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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Targeting Shaybah Oil Field Amid Iran War
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it had intercepted a wave of seven drones heading towards a strategic oil field, as Iran renewed fire on its Gulf neighbours and their energy infrastructure.
India, China Among 16 US Trading Partners Hit By Trump's '301' Tariff Probes
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has launched new "unfair trade practice" investigations into 16 key trading partners in a move to restore tariff pressure after they were struck down by the US Supreme Court as illegal last month.
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On US Medical Giant Stryker
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.
UK Watchdogs Press Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube To Block Children
Britain's media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules.
Hezbollah Says Targeted Israel With "Dozens Of Rockets" In New Operation
Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had launched rockets and advanced missiles at northern Israel as part of a new operation against its foe, as Israel carried out fresh strikes on south Beirut.
US To Release 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Oil Reserve To Cut Prices
The United States Department of Energy said Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," as the Middle East war disrupted oil prices.
Iran War Cost US Over $11 Billion In 6 Days: Report
Officials from President Donald Trump's administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on Iran had cost the US at least $11.3 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
"Don't Want To Leave Early": Trump Vows To "Finish The Job" In Iran
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States must "finish the job" in Iran -- hours after suggesting the war could be over soon because Washington had run out of targets.
"Serious Threat To Peace": UN Demands Iran Stop Attacks On Gulf Nations
The UN Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, saying they breach international law and pose a "serious threat to international peace and security."
Iran Adviser To Khamenei Calls Trump "Satan Himself", Vows To Destroy Israel
A senior military adviser to Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei insulted US President Donald Trump and vowed to destroy Israel in remarks to state television on Wednesday, as their countries wage a war that has engulfed the Middle East.
Epstein's Longtime Accountant Testifies On His Wealth, Business Ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
Iran Military Says Will Hit US, Israeli Economic Targets In Region
Iran's military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic targets in the region, including banks, after overnight attacks hit an Iranian bank.
Ensuring Those Stranded Could Return Safely: India's UAE Envoy To NDTV
The envoy said the situation became particularly difficult when tensions escalated on February 28 as Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint US and Israeli air strikes.
Winston Churchill To Be Replaced By Wildlife In English Banknotes
According to a stinging barb from Donald Trump, Britons are being led by a Prime Minister who is no Winston Churchill. Soon they will have to cope without the popular wartime leader on their banknotes too.
Trump To Back Israeli-Led Killing Of Mojtaba If He Does Not Cooperate: Report
US President Donald Trump has said that he would support the assassination of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei if he does not cooperate with US demands, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Video: Iranian Drones Strike Oil Storage Tanks In Oman's Salalah Port
A series of drone strikes targeted fuel storage tanks at Oman's Salalah port. While the British maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed the strikes on the infrastructure, they noted that there was no damage to merchant vessels.
Amid Bombs, Smoke, Black Rain, Tehran's Air Still Cleaner Than Delhi's
Tehran's air quality registered in the "good to moderate" range on Wednesday, with readings between 32 and 67 on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
US Missile Struck Iran School Due To 'Targeting Error': Report
The United States is responsible for the strike on the elementary school in Iran's Minab that killed over 175 people, mostly children, according to a report by the New York Times.
Iran Says Ready For Long War That Could "Destroy World Economy"
Iran said Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening any vessels from the US or its allies.
