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2nd US-Sanctioned Supertanker Enters Gulf Despite Blockade On Iranian Ports
The US Central Command said on X that 10 vessels have been turned around and no ships have broken through since the start of the blockade on Monday.
YouTube Removes Pro-Iran Channel For Lego-Themed AI Videos Mocking Trump
Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the US-Iran war for animation videos
BBC Will Cut Up To 2,000 Jobs To Save 10% Of Its Budget Over 2 Years
The BBC said earlier this year that it faced "substantial financial pressures" and wanted to cut about a tenth of its budget by 2029.
Apple, Google Offer 'Nudify' Apps Despite Policies Against Them
Searching for terms like "nudify" and "undress" in the Apple and Google app download stores gives customers access to software that can be used to alter images of celebrities and others to make them appear nude or in a state of partial undress.
Bloomberg Says "Claim Has No Merit" As Executive Accused Of Sending Sexual Texts To Male Employee
Charles Kyle O'Rourke has alleged that a senior manager sent him sexually explicit and inappropriate messages, creating a hostile work environment.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman Seeks Court Relief In Sister's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Sam Altman is seeking $1, saying he "does not want to harm his sister financially" but wants a verdict that her statements are not true.
US-China Tensions Rise Over Hormuz Blockade Before Trump's Beijing Trip
Donald Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz risks conflict with China ahead of his Beijing visit
US, Iran Weigh Truce Extension With Hormuz Still Shuttered
US and Iran consider a two-week ceasefire extension to advance peace talks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
US Investigates Suspicious Oil Trades Made Before Trump's Iran Policy Shifts
Recent examples where oil trading volumes spiked at key moments in the past few weeks have raised concerns about potential misuse of material non-public information tied to Trump's shifting stance on the war in Iran.
"Commander In Grief": Iran Trolls Trump After Clash With Giorgia Meloni, Pitches Itself as Italy's Ally
The remarks come against the backdrop of a growing rift between Trump and Meloni, once considered one of his closest European allies
Asim Munir Lands In Iran With Trump's Peace Offer After Islamabad Talks Fail
Pakistan has emerged as a central player in helping de-escalate the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, with Munir, alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, leading mediation efforts.
Snapchat Parent Firm Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Cites AI-Driven Efficiency
The shake-up at Snap involves about 16 percent of its full-time employees and elimination of more than 300 unfilled roles, chief executive Evan Spiegel said in a memo shared by the company.
Assassination That Took 20 Years: Spies, Missed Chances, Then A Final Moment
Before Osama bin Laden became the global face of transnational terrorism, there was another figure-more elusive, less theatrical, but arguably more influential in the evolution of modern guerrilla warfare. He was Imad Mughniyeh.
US Says It Will Not Renew Sanctions Waiver Allowing India To Buy Russian Oil
The waivers on the purchase of Russian oil had allowed India to secure additional supplies amid global oil disruption. Reports suggest that Indian refiners have placed orders for roughly 30 million barrels of Russian oil during the period.
White House Denies US Sought Ceasefire With Iran, Fresh Talks Likely In Pak
The war has led Iran to effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery for global crude and gas shipments
Iran May Offer Free Passage To Ships Through Oman Side Of Hormuz: Report
The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait, which handles about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage With Swastika On Israeli Flag
Berkowicz, a member of the far-right nationalist Konfederacja (Confederation) opposition party, brandished the paper flag, with the Nazi symbol replacing the Star of David at its centre.
Indian Envoy Meets US Trade Representative Amid Trade Deal Talks
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien here.
US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran Oil Sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.
