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2.Oil prices surged:

 1.The United States has issued a sweeping global security alert for its citizens following its military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The State Department warned of potential reprisals against Americans, and ordered the departure of non-essential diplomatic staff from Lebanon, while also issuing specific advisories for Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.The US missile strikes which President Donald Trump claimed.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-iran-tensions-spike-washington-issues-worldwide-caution-tehran-says-response-to-american-strikes-will-be-proportionate/articleshow/122013293.cms

2.Oil prices surged: Benchmark Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped over 3 per cent, reaching $81.40 and $78.40 per barrel respectively, both hitting five-month highs, after a US strike on three nuclear sites in Iran. In equity markets, S&P 500 futures dipped 0.5 per cent, while Nasdaq futures fell 0.6 per cent. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dropped 0.5 per cent, and Japan’s Nikkei slid 0.9 per cent.

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/iran-israel-war-live-updates-nuclear-sites-bombs-us-donald-trump-10080761/

3.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has warned that it may suspend or withdraw Air India’s license after ordering the airline to remove three staffers from crucial operational roles over “repeated and serious violations” related to pilot duty scheduling and oversight. 

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dgca-threatens-to-suspend-air-india-license-over-repeated-violations-101750565489648.html

4.The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has sent shockwaves through the Middle East’s tourism and aviation sectors, leading to significant disruptions. The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran has triggered widespread flight cancellations, airspace closures, and severe travel chaos across the region. With major airlines suspending services and countries in the region closing their airspaces, the tourism sector, which was already experiencing a surge in demand, has suffered a severe blow.

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/qatar-saudi-arabia-uae-israel-iran-bahrain-and-oman-face-flight-cancellations-and-travel-chaos-amid-war-between-israel-and-iran-hidden-agenda-and-crossfire-deal-a-serious-blow-to-the-surging-to/

5.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are set for a transformative tourism overhaul, according to Chief Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar. Key initiatives include four five-star resorts, a yacht marina, and heritage circuits aimed at boosting luxury and cultural tourism.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/andaman-eyes-global-tourism-with-5-star-resorts-yacht-marina/

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