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Saudi Oil Output Capacity, Pipeline Flows Cut in Supply Risk
Missile and drone barrages have damaged swaths of Saudi Arabia's vast energy infrastructure, including refineries, oil fields deep in the desert and petrochemical plants.
US Man Charged In Deadly Fire Says He 'Acted Out Of Rage' After Losing Job
The blaze would kill Sihan Yang, who was 3, 49-year-old Chengri Cui and 61-year-old Shin Chie. A fourth occupant, 64-year-old Hong Zhao, died after leaping from a window to escape the flames.
Pakistan Declares 2-day holiday In Islamabad ahead of US-Iran Talks
The holidays on Thursday and Friday apply only to the Islamabad Capital Territory, the notice posted by Islamabad's district commissioner on Wednesday said.
Xi Helps Trump On Iran War As China Assists In Ceasefire Bid
A pause to the fighting would smooth Trump's visit to Beijing next month, with China's role leaving the US leader in debt to his Chinese counterpart.
Pentagon Plays Down Rift With Vatican Despite Pope's Criticism
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has made his Christian faith central to his leadership of the Pentagon, instituting a voluntary monthly prayer service and invoking God to justify and support military operations.
White House Warns Staff On Insider Trading Amid Iran War Bets
The warning comes after a series of recent well-timed and profitable bets raised questions about potential insider trading around President Donald Trump's decision-making on military maneuvers in Iran and Venezuela.
Xi Jinping's $270 Billion Middle East Bet Limits China Support For Iran
At least three Chinese-financed infrastructure assets across Dubai, Qatar and Oman have been targeted by Iranian strikes. Another 12 are in high risk areas, jeopardizing some $4.66 billion in financing commitments including projects already impacted.
"Oil Will Flow, With Or Without Iran": Trump Warns Against Hormuz Toll
Tehran had agreed to allow passage of vessels through the crucial 167-kilometre (104-mile) strait between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean as part of a two-week ceasefire. But just 10 vessels have passed through since the Middle East war ceasefire took
Palestine Envoy On How Gaza Became A Silent Casualty In Iran War
The envoy drew parallels with Gaza, invoking earlier strikes there and saying the pattern of war had repeatedly shown that civilians bear the brunt of military action.
Anthropic Exploring Possibility Of Designing Its Own AI chips: Report
The plans are in early stages and the company may still decide to only buy AI chips and not design any, according to two people with knowledge of the matter and one person briefed on Anthropic's plans
Nearly 250 Dogs Found Packed Into One Room In Scene Many Mistook For AI
The RSPCA said this case highlights a growing problem, as shelters are already full and many animals are placed in temporary care.
"Burn In Hell": Pak's Khawaja Asif Calls Israel "Cancerous State", Netanyahu Responds
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had slammed Israel for deadly strikes on Lebanon amid a US-Iran ceasefire.
Foreign Secretary Meets Marco Rubio; US Diplomat To Visit India Next Month
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had a "productive" meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit India next month.
No ceasefire In Lebanon, Continuing To Strike Hezbollah: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that there is "no ceasefire in Lebanon" and vowed to continue military operations with "full force" against Hezbollah.
Trump Warns Iran Over Toll On Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial route as part of a two-week ceasefire.
Israeli PM Netanyahu's Corruption Trial To Resume On April 12
Benjamin Netanyahu, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the three court cases, is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial for corruption.
IMF To Cut Global Growth Forecast, War-Hit Nations To Get Up To $50 Billion
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said that -- even in the fund's "most hopeful scenario" -- spiraling energy costs, infrastructure damage, supply disruptions and a loss of market confidence meant growth would be less than expected.
Trump Considers Removing Some US Troops From Europe Amid NATO Strains
US President Donald Trump has discussed with advisers the option of removing some US troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.
Putin Announces Ceasefire With Ukraine For Orthodox Easter Holidays
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.
