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Why Kharg Island, Iran's "Crown Jewel", Is Key In Middle East War
Spread over a meagre 20 square kilometres, Iran's Kharg island processes 90 per cent of the country's total oil exports, driving the region to the edge as the US attacked it on Friday, 15 days into the Middle East conflict.
Summer Flights Likely To Get Expensive As Jet Fuel Prices Rise Amid Iran War
Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.
Dubai Hit Again, US Embassy In Baghdad Targeted As War Enters 15th Day
A building in Dubai's financial hub has been hit by debris from an intercepted attack. This is the second such attack in less than 24 hours as the US-Israel-Iran war enters day 15. No fire occurred, and no injuries were reported.
2 Weeks On And With "No Easy" Exit, A Look At Trump's Options In Iran War
US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines.
11 Indians Stage Fake Robbery In US For 'U Visa', Arrested
The Indians staged robbery incidents at various businesses, enabling the employees working there to portray themselves as victims of a crime, a key requirement for securing a specific visa.
Trump's "Watch What Happens" Threat To Iran As US Bombs Kharg Island
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the US is "destroying" the Iranian regime, both "militarily and economically".
Adobe To Pay $150 Million To Settle Termination Fees, Subscription Lawsuit
Adobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a US government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, the Department of Justice said.
Woman, 3 Sons Arrested Over "Terror Bombing" Near US Embassy In Norway
The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a "terror bombing".
Trump Aims To Seal Trade War Truce During His Meeting With Xi Jinping
Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October.
Trump Administration To Receive $10 Billion Fee For TikTok Deal: Report
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a US ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.
Meta Plans To Layoff 20% Staff As AI Costs Mount: Report
Meta is planning layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly AI infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.
A Year After Announcing Comeback, Digg Cuts Jobs As It Faces AI Bot Surge
Digg is laying off staff, citing "brutal reality" in the current digital environment and a surge in artificial intelligence-driven bot activity, more than a year after the once-popular content aggregator announced its comeback.
After 2 Weeks Of War, US "Begging World" To Buy Russian Crude: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised the United States over its stance on Russian oil, claiming Washington was now "begging" countries across the globe, including India.
"90% Of Iran's Missiles Destroyed": Trump Vows More Attacks
US president Donald Trump on Friday vowed to intensify military strikes against Iran in the coming days, saying US forces have already destroyed 90 per cent of Iran's missiles.
5 US Air Force Planes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Saudi Arabia: Reports
Five US Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing two US officials.
Ready For Long Battle As Israel Threatens Lebanese Infrastructure: Hezbollah
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when the Tehran-backed militant group attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.
Trump Says US Bombed Iran's Kharg Island, Threatens Oil Infrastructure
US President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against "every military target" on Iran's Kharg Island export hub.
US Deploys B-2 Bombers For Operation Against Iran
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said B-2 stealth bombers have taken off to carry out a mission as part of Operation Epic Fury, aimed at "eliminating threats" posed by the Iranian "regime".
US Sending 2,500 Marines To Middle East As Iran War Intensifies
About 2,500 US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes keep pounding Iran and the Islamic Republic keeps attacking Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure.
