The Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed how dangerously dependent India’s economy is on imported energy. With India GDP growth slashed and fuel prices spiraling, the question is no longer whether India has oil it is why it hasn’t drilled for it yet. The Crisis No One Saw Coming Or Did They? When the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, the world’s most critical energy chokepoint went dark almost overnight. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on March 2,…
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Iraq World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Graham Arnold Gets Hero’s Welcome in Sydney After Historic Qualification
Iraq Ends 40-Year World Cup Drought in Dramatic Fashion Iraq has finally returned to the FIFA World Cup stage, ending a painful 40-year absence by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental playoff final. The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their spot as the 48th and final team to qualify for the 2026 tournament, with goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein doing the damage in a tightly contested match at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. The victory sent millions of Iraqis across the globe into celebrations that lasted days. Coach Graham Arnold,…
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