India in talks with Canadian firms for LPG amid supply crunch

India is in talks with Canadian companies to buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as the crisis in West Asia affects the supply of this cooking fuel. Discussions are ongoing with two Canadian firms. There is a good chance that the first shipments of Canadian LPG to India will leave from Vancouver port next month, or at the latest, in May, according to a senior Indian official who spoke to Hindustan Times.

The official called the talks "immediate" and noted they are focused on "offtake agreements". The companies involved, Calgary-based AltaGas and Pembina Pipeline, are in discussions with the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Which new oil route is Saudi Arabia using to supply India amid Hormuz crisis?

India’s energy supply chain has become a little more flexible. Saudi Arabia has started shipping crude through the Red Sea, thus providing a safer route in place of the risky Strait of Hormuz. This development comes at a time when tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt the major shipping routes. Read the full story here.

Sirens, chaos, destruction: Iran's fresh missile attack rocks Tel Aviv region

The conflict between Iran and Israel continued to intensify in its third week, with fresh missile strikes reported across central Israel, including the densely populated region near Tel Aviv. The escalation has led to casualties, infrastructure damage, and renewed concerns over the effectiveness of air defence systems. Read the full story here.

Utah woman pens book on loss, later found guilty of killing her husband

A Utah woman who authored a children's book on grief following her husband's death has now been found guilty of his murder. Kouri Richins was convicted on Monday of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl in March 2022. Read the full story here.

Kim Jong Un wins North Korea election again but the internet is focused on THIS one detail

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has secured another overwhelming electoral victory after his ruling Workers' Party of Korea and affiliated parties swept all votes in the latest election in the country, according to state media outlets. Read the full story here.

Over 3,000 US troops hit? Iran makes shocking claim amid intensifying conflict

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States continues to escalate, with both sides making strong claims about damage inflicted on the other. An Iranian state-affiliated media report has now alleged significant US military casualties within the first week of the war. Read the full story here.

US deploys 'bunker-buster' bombs on Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

The United States has carried out airstrikes on Iranian missile positions along the coast near the Strait of Hormuz, using heavy “deep penetrator” bombs weighing about 5,000 pounds, according to a statement from the United States Central Command. US officials said the strikes targeted hardened missile facilities believed to house anti-ship cruise missiles capable of threatening vessels moving through the strategic waterway. Read the full story here.

Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike, Tehran confirms death

Iran has confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, a senior national security figure, in an Israeli strike, according to Iranian state media reports on Tuesday. The development comes amid the third week of escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Israeli authorities earlier stated that two top Iranian officials were “eliminated” in a targeted overnight operation. Alongside Larijani, the strike reportedly killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s paramilitary Basij force. Read the full story here.