LONDON, Dec. 27.--The failure of Ingall, Phillips Co., the great wharfingers of St. Mary Axe, with liabilities amounting to $1,000,000, has completely demoralized the oil trade in London.

The crude oil has now been off-loaded, averting a potential ecological disaster. Since the war in Gaza began, the Houthis have targeted approximately 100 merchant vessels, seizing one and sinking two.

In the mists of legendary time, an oil merchant dreamed of two gods making love. He admired the “vast coupling” of Siva and Parvati and listened to their cosmic pillow talk, as Siva whispered ...