Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began as Gulf producers push to increase oil exports despite growing maritime risks.
Category: World Scope
France Suspends Stun Grenade Use at Student Protests After Teenager Loses Hand!
France has suspended police use of stun grenades during high-school protests after a 15-year-old lost his hand in Lens, amid growing unrest over education conditions.
Israel Strikes Gaza as October 7 Anniversary Is Marked, at Least Two Palestinians Killed!
Israel strikes Gaza as the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack is marked, with Palestinian officials reporting at least two deaths amid a fragile ceasefire and continuing humanitarian crisis.
Oil Rises Above $100 as Hormuz Risks Weigh on Markets and Stocks!
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Germany Arrests Former BND Chief August Hanning Over Suspected Espionage and Treason!
Germany has arrested former BND chief August Hanning over suspected espionage, treason and the alleged handling of classified state secrets.
Trump Opens Tax-Exempt Red Diesel to Highway Use in Bid to Cut US Fuel Costs!
Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily expanding highway use of tax-exempt red-dyed diesel as the US seeks to reduce surging fuel costs.
Iran President Pezeshkian Says Talks With US Are ‘Meaningless’ Amid Renewed Tensions!
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says negotiations with the United States are meaningless as sanctions, military tensions and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz continue.
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrants for Four Taliban Leaders Over Alleged Gender Persecution!
The ICC has unsealed arrest warrants for four senior Taliban figures over alleged crimes against humanity involving gender and political persecution in Afghanistan.
Iran Says US Conflict Has No Military Solution, Warns of Stronger Response to Any New Attack!
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no military solution to the US-Iran conflict, calling for negotiations while warning of a stronger response to any renewed attack.
Medical Evacuation Plane With Six On Board Goes Missing Off US East Coast!
A medical evacuation plane carrying six people has gone missing while travelling from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a U.S. Coast Guard search off Nantucket.
New York Governor Vows to Close Intoxication Loophole After Cornell Sexual Assault Case!
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to close an intoxication-related legal gap after renewed scrutiny of a 2024 alleged sexual assault case at Cornell University.
North Korea Says Intermediate-Range Strategic Missile Test Used AI Technology!
North Korea says an October 3 intermediate-range strategic missile test used artificial intelligence to enable low-altitude trajectory changes as regional tensions rise.
Spain Housing Crisis: Tens of Thousands Protest Across Country After Parliament Rejects Tenant Relief Measures!
Spain’s housing crisis triggers mass protests across Madrid and more than 50 cities after parliament rejects government measures aimed at strengthening tenant protections.
Falkland Islanders Seek Restrictions on Argentine Visitors Amid Flag and Sovereignty Dispute!
Falkland Islanders are calling for possible restrictions on Argentine visitors amid concerns over flag displays and renewed tensions over the territory’s sovereignty.
Cassius Newton, Son of Former Chelsea Star Eddie Newton, Dies During UAE Desert Hike!
Cassius Newton, son of former Chelsea star Eddie Newton, died during a UAE desert hike with friend Aran Martinson as an inquest heard of extreme heat exposure.