US President Donald Trump has threatened another round of military strikes against Iran, calling it a “little Epic Fury”, as the conflict enters its eighth month. The warning comes as the war continues to drive up energy prices, strain military resources and create economic uncertainty across the world. “We may do another little Epic Fury, or they’ll agree. If they’re smart, they’ll just say, let’s get down to business,” Trump said during a Republican campaign rally in Florida. Read More: https://www.fexp.in/NlCZwH The Financial Express 8 months of ‘Little Epic Fury’: The cost of Iran w

When people are deprived of freedom or food or fuel or any other dire necessity, they will rise in protest. Currently, there are massive protests, especially by the youth, in France, Albania, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Morocco and Portugal — and India. The government is blamed because it is not seen as doing enough to mitigate the crisis or rectify the wrongs. Some protests in Europe have turned violent which is deplorable. Read More: https://www.fexp.in/3yKG8p The Financial Express Across the Aisle by P Chidambaram: Freedom, food and fuel Massive protests erupt globally over depri

The Panama Canal faces a growing threat from drought and the El Nino weather phenomenon, raising concerns about global shipping, supply chains and the cost of moving goods between Asia and the United States. The waterway is one of the world’s most important trade routes, but its dependence on freshwater makes it vulnerable to changing rainfall patterns. Read More: https://www.fexp.in/WsIyAW The Financial Express How could El Niño disrupt the Panama Canal and global trade? See how El Niño-driven drought could slow Panama Canal traffic, delay Asia-US shipments and raise supply-chain cost