Mumbai woman takes on minister over traffic jam; Trump extends Iran ceasefire; more

A woman, who was on her way to pick up her child from school, confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan after a political rally led to heavy traffic congestion in Mumbai’s Worli area on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the United States extended its ceasefire with Iran indefinitely amid stalled negotiations and a continuing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The geopolitical conflict in West Asia has impacted global supply chains, specifically targeting aluminium smelters in the region. This disruption has led to a global aluminium shortage, causing an increase in metal prices on international exchanges. Consequently, beverage companies face challenges in producing aluminium cans, resulting in a shortage of soft drinks and diet beverages in retail stores.