight Trump has done’: Rajeev Shukla’s ‘Nobel Prize’ jibe at US President over Iran war, Khamenei killing

Congress leader Rajeev Shukla on Monday made a sarcastic comment aimed at Donald Trump, suggesting that the US President should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the number of conflicts he has ’caused.’ “Given the number of fights and conflicts Trump has caused, he surely deserves a Nobel Peace Prize,” Shukla, the Rajya Sabha…

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Wall Street slumps as investors fear prolonged Middle East conflict, energy & defense stocks rally

Major Wall Street stock indices slumped sharply on Monday as investors braced for a protracted Middle East conflict. The downturn follows joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, triggering a geopolitical crisis. In retaliation, Tehran launched a barrage of missiles targeting Israel and American bases throughout the Gulf….

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Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold rises $187/oz; silver gains $4/oz as US-Iran conflict boosts safe-haven demand

Gold and silver prices traded with extended gains in Monday’s session, as escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted the appeal of safe-haven assets, bringing the yellow metal within sight of its recent record highs. Gold, often deemed a safe-haven asset by investors during times of crisis, rose $187 per troy ounce (Comex) to $5,434…

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Airline Stocks: Middle East war increases tension in tourism sector, airline and travel stocks fall by 14% – Market

Iran-Israel War Tension: War tension in the Middle East has had a direct impact on Indian aviation and tourism stocks… highlights Flights have been disrupted due to closure of airspace in the Middle East following the US-Israel attacks on Iran. This had an impact on Indian aviation and tourism stocks. On Monday, shares of IndiGo,…

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PM Modi expresses concern over war in Middle East: ‘India believes in ending conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over the escalating conflicts globally, stating that the current situation in West Asia remains a serious worry. Reiterating New Delhi’s long-standing position, PM Modi said India has always supported peace and stability and believes that disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The government also underlined…

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Cathay Pacific, AirAsia

Global airline stocks such as Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, Malaysia’s AirAsia The Middle East conflict not only led to a spike in crude oil prices — a key input cost for the airlines — but also caused travel disruptions, forcing air closures and cancellations of flights as key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai and Doha,…

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