U.S. may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says
The U.S. may soon remove sanctions from Iranian oil that is stranded on tankers to help lift global supplies and reduce prices, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday (March 19, 2026). “In the coming days, we may unsanction the Iranian oil that’s on the water. It’s about 140 million barrels,” Mr. Bessent told Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” programme.
Bird flu confirmed in Kerala’s Alappuzha; 5,961 birds to be culled
Bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in Ward 7 of Muhamma grama panchayat in Alappuzha district of Kerala, prompting authorities to initiate containment measures in line with the Government of India’s 2021 action plan, officials on Thursday (March 19, 2026) said. Over 5,000 birds are set to be culled.
Vessels carrying Russian Urals to reach India on March 21
