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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.
Former Prince Andrew, Ex-UK Envoy Pictured In Bathrobes With Epstein
A photograph of Britain's former prince Andrew and veteran politician Peter Mandelson sitting in bathrobes alongside late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was unearthed Friday in previously published documents.
Dubai Introduces Tougher Oversight Law Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions and recent security alerts, the leadership in Dubai has introduced a significant new legal framework.
Rs 92,47,48,000: The Bounty US Has Set For Information On Mojtaba Khamenei
The United States has offered a reward of up to $10 million or Rs 92,47,48,000 at current exchange rates for information on Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and several other senior officials tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
2 Explosive Drones Intercepted In Islamabad Days After Afghan Threat: Report
Pakistani security authorities on Friday intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones in the capital Islamabad, according to a media report.
Why Is The Dollar Profiting From Middle East War?
The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US President Donald Trump's economic objectives.
"Going To Hit Them Very Hard Next Week": Trump's Fresh Warning For Iran
US President Donald Trump said that US forces would be carrying out intense strikes on Iran as the war enters its third week.
An Army Of Naval Suicide Drones From Iran's Underground 'Missile City'
Iran's military said on Thursday that it holds a large stock of suicide drone boats now being deployed to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
