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#13436320

12 Mar 2026

A man cooks using coal-fired ovens amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Kolkata, India, on March 12, 2026. The government allows the commercial use of alternative fuels such as kerosene, coal, and biomass to ease pressure on LPG supply channels amid countrywide reports of shortage as the West Asia conflict rages on. Compared to LPG, which is a clean fuel, kerosene, coal, and biomass are polluter fuels that are harmful to the environment. The briefing, attended by senior officials from the ministries of petroleum, shipping, external affairs, and information and broadcasting, outlines measures taken by the government to safeguard the country's interests in view of the conflict. On the supply of kerosene, Sharma says that the Centre allocates to states on a quarterly basis, at almost 1 lakh kilolitre per quarter. She adds that the Centre issues an order to release an additional 48,000 kilolitres of kerosene to state governments, and that it is now the responsibility of states to identify true beneficiaries for distribution.

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#13436321

12 Mar 2026

A man cooks using coal-fired ovens amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Kolkata, India, on March 12, 2026. The government allows the commercial use of alternative fuels such as kerosene, coal, and biomass to ease pressure on LPG supply channels amid countrywide reports of shortage as the West Asia conflict rages on. Compared to LPG, which is a clean fuel, kerosene, coal, and biomass are polluter fuels that are harmful to the environment. The briefing, attended by senior officials from the ministries of petroleum, shipping, external affairs, and information and broadcasting, outlines measures taken by the government to safeguard the country's interests in view of the conflict. On the supply of kerosene, Sharma says that the Centre allocates to states on a quarterly basis, at almost 1 lakh kilolitre per quarter. She adds that the Centre issues an order to release an additional 48,000 kilolitres of kerosene to state governments, and that it is now the responsibility of states to identify true beneficiaries for distribution.

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#13436337

12 Mar 2026

A man cooks using coal-fired ovens amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Kolkata, India, on March 12, 2026. The government allows the commercial use of alternative fuels such as kerosene, coal, and biomass to ease pressure on LPG supply channels amid countrywide reports of shortage as the West Asia conflict rages on. Compared to LPG, which is a clean fuel, kerosene, coal, and biomass are polluter fuels that are harmful to the environment. The briefing, attended by senior officials from the ministries of petroleum, shipping, external affairs, and information and broadcasting, outlines measures taken by the government to safeguard the country's interests in view of the conflict. On the supply of kerosene, Sharma says that the Centre allocates to states on a quarterly basis, at almost 1 lakh kilolitre per quarter. She adds that the Centre issues an order to release an additional 48,000 kilolitres of kerosene to state governments, and that it is now the responsibility of states to identify true beneficiaries for distribution.

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#13425225

9 Mar 2026

A vape shop sign is seen on the street in Warsaw, Poland, on February 26, 2026.

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#13381087

28 Feb 2026

A Tesla Supercharger station with electric vehicles parks beneath the Alps in Salzburg, Austria, on February 28, 2026. Fast charging infrastructure supports long-distance electric mobility against a winter mountain landscape.

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#13381379

28 Feb 2026

WARSAW, POLAND - FEBRUARY 26: A close-up view of an ORLEN Charge electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging station, in Warsaw, Poland, on February 26, 2026.

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#13370707

25 Feb 2026

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi speaks during the “People’s State of the Union,” in front of the U.S. Capitol during U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on February 24, 2026. Mahdawi was one of the first U.S. students arrested by immigration authorities at the beginning of Trump's second term for his pro-Palestinian views. He participated in the event as the guest of Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT), a descendant of Holocaust survivors.

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#13370705

25 Feb 2026

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi speaks during the “People’s State of the Union,” in front of the U.S. Capitol during U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on February 24, 2026. Mahdawi was one of the first U.S. students arrested by immigration authorities at the beginning of Trump's second term for his pro-Palestinian views and spent 16 days in detention after arrest at a citizenship interview.

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#13274897

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274898

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274903

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274904

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274905

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274906

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274907

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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#13274909

4 Feb 2026

In Erbil, Iraq, on January 16, 2026, a general view of the bustling Friday Market, locally known as Bazari Konafroshan (Second-hand Market) or Souq al-Juma, is in the heart of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. As global economic shifts continue to impact retail prices, this market evolves into a strategic commercial hub and an ''economic sanctuary'' for thousands of citizens. It offers a vital alternative to modern retail, specializing in the exchange of second-hand goods, technical equipment, and livestock. Beyond its commercial role, the market serves as a unique cultural phenomenon and a social melting pot, attracting tourists and visitors from across the country. The scene reflects the enduring urban spirit and vitality of Erbil, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.

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