The five-day “energy truce” is hanging by a thread as Iran and the U.S. remain deadlocked over ceasefire terms. While Israel continues to dismantle Iran’s naval and submarine capabilities with surgical strikes in Tehran and Isfahan, the conflict has spilled over into Kuwait, where a major airport fuel hub was hit by drones. With the UN warning of a war that is “out of control,” the international community is now scrambling to prevent a total regional collapse.

The world’s energy markets caught a desperate breath of relief after President Donald Trump suspended planned strikes on Iran’s power grid following “constructive” back-channel talks. While Brent crude plummeted 15% on the news, the five-day window remains a fragile gamble; with Iran claiming a strategic victory and U.S. bases still on high alert, the reprieve offers a brief diplomatic opening in a conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives.

The “Energy War” has entered a fragile five-day timeout. After threatening to destroy Iran’s power grid, President Trump has shifted to diplomacy, citing “constructive” conversations with a top Iranian leader. However, with Tehran denying the talks and missiles still flying over Israel, the world remains on edge to see if this is a true path to peace or just a temporary calm before a bigger storm.

With a commitment to cherish its glorious heritage and take a new flight for a prosperous future, the 114th Bihar Day celebrations was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha and other cabinet colleagues.

The “winding down” of the Iran war has been replaced by an explicit 48-hour ultimatum. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, an escalation that comes as Iran expands the battlefield by launching long-range missiles toward the Indian Ocean and threatening U.S. bases across the Gulf.

Internal rebellion hit the Bengal BJP as workers from five districts stormed the party’s Salt Lake headquarters, demanding changes to the 2026 candidate list. With protesters threatening a poll boycott over the nomination of “outsiders,” senior leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Samik Bhattacharya have headed to the capital to address the growing grassroots anger before the campaign hits full throttle.