Iran: sanctions snapped back; ordinary Iranians bear the brunt!

The diplomatic manoeuvring is over. As widely anticipated, a new layer of United Nations sanctions has been "snapped back" onto Iran, adding to the already stringent unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States. Though Russia and China attempted an eleventh-hour block at the UN Secur…

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Rising Tensions: Russian Airspace Violations and the NATO Response

Drones, allegedly from Russia, have once again forced Denmark, a NATO member, to close its airspace. This marks the second such incident in just a few days, raising concerns across Europe. Similar airspace violations have been reported in other NATO countries, including Estonia and Poland, as well …

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The Iran Nuclear Deal at a Crossroads: Will the Snapback Mechanism Take Effect?

With only two days left before the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers—could be upended, the stakes are incredibly high. The United Kingdom, Germany, and France, often referred to as the E3, have initiated the "snapback" mechanism…

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Is AI bubble about to burst? The Growing Pains of Large Language Models

If you’ve used a recent large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT-5, you might have noticed some frustrating issues. Beyond their well-known flaws, these models are taking an unexpectedly long time to answer even simple questions. What's behind this delay? The simple answer is that they've bec…

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Crude Oil Prices Rise Amidst Middle East Tensions

The price of WTI and Brent crude oil saw a slight increase on Wednesday, a movement that could be attributed to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This followed reports of a significant Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, which was reportedly targeting Hamas leaders.  Whil…

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Oil Prices Fluctuate Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Production Increases

Crude oil prices saw a slight uptick at the start of the week, even as a host of factors suggested a potential downturn. While the OPEC+ group increased its output by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd)—slightly less than anticipated—the possibility of new sanctions against Russia took centre stage, temp…

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Crude oil prices turn bearish, in anticipation of the next OPEC+ move

The price of crude oil became bearish on Wednesday as speculation about the outcome of the next OPEC+ meeting on Sunday shifted towards another possible production increase. In August, the group had already agreed to increase output by 547,000 barrels per day in September.  If this trend continues, …

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Snapback Sanctions against Iran: 30-day live countdown

Three European nations, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—known as the E3—have initiated the long-awaited snapback mechanism against Iran. This mechanism, a key component of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), allows any of its si…

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50% Tariff on India: a smart move or strategic miscalculation?

President Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on India, the world's largest democracy, has led to significant strain in the relationship. The initial 25% tariff was a response to the trade deficit favouring India, as the Trump administration pushed for lower tariffs on American goods. W…

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