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$87 Now To $150 A Barrel In 2-3 Weeks: Qatar's Big Oil Warning Amid Iran War
The rise in oil prices is being driven primarily by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which sees nearly 20% of global oil and gas exports flowing through it.
Kristi Noem To Serve As US Envoy For Shield Of Americas'. What It Means
US President Donald Trump announced that outgoing Department of Homeland Security SecretaryKristiNoemwill serve as "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas".
'Let AI Do It': How Claude-Backed Maven Fired 900 US Strikes On Iran In 12 Hours
Somewhere in the world a computer and a soldier 'spoke' and around 900 missiles hammered enemy targets, military bases and air defences, in 12 hours. If these lines seem disconnected, they are not - they capture the reality of wars today.
Who Is Alvin Hellerstein, 92-Year-Old Judge Hearing Maduro's Case In New York
Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old US judge handling the case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, has presided over a number of notable trials during his decades on the bench.
Gaza Man Shares Emotional Video Of Children Frightened By Fighter Jets
Reacting to the post, many social media users expressed sympathy and concern.
50 Israeli Fighter Jets, With Mossad Help, Rain Hellfire On Tehran Bunkers
Israeli fighter jets carried out a major strike in the heart of Tehran, targeting an underground bunker built beneath the leadership compound of Iran's supreme leader.
Anthropic Boss Apologises For Leaked Memo About Pentagon, Trump
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has apologised for a leaked memo and how he handled negotiations with the Pentagon. This was the AI lab CEO's first interview after the Pentagon labelled Anthropic as a supply chain risk.
Malaysian Man With 42 Teeth Sets World Record For Most Teeth In Mouth
Prathab said he first realised this unusual phenomenon during a family gathering.
Rocket Trails Streak Tel Aviv Sky As Iron Dome Intercepts Iranian Missiles
Loud explosions were heard as rocket trails streaked the sky in Tel Aviv where the Iron Dome intercepted incoming missiles reportedly fired by Iran on Friday amid the escalating conflict that has engulfed the region.
"If You Have Kids...": Explicit Roblox Video Sparks Outrage
Roblox is a popular online gaming platform that was launched in 2006. It runs on smartphones, tablets, Mac and Windows computers, PlayStation and Xbox.
Video: Exiled Iran Prince Reza Pahlavi Falls For Prank By Russian Dressed As Adolf Hitler
Exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah and a prominent opposition figure, was recently tricked in a video call by the Russian comedy duo of Vovan and Lexus.
Opinion: Opinion | 'Will Go Hungry, But Get The Bomb': The Story Of Pak's 'Secret' Nukes
How Pakistan built a secret 'nuclear' bomb right under America's nose, and went on to become the only Muslim-majority nuclear-powered nation in the world.
Iran's Underground 'Missile Cities' May Have Become A Big Weakness: Report
In March 2025, the country released video footage of what it claimed was its largest underground facility. The location was not revealed.
Iran's Likely New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's Net Worth, Property Empire
Mojtaba Khamenei has never held an official government position, but he is believed to have close ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
What Are Israel's Blue, Black And Silver Sparrow Missiles? A Look At The Sparrow Missile Family
Israel's Blue Sparrow missile played a decisive role in targeting multiple sites in Iran, including the compound where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was assassinated.
From Fights To Suicides: What 911 Calls Reveal About ICE Camp
ICE operations across the nation have roiled communities, separated families and created a culture of fear.
"Trade With India, Yes. But Will Learn From China Mistake": US Official
The 'America First' vision of Donald Trump - the unapologetic prioritising of American economic interests in domestic and foreign policies - has become the anchor in global conversations on trade and geopolitics.
Clocks Jump Ahead, But US Daylight Saving Debate Ticks On
The US Senate passed a bill in 2022 to move to permanent daylight saving time. A similar House bill hasn't been brought to a vote.
Opinion: Blog | I Have Lived Through A War In Iran. This Is What It Looks Like
If 174 cities have been bombed across the country, where do you go? When a cruise missile slams into concrete within hearing distance, what is your first thought?
