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Global Energy Shock From Iran War May Extend Till 2027: Saudi Aramco Chief
A day earlier, Aramco had announced a net profit rise of more than 25 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, fuelled by higher oil prices as exports remain blocked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Says Will Discuss US Arms Sales To Taiwan With Xi During China Trip
The United States recognises only Beijing but under domestic law is required to provide weapons to Taiwan so that it can defend itself.
Trump Plans US Gas Tax Cut As Iran War Spurs Price Surge
US federal taxes on gasoline amount to 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
'Iran Ceasefire On Life Support': Trump After Dismissing Tehran's Proposal
Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response on Sunday has fueled concerns that shipping through Strait of Hormuz will continue to be hampered.
Man Who Tried To Shoot Trump At White House Press Dinner Pleads Not Guilty
Cole Allen, 31, entered a not guilty plea during an appearance in a federal district court in the nation's capital, The Hill and other outlets said.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook To Be Part Of Team Trump For Key China Tour: Report
The group of more than a dozen top executives is joining Trump for a visit the US president hopes will unlock a series of business deals with Beijing.
"Extremisms Carry Consequences": EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers In West Bank
The move in response to rising settlement expansion in Israeli-occupied West Bank had been stalled by Hungary's former prime minister Viktor Orban.
Trump's 'Man In Baghdad': Tycoon Set To Lead Iraq Is Balancing US And Iran
US President Donald Trump has invited Zaidi to Washington and declared that Washington "is with him all the way."
Iran War, Oil Sanction, Energy: What Trump And Xi May Focus On During Talks
Talks on the Iran war may dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.
WHO Confirms 7 Cases Of Hantavirus On Cruise Ship
The tally was updated after France reported that a French passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius had tested positive for the virus.
US Teacher, 25, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student In Classroom Closet, Vehicle
The disturbing phenomenon of teachers engaging in illegal sexual relationships with students is a growing concern in the United States.
Opinion: Opinion | 'Hellish Difficulty': Why India Should Be Keeping An Eye On China's New 'Shipborne' Drone
The GJ-21, which has a reported combat attack radius of up to 1,500 kilometres, when combined with a land-attack long-range precision-strike system, can have the ability to strike deep within a territory's mainland.
Quest For Rare Bird, Landfill Visit: How 'Patient Zero' Caught Hantavirus
The ornithologists decided to visit a landfill four miles outside of Ushuaia, considered a pilgrimage point for birdwatchers, later thought to be the place where they contracted hantavirus.
Israel's Iron Dome Intercepted 99% Missiles From Iran, Hamas And Hezbollah
Iran has fired about 1,500 ballistic missiles at Israel in two rounds of fighting since 2024, the chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said.
Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: List Of Confirmed Cases By Nationality
Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius...
Hantavirus vs Norovirus: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier?
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact with infected individuals.
A Year After Op Sindoor, Pak Army Chief's Unprovoked Threat To India
Reiterating his warning, Munir said that if "Pakistan's enemies" undertook any such move in the future, the effects of war would not remain limited.
Hantavirus Outbreak: Two New Cases Confirmed; 10 Major Updates
Spanish authorities, the WHO, and other health agencies are currently collaborating to ensure the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew while minimising the risk to the general public.
Pak Minister's "Oridinary Worker" Of Asim Munir Remark Sparks Online Backlash
"When ministers begin introducing themselves as 'humble workers' of powerful men rather than representatives of the people, one has to ask -- is this democracy or the court of loyal servants?" wrote Fatima Malik on X.
