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"Illegal, Unjustifed": Russia Diplomat On US-Israel's Attack On Iran
Russia has strongly condemned the US-Israel war against Iran, warning of global instability, volatile oil prices and disruptions to critical supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
All About Brent Crude And Why This Benchmark Dictates Global Oil Prices
Brent crude is a blend of crude oil produced from a group of oilfields in the North Sea, located between the UK and Norway.
UAE Billionaire Explains Trump Post, Why He Deleted It Later
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, 77, launched into a tirade against US President Donald Trump on social media last week. Within days, the post disappeared.
With Hormuz Shut, Saudi's Yanbu Is Gulf's Only Oil Hope. It's Being Attacked
Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco's 'Samref' refinery in the Red Sea port of Yanbu has been hit in an aerial strike after similar attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and the UAE in response to US-Israeli attacks on Iranian energy installations.
All About Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes
Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages.
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Kill 18 In Pakistan's Karachi
Heavy rain and strong winds left at least 18 people dead in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, city authorities and rescue services said on Thursday.
'Patience Is Limited': Saudi Threatens To Join Gulf War Amid Iran's Attacks
Amid Iran's continued attacks on the energy facilities of its Middle Eastern neighbours, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has warned Tehran that tolerance of his country and other Gulf states is limited.
Why Ex-US Counterterrorism Chief Mentioned Late Wife In Resignation Letter
Joe Kent, the former director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre, resigned from hispost, saying he could no longer support President Donald Trump administration's war on Iran, adding Tehran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."
Russia Agrees To Halt Recruitment Of Kenyans For Military Service In Ukraine
Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight with its army in Ukraine, Kenya's foreign minister said Monday after talks with his Russian counterpart in Moscow.
Iran To Lebanon To Iraq: Heavy Casualties Reported Amid US-Israel-Iran War
Thousands have died across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes, with casualties reported in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, and other countries.
As Missiles And Drones Rule Skies, Gulf Countries Prepare For Eid On Friday
Amid intermittent missile and drone attacks, sirens, and a palpable sense of uncertainty, citizens and residents across the Gulf region are preparing for an unprecedented Eid on Friday, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan.
Explained: World's Largest Gas Field Hit, Puts 20% Global LNG Supply At Risk
The world's largest known natural gas reserve in Iran came under Israeli attack on Wednesday, prompting Trump to rush to clarify the lack of Washington's involvement in one of his more measured statements since the Middle East war began.
Kim Jong Un Wins 99.93% Votes In North Korea. Remaining 0.07% Went To...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured yet another near-total electoral victory, with his ruling Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups winning 99.93 per cent of the vote in the country's latest parliamentary election.
Mossad Intensifies Efforts To Engage Ordinary Iranians Amid Iran-Israel War
While Israeli fighter jets bomb targets across Iran, the country's Mossad spy agency has stepped up efforts to reach ordinary Iranians, in a push to identify people willing to help bring down the Islamic republic.
Analysts Warn Israel's Leader-Targeting Strategy In Iran May Backfire
Israel has killed one senior Iranian leader after another in airstrikes as it seeks to topple the Islamic Republic. But its past experience of targeting senior militants shows the strategy has limits and can sometimes backfire.
Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion For Iran War. It's Nearly 50% Of Tehran's GDP
The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran.
NATO Allies Discuss Strategies To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Amid Oil Concerns
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the military alliance's members were discussing the "best way" to open the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large chunk of the world's oil supply normally passes.
China Won't Invade Taiwan In 2027, Aims For Non-Military Control: US Report
China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan next year but is seeking to take control of the self-ruled island without the use of force, said an annual US intelligence report released Wednesday.
US National Debt Surpasses Record $39 Trillion Amid Iran War
The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the US-Israeli war in Iran.
