India urgently expands oil storage amid mounting geopolitical risks
Thursday, 4 January 2024 India prioritizes and accelerates efforts to expand oil storage capacity to mitigate geopolitical risks and accommodate increasing refining capacity. The country faces vulnerabilities in the energy supply chain, particularly in regions like the Red Sea and the Middle East. To enhance energy resilience and reduce external dependencies, India needs a comprehensive strategic plan. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recommends maintaining oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports, a benchmark India falls short of. Steps have been taken to address this shortfall, including the implementation of Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs).
UN Says Global Food Prices , for Many Staples , Fell in 2023.
On January 5, the U.N. Food and
Agriculture Organization reported that
global prices for some commodities fell
last year from record highs reached in 2022.
ABC reports that the FAO Food Price Index
for 2023 was 13.7% lower than the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Austria at the beginning of his third term focuses on discussions with Chancellor Karl Nehammer. They address global.. IndiaTimes
Keir Starmer, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has taken a definitive stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This pivotal change in leadership raises questions about the future strategies and implications for Hamas, the Houthis, and Hezbollah. Join us as we delve into how the UK's foreign policy under Starmer might impact these groups and the broader geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of what lies ahead.
#KeirStarmer #UKPrimeMinister #IsraelHamasConflict #MiddleEastPolitics #Hamas #Houthis #Hezbollah #ForeignPolicy #OneindiaNews
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In a dramatic and ruthless show of force, Hezbollah launched a relentless barrage of over 200 missiles, overwhelming the Iron Dome and wreaking havoc on IDF bases. This significant escalation has raised tensions in the region and left a trail of destruction. Join us as we delve into the details of this powerful offensive, analyzing the impact and potential repercussions for future conflicts in the Middle East.
#Hezbollah #IronDome #IDF #MissileAttack #MiddleEastConflict #Israel #Defense #Military #War #BreakingNews #RegionalTensions #Security #NewsUpdate #MilitaryNews #InternationalRelations
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In a dramatic and ruthless show of force, Hezbollah launched a relentless barrage of over 200 missiles, overwhelming the Iron Dome and wreaking havoc on IDF bases. This significant escalation has raised tensions in the region and left a trail of destruction. Join us as we delve into the details of this powerful offensive, analyzing the impact and potential repercussions for future conflicts in the Middle East.
#Hezbollah #IronDome #IDF #MissileAttack #MiddleEastConflict #Israel #Defense #Military #War #BreakingNews #RegionalTensions #Security #NewsUpdate #MilitaryNews #InternationalRelations
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Reports suggest Russia plans to arm Yemen's Houthi rebels with advanced anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, potentially shifting Middle East power dynamics. This move could threaten Western interests, especially commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have increased attacks on vessels recently. Russia's closer ties with Iran and anti-Western alliances drive this cooperation. U.S. officials worry about escalating conflicts, particularly between Israel and Hezbollah, potentially deepening Iran-Russia military collaboration.
#RussiaUkrainewar #Ukrainewar #YemenHouthiRebels #HouthiRebels #PutinIran #Iranattack #Putinnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
Yemeni forces conducted three pro-Palestinian operations, including a joint effort with Iraqi fighters. They targeted ships in the Red Sea and Mediterranean using drones, missiles, and boats. These actions enforce a ban on vessels heading to Israeli-occupied territories and respond to recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The operations demonstrate Yemen's sophisticated military capabilities and international cooperation.
#HouthiRebels #HouthiAttack #RedSeaAttack #YemeniArmedResistance #IraqiResistance #YahyaSaree #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazawar #Gazalive #Worldnews #USelections #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Yemen's armed forces have escalated their attacks in the Red Sea, targeting the ship "Charysalis" with missiles and drones. These strikes are part of Yemen's retaliation against Israel's actions in Gaza and support for Palestinians. Yemen vows to continue such operations until the Gaza siege ends. The attacks have significantly disrupted global shipping, forcing vessels to reroute around Africa. Meanwhile, large-scale demonstrations in Yemen show public support for Gaza.
#Yemen #HouthiRebels #RedSeaAttack #Charysalis #Gazattack #Gazawar #IsraelPalestine #IsraelYemen #HouthiAttackIsrael #RedSeaAttack #Worldnews #Warnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The Houthi rebels have released a provocative music video titled "Ship, Ship 2024," mocking Israel and its allies, particularly the U.S. and U.K. The high-budget production features characters resembling Netanyahu, Biden, and Sunak, satirizing the Gaza conflict and tensions in the Red Sea. The video concludes with a warning that "no ship will be spared," highlighting the Houthis' ongoing attacks on shipping lanes since November, which they claim are in solidarity with Palestinians.
#HouthiRebels #HouthiAttack #YemenRebels #YahyaSaree #Biden #Sunak #Netanyahu #HouthiAttack #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Houthi forces in Yemen claim attacks on four cargo ships belonging to the US, UK, and Israel. Spokesman Yahya Saree detailed strikes on vessels in the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea using cruise and ballistic missiles. The Houthis vow continued attacks in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, expanding their targets to include US and UK military ships. This escalation follows US-UK strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, amid ongoing regional tensions involving multiple nations.
#Houthis #YemenHouthis #HouthiAttack #YemenStrikes #US #YahyaSaree #US-UK #Worldnews #IsraelGazawar #Oneindia #Oneindianews
SUV Sales Hit , Record High in 2023 Despite , Global Efforts to Cut Emissions.
'The Guardian' reports that SUV sales
hit a record high in 2023, comprising
half of all new cars sold globally.
Experts warn that the increasing popularity
of the heavy vehicles will drive up carbon
emissions responsible for global warming.
An analysis by the International Energy Agency
(IEA) found that emissions from SUVs made up
for 20% of the world's carbon emissions in 2023.
According to the IEA, if SUVs were
considered a country, they would have been
the fifth-largest carbon emitter in the world,
ahead of both Germany and Japan.
'The Guardian' reports that urgent cuts in emissions
are needed to combat climate-driven extreme weather
events, which are already increasing in frequency.
Despite this, SUV sales
increased by 15% compared to a 3%
increase for conventional automobiles in 2023.
According to the IEA, the main reasons
behind increasing SUV sales are
“the appeal of SUVs as a status symbol,”
automakers' marketing and perceptions of comfort.
The IEA also points out that SUVs cause greater injuries
in pedestrian collisions, due to the height of the
vehicle's front end and take up more space in cities.
While 20% of the SUVs sold in 2023
were either full electric or plug-in hybrids,
the vehicles require larger batteries, which
places a strain on supplies of critical minerals. .
In 2023, there were over 360 million SUVs
on roads worldwide, which were responsible
for more than 1 billion tons of carbon emissions,
increasing by about 10% compared to 2022
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World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende expressed concern over the recurrent attacks on merchant ships by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. These attacks, he warns, could lead to a..