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How An Uber Engineer Rose To Senior Director, Tripled His Salary In 6 Years
A 39-year-old senior director of engineering at Uber from Mountain View, California, rose through the ranks far more quickly than most professionals in Big Tech.
US, China Trade Talks Set To Focus On Soybean Purchases
Soybeans are likely to be on the agenda when trade chiefs from the US and China next meet, a conversation that could shed light on when Beijing plans to resume purchases in earnest.
Opinion: Opinion | The Big 'Oil' Lesson For India As Hormuz Chokes
The fact is, we have neglected the oil and gas sector for the last 20 years. Many of us got carried away with the West-led "demonise oil, prioritise green energy" narrative.
"Get Ready For Oil At $200 A Barrel": Iran Warning Amid Attacks On Ships
Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday, and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s.
Anthropic Turns To Court After Pentagon's "Supply-Chain Risk" Designation
Anthropic on Wednesday sought a stay from a US appeals court after the Pentagon said the company was a supply-chain risk, pending a judicial review of the case, adding that the designation could cost it billions of dollars in lost revenue.
US Intelligence Says Iranian Regime Not At Risk Of Collapse: Report
US intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless US and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
US To Release 172 Million Barrels From The Oil Reserve
The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next four months, part of a coordinated international effort by major economies to stabilise energy markets.
Report Claims India-Flagged Tankers Pass Through Hormuz, Iran Reacts
In a big relief for New Delhi amid a worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
'Saw Epic Fury & Liked It': Trump On Choosing Op Name For Strikes On Iran
Donald Trump claimed operation 'Epic Fury' was successful and quickly achieved its objectives.
Trump Links Iran Strikes To Lower Oil Prices
Trump has said that US military action against Iran would help bring down global oil prices, telling supporters in Kentucky that a coordinated release of emergency crude reserves and continued pressure on Tehran would stabilise energy markets.
S Jaishankar's Intervention Behind Iran's Hormuz Clearance To India: Sources
In a big relief for New Delhi amid a worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Israel US War: Iran Outlines 3 Conditions To End War With US, Israel
Tehran has laid out its three terms for ending Iran's ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Iranian Underwater Drone Hits US-Owned Oil Tanker In The Gulf, 1 Dead
At least three commercial vessels have been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping route, as the American-Israeli war with Iran continues to squeeze the oil-rich Gulf region amid global energy concerns.
Iranian Drone Hits Building Near Dubai Creek Harbour, No Injuries Reported
An Iranian drone struck a building in Dubai, Iranian state media reported on Thursday.
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.
