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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports ​of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down, putting a ceasefire at risk. Oil prices surged when trade reopened on Monday, with no sign of a swift reopening of the ‌Strait of Hormuz to ease the biggest ever disruption in supplies. Since the war started on February 28, Iran has effectively shut the strait to all vessels except its own, saying passage would be permitted only under

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” shifts in sleep, behavior and mood. The United States has a mental health problem, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. More young people, especially girls, are reporting poor mental health. And while the national suicide rate fell slightly in 2024, it did so from one of its highest levels ever reported. Mental health crises can happen abruptly or build to a tipping point over time. They can be fueled by a sudden loss or traumatic event, personal or societal upheaval, underlying

Retail inflation rises modestly in March, but Middle East war risks loom

NEW DELHI, April 13 (Reuters) – India’s retail inflation rose modestly to 3.4% in March, government data showed on Monday, amid worries ‌that a prolonged Middle East war and deficient monsoon showers could raise the cost of living over the coming months. Annual inflation rose to the highest since January, but stayed below the RBI’s 4% target. A prolonged Middle East conflict threatens to hurt India’s economy while raising inflation ​as the country imports about 90% of its oil. India is also likely to see below average annual monsoon ​rains for the first time in three years, stoking concerns over

Stock markets plunge nearly 1 pc as US-Iran talks collapse, fuelling West Asia conflict fears

Mumbai, Apr 13 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent lower on Monday as the failure of US-Iran negotiations heightened concerns of a prolonged conflict driving crude oil prices sharply higher. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 702.68 points or 0.91 per cent to settle at 76,847.57. During the day, it dived 1,681.93 points or 2.16 per cent to 75,868.32. The 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 207.95 points or 0.86 per cent to end at 23,842.65. From the 30-Sensex firms, Maruti, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Bank were the biggest laggards.

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