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#13621626

24 Apr 2026

An elderly man reads a newspaper along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 24, 2026. Tensions in the Middle East have led to increased volatility in global oil, gas, and petroleum markets, with crude prices rising due to concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices have also fluctuated as investors respond to geopolitical risks, inflation expectations, and a stronger United States dollar. Global stock markets have faced pressure, while shipping, insurance, and transport costs have risen across key trade routes. These developments have added uncertainty to the international economy and heightened regional security tensions.

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#13621627

24 Apr 2026

Men unload a large glass panel from a truck along a road near the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 24, 2026. Tensions in the Middle East have increased volatility in global oil, gas, and petroleum markets, with crude prices rising due to concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices have also remained volatile as investors react to geopolitical risks, inflation expectations, and a stronger United States dollar. Global stock markets have faced pressure, while shipping, insurance, and transport costs have risen across key trade routes. These developments have added uncertainty to the international economy and heightened regional security tensions.

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#13604673

20 Apr 2026

Women walk past a billboard featuring the portraits of (right to left) Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 20, 2026. Tensions in the Middle East have increased volatility in global oil, gas, and petroleum markets, with crude prices rising sharply due to concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices have also remained volatile as investors react to geopolitical risks, inflation expectations, and a stronger United States dollar. Global stock markets have faced pressure, while shipping, insurance, and transport costs have risen across key trade routes. These developments have added uncertainty to the international economy and heightened regional security tensions. Iran has announced it will not participate in a second round of peace talks in Pakistan with the United States this week, citing America's demands and the ongoing naval blockade in the Gulf. Meanwhile, former President Trump has warned that Iran must agree to a deal and threatened to target key infrastructure if negotiations fail.

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#13604674

20 Apr 2026

An Indian policeman walks past a billboard featuring the portraits of (right to left) Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 20, 2026. Tensions in the Middle East have increased volatility in global oil, gas, and petroleum markets, with crude prices rising sharply due to concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold prices have also remained volatile as investors react to geopolitical risk, inflation expectations, and a stronger United States dollar. Global stock markets have faced pressure, while shipping, insurance, and transport costs have risen across key trade routes. These developments have added uncertainty to the international economy and heightened regional security tensions. Iran has announced it will not participate in a second round of peace talks in Pakistan with the United States this week, citing demands and a naval blockade in the Gulf. Meanwhile, former President Trump has stated that Iran must agree to a deal and mentioned potential actions against key infrastructure if negotiations fail.

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#13577177

14 Apr 2026

Papier-mache items are displayed during the SAFALTA CARNIVAL-2 Mega Exhibition in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 14, 2026. Artisans and traders in the papier-mache industry of Indian Kashmir are experiencing a slowdown in international demand, with clients reducing or postponing bulk orders. Factors such as uncertainty over shipping routes, rising costs, and market instability related to the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are affecting the export sector.

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#13577179

14 Apr 2026

Papier-mache items are displayed during the SAFALTA CARNIVAL-2 Mega Exhibition in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 14, 2026. Artisans and traders in the papier-mache industry of Indian Kashmir are experiencing a slowdown in international demand, with clients reducing or postponing bulk orders. Factors such as uncertainty over shipping routes, rising costs, and market instability related to the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are affecting the export sector.

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#13575440

14 Apr 2026

A woman counts Indian currency notes and coins in Siliguri, India, on April 14, 2026. Indian currencies are experiencing volatility in the global market due to ongoing issues in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices.

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#13575441

14 Apr 2026

A woman counts Indian currency notes and coins in Siliguri, India, on April 14, 2026. Indian currencies are experiencing volatility in the global market due to ongoing issues in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices.

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#13492047

24 Mar 2026

Gold earrings are seen at a jewellery shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 24, 2026. Gold and silver prices are falling even as the conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continues, leaving investors puzzled as to why prices are decreasing despite being considered safe assets during times of global uncertainty.

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#13488832

23 Mar 2026

A digital display shows stock figures as a Middle East crisis escalates and United States President Donald Trump demands the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours in Shanghai, China, on March 23, 2026.

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#13488835

23 Mar 2026

A digital display shows stock figures as a Middle East crisis escalates and United States President Donald Trump demands the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours in Shanghai, China, on March 23, 2026.

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#13488836

23 Mar 2026

A digital display shows stock figures as a Middle East crisis escalates and United States President Donald Trump demands the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours in Shanghai, China, on March 23, 2026.

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#13488837

23 Mar 2026

A digital display shows stock figures as a Middle East crisis escalates and United States President Donald Trump demands the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours in Shanghai, China, on March 23, 2026.

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#13488839

23 Mar 2026

A digital display shows stock figures as a Middle East crisis escalates and United States President Donald Trump demands the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours in Shanghai, China, on March 23, 2026.

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#13468436

19 Mar 2026

Prices are seen at a gas station in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, United States, on March 18, 2026. The war in the Middle East is contributing to rising oil prices, reaching their highest level since 2023. This follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for the transportation of a portion of the world's crude oil.

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#13434561

12 Mar 2026

Trucks remain parked at a stand amid concerns over instability in the global oil market linked to the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 12, 2026.

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