BTS concert in Seoul prompts heightened security as President Lee Jae Myung urges vigilance against possible threats, with large crowds expected and extensive safety measures planned
18 March,2026 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The rerouting coincides with India sharply increasing its procurement of Russian oil. Indian refiners are estimated to have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of crude within a week, reflecting a rapid response to evolving global supply conditions
18 March,2026 02:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1773817342868_d.png "West Asia war: UAE promises top-priority crude oil supply to South Korea")
The UAE has promised South Korea top-priority crude oil supply of 24 million barrels, while President Lee Jae Myung thanked Japan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for helping evacuate South Korean nationals amid ongoing Middle East tensions
18 March,2026 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Reports suggest that more than 70 per cent of the deputies in the new assembly are new faces, indicating a significant reshuffle within the political structure
18 March,2026 11:46 AM IST | Seoul | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
