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Russia To Stay In OPEC+ Despite Shock UAE Exit, Praises Organisation
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised OPEC+ as an important organisation, especially during the current turmoil on global markets.
Epstein Got Artefacts From Holiest Islamic Site For His Island Mosque: Report
The pieces were eclectic. From tapestries embroidered with Quranic verses that were shipped from Kaaba in Mecca to tiles from a mosque in Uzbekistan. A golden metal dome was built to mimic ancient Syrian architecture.
Bangladesh Enters Nuclear Era As 2,400-MW Power Plant Begins Fuel Loading
Rooppur is equipped with two VVER-1200 reactors, each with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, giving the plant a combined output of 2,400 megawatts.
2 Jewish Men Stabbed In London, Attacker Arrested
A man was arrested after he was seen running with a knife "attempting to stab Jewish members of the public", the Shomrim Jewish neighbourhood watch said on social media.
US Woman Jailed For Deploying Honeybees Against Police Officers During Eviction
Rorie Susan Woods has been jailed for six months for assault after using bees against law enforcement officers.
Ukraine War Sees A Surprise Beneficiary: A Swedish Defence Company
Hagglunds has invested $300 million to expand capacity, including adding a third production line this year.
Opinion: Opinion | There's A Bigger Plan Behind UAE's Exit From OPEC - One In Force For Years Now
Surprising as the UAE's decision is, it is also fully in keeping with its pattern of breaking with regional, in particular, Arab consensus on many issues and forging an independent path.
Trump's 'War Hero' Avatar Throws 'No More Mr Nice Guy' Warning At Iran
For Washington, curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme are a red line in talks, but there is now mounting pressure on that line as Trump runs up against a deadline that could force his hand.
In 22 Days, Iran Will Run Out Of Place To Store Oil It Produces. What's Next?
The looming storage crunch is threatening to accelerate production cuts in what was once the second-largest source of crude under the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). P
Ukraine's New Card In War Strategy: Attacks On Russian Oil Infrastructure
The refinery, which lies 900 kilometres southeast of Kyiv and delivers oil products mainly for exports, has annual production capacity of about 12 million metric tons.
Ex-South Korean President Gets Additional 7 Years In Jail Over Life Sentence
The conviction for obstruction of justice and other charges comes on top of a life sentence President Yoon Suk Yeol has already received on rebellion charges.
Opinion: Opinion | 'On Verge Of Stopping': Inside The Panic That Led To Indian Airlines' SOS Call
The Iran shock has hit every airline in the world. Yet, only three groups have written to governments to keep them flying. One of them comprises the three Indian airlines.
Ukraine And Israel Are Fighting Over 'Stolen' Grains. Russia Is The Reason
Hitting out at Kyiv for conducting what he called "Twitter diplomacy", Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, if Ukraine has "any evidence of theft, submit it through the appropriate channels."
Japan Airlines To Trial Humanoid Robots At Haneda Airport As Labour Shortages Deepen
From early May, Japan Airlines will begin a two-year trial in which robots assist baggage handlers on the tarmac.
Majority Swiss Support Initiative To Cap Population At 10 Million: Report
A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for it is growing, an opinion poll showed
King Charles And Trump Are Cousins? US President's "Always Wanted" Response
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are currently on a state visit to the US.
Trump Tells Aides To Prep For Lengthy Hormuz Blockade: Report
The US has been blocking ships going to and from Iranian ports to try to squeeze the country of oil revenue, while Iran keeps the strait closed to almost all other traffic.
Inside Ukraine's Drive To Defeat The Dreaded Shahed Drone
In a foggy field in northeast Ukraine, four soldiers stare at red and yellow dots on a screen in the back of a van, armed with interceptor
Samsung Dynasty's Wealth Doubles To $45 Billion In Just One Year
The Lees' combined wealth climbed to about $45.5 billion as of March, from roughly $20.1 billion a year earlier, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
