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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.
China-US Tensions Build Over Iran And AI Before Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping
In the final weeks before the summit, Washington and Beijing are each using the negotiating window to armour their supply chains, lock down critical intellectual property and build leverage.
UAE Exit Blindsides OPEC And Threatens To Shake Its Grip On Oil
For OPEC and its partners, the departure will dilute their ability to manage oil prices by adjusting supply, while positioning the UAE as a wild card player at a time of unprecedented upheaval in the global market.
Opinion: Opinion | Did Pak Sabotage Iran's Messages To Trump? Inside Growing Mistrust Between Them
Just last week, Iran carried out strikes on terror camps inside Pakistan, targeting Jaish-al-Adl, an organisation that has long been operating in the border regions.
French Student Faces Over Two Years In Jail For Licking Straw In Singapore Vending Machine
A French student in Singapore faces up to two years in jail after filming himself licking a vending machine straw and putting it back, with the viral video triggering public outrage and legal action.
The Saudi-Pakistan Factor Behind UAE's Exit From OPEC
The UAE has also been frustrated with Pakistan, partly because of its deepening ties with Saudi Arabia, but also because of what it considers Islamabad's meek role as a mediator between the US and Iran.
Karachi Residents Store Cooking Gas In Balloons Amid Fuel Shortage: Report
Residents said the balloons, available in local markets for around Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, are filled when gas supply is restored for short durations.
