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This Lake In Texas City Has Just 9% Water Left, 5,00,000 People Depend On It
The lake, which supplies water to the coastal city known for its petrochemical plants and oil refineries, is now holding just over 9 per cent of its total capacity.
Tanker Loaded With Russian Oil Hit In Underwater Attack In Black Sea: Turkey
"I can say that a foreign-flagged ship operated by a Turkish company, which had loaded crude oil from Russia, reported an explosion in its engine room after midnight to our emergency call centre," a minister said
US Insists Talks Ongoing Even As Iran Rejects Trump Outreach
Hopeful remarks by the US president and White House Press Secretary run counter to Iran's earlier claims of publicly rejecting Trump's push for talks.
X Down Globally? Users Report Feed, Login And Posting Issues
X users worldwide reported major outages affecting feeds, login and posting, with Downdetector showing a sharp spike, while the platform has yet to respond.
'I Said, No Thanks': Trump Claims Iran Wanted To Make Him Supreme Leader
Trump also insisted that Tehran was negotiating with Washington to end the war, despite Tehran's denial.
WFH, No AC, High Fuel Cost: How Countries Are Grappling With Energy Crunch
Asia has been hit hardest. Almost 90% of the oil and gas moving through the strait is headed there, leaving many countries exposed.
Inside "Hell On Earth", Where Nicolas Maduro Has Been Living For 80 Days
Sometimes the food is expired, undercooked, or even contaminated, including spoiled meat and hazardous dairy products.
LNG Buyers Hunt For Deals In US After Qatar Supply Shuts Due To Iran War
The early-stage talks at the CERAWeek, show how the attacks on the Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG plant has knocked about a fifth of global supply offline.
Pentagon Wants To Shift $1.5 Billion To Interceptors Amid Iran War
The Pentagon's request to seek funds for missile interceptors is part of the US Defence Department's plan to boost America's manufacturing capacity.
US Troop Movements Fan Fears Of A Risky Ground Attack On Iran
While Trump hasn't announced his plans, people familiar with the matter report that the Pentagon has ordered greater military presence in the region.
Meta, Google Risk Big Tobacco-Like Fallout After Social Media Addiction Trial
Unless the verdict is overturned on appeal, the companies may need to change how their products work, a move that could jeopardise the valuable advertising businesses that keep platforms like Instagram and YouTube so profitable.
Iran Preps For Island Warfare Amid Talk Of US Ground Offensive On Kharg
Kharg Island is about 25 km off the coast of Iran. Its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, makes it a strategic port for 90 per cent of Iran's exports
After Hormuz, Iran Threatens To Block Another 'Strategic' Strait
Iranian media also reported that the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen might also join the ongoing fight against the US and Israeli forces to help Tehran take control of the Bab al-Mandeb
US Man Jailed For Breaking Into Woman's House And 'Sucking On Her Toes'
A California man has been sentenced to more than six years in jail for breaking into a woman's home and assaulting her by sucking her toes.
India, 5 Others On Iran's "Friendly Nation" List For Safe Hormuz Passage
Araghchi also indicated that vessels linked to countries seen as adversaries or those involved in the ongoing conflict would not be allowed passage.
Meta's Monkey Balancing: Executives Given Stock Options, Workers Laid Off
The reports of lay-off surfaced just hours after Meta disclosed a new stock option programme for six top executives.
US Troops Relocate To Hotels After Bases Attacked In Middle East: Report
Iran's bombing of the US bases in the region in retaliation for the US-Israeli war has forced many American troops to relocate to hotels and office spaces throughout the region, NYT reported quoting military personnel and American officials.
Did China Prepare Early For Iran? The Clue Lies In Its Oil Strategy
In the short term, China enjoys a clear arbitrage. It burns cheap oil bought in the past while rivals scramble for expensive spot cargoes.
"It Was Already Open": Pak's Khawaja Asif Mocks US' Hormuz "War Goal"
Iran has dismissed an American plan to pause the war, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.
