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It is meant to help people connect while they wait inside shelters during air-raid sirens. | World News
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Japan to release oil reserves starting March 16 amid Strait of Hormuz chokehold
There so far has been no sign that ships can resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of world’s oil has been blockaded due to the Iran-US war | World News
Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s links with Epstein, files show
Newly released documents on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador also say he asked for £547,000 when sacked – he received £75,000.
Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup, says Infantino
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms
Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members
How Trump’s war on Iran stranded a million flyers — and plunged the Gulf’s favorite playground into chaos
The attacks have led to thousands of flight cancellations, stranding travelers in Dubai and elsewhere.
Stryker hit with global cyberattack by suspected Iranian-backed group, thousands of workers affected at Cork plants
Stryker has suffered a worldwide cyberattack impacting employee accounts, particularly at its Cork plants.
National and International News in Focus
Authorities say a man was taken into custody after driving his van into a security barrier at the White House, The Secret Service says the man crashed into the temporary
Stocks waver as oil prices get back to rising
U.S. stocks are wavering as the price of oil gets back to rising. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% Wednesday, coming off a rare day of modest moves following a wild
IEA agrees to release emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
Strait of Hormuz ships hit as Iran says US-linked vessels ‘legitimate targets’
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored…
Swiss police probe if deadly bus fire was ‘deliberate act’
A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others. Investigators say early indications point to a possible deliberate act.
What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
A wave of strikes on Iran hit the capital and northern areas overnight into Wednesday, while Tehran launched what it called its “most intense” operation of the war, targeting Israel, Persian Gulf nations and ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel introduces ‘bomb shelter dating’ app amid Iran war; netizens call it ‘gross’
It is meant to help people connect while they wait inside shelters during air-raid sirens. | World News
A rescue at Strait of Hormuz that never happened
Oil prices plunged after US energy secretary Chris Wright posted, then deleted, a post claiming US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. | World News
Live updates: Strait of Hormuz in crosshairs of Iran conflict as attacks on ships escalate
Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices. Follow for live news updates.
The World Needs These Two Middle East Pipelines Now More Than Ever
The blockage in the Strait of Hormuz has suddenly made Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure in the world. | World News
Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
Japan to release oil reserves starting March 16 amid Strait of Hormuz chokehold
There so far has been no sign that ships can resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of world’s oil has been blockaded due to the Iran-US war | World News
Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup, says Infantino
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
How Trump’s war on Iran stranded a million flyers — and plunged the Gulf’s favorite playground into chaos
The attacks have led to thousands of flight cancellations, stranding travelers in Dubai and elsewhere.
Inflation held steady last month before attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
Gas prices have already jumped and are expected to push inflation much higher.
How the Strait of Hormuz closure affects global oil supply
The conflict in Iran has wide-reaching effects on the world economy.
National and International News in Focus
Authorities say a man was taken into custody after driving his van into a security barrier at the White House, The Secret Service says the man crashed into the temporary
Stryker hit with global cyberattack by suspected Iranian-backed group, thousands of workers affected at Cork plants
Stryker has suffered a worldwide cyberattack impacting employee accounts, particularly at its Cork plants.
IEA agrees to release emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history.
Hezbollah, Iran unleash coordinated cluster bomb strikes on Israel in major escalation
Hezbollah fully joined war with Iran coordination as cluster bombs target Israeli civilians, expert warns from bomb shelter near Tel Aviv during escalating conflict.
Strait of Hormuz ships hit as Iran says US-linked vessels ‘legitimate targets’
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored…
Live updates: Strait of Hormuz in crosshairs of Iran conflict as attacks on ships escalate
Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices. Follow for live news updates.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
A rescue at Strait of Hormuz that never happened
Oil prices plunged after US energy secretary Chris Wright posted, then deleted, a post claiming US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. | World News
What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
A wave of strikes on Iran hit the capital and northern areas overnight into Wednesday, while Tehran launched what it called its “most intense” operation of the war, targeting Israel, Persian Gulf nations and ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The World Needs These Two Middle East Pipelines Now More Than Ever
The blockage in the Strait of Hormuz has suddenly made Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure in the world. | World News
Israel introduces ‘bomb shelter dating’ app amid Iran war; netizens call it ‘gross’
It is meant to help people connect while they wait inside shelters during air-raid sirens. | World News
Iran’s Control of Hormuz Means It’s Exporting More Oil Today Than Before the War
Tehran is letting ships carrying its crude pass through the strait, while it scares off others that would dare. | World News
Japan to release oil reserves starting March 16 amid Strait of Hormuz chokehold
There so far has been no sign that ships can resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of world’s oil has been blockaded due to the Iran-US war | World News
Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
How the Strait of Hormuz closure affects global oil supply
The conflict in Iran has wide-reaching effects on the world economy.
Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s links with Epstein, files show
Newly released documents on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador also say he asked for £547,000 when sacked – he received £75,000.
Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup, says Infantino
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is “welcome” to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms
Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family members
How Trump’s war on Iran stranded a million flyers — and plunged the Gulf’s favorite playground into chaos
The attacks have led to thousands of flight cancellations, stranding travelers in Dubai and elsewhere.
National and International News in Focus
Authorities say a man was taken into custody after driving his van into a security barrier at the White House, The Secret Service says the man crashed into the temporary
Stryker hit with global cyberattack by suspected Iranian-backed group, thousands of workers affected at Cork plants
Stryker has suffered a worldwide cyberattack impacting employee accounts, particularly at its Cork plants.
IEA agrees to release emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices
The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history.
Stocks slip as oil prices get back to rising
U.S. stocks are slipping as the price of oil gets back to rising. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday, coming off a rare day of modest moves following a wild
Mark Zuckerberg just posted a totally normal and fine photo with Alexandr Wang
Amid rumors of tension, Mark Zuckerberg posts “meanwhile at Meta HQ” with his arm around Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang.
4 Takeaways from Italy’s Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA
Italy pulled off one of the WBC’s biggest ever upsets. Four takeaways from the USA’s shocking loss.
What to know about New York, Toronto and Oslo attacks
A manhunt is underway for two men who shot at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, days after an attack at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, Norway, and a failed bomb outs…
