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The price of crude oil hit a 7-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingIran said it fired ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan early Wednesday, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, off Iran’s coast. The US said five Iranian tankers were destroyed.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
The yield on the U.S. 2-year Treasury note added 2 basis points early Wednesday, as oil hovered above the $100 mark.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingA Kerala consumer commission ordered Samsung to refund a customer Rs 22,499 for a faulty phone. The mobile stopped working within two months of its purchase date. Samsung failed to provide effective warranty service for the device.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has sanctioned eight railway projects exceeding Rs 20,000 crore.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
An Anthropic safety researcher said there is a greater than 10% chance AI could "kill all humans" after a former colleague quits over safety concerns.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingAuthorities and public bodies to be urged to buy goods and services from Europe, but without binding quotas European authorities will be encouraged to buy more domestic goods and services when they spend public money under the EU latest effort to cou…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingThe International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingThe software failure that affected the air traffic control system in the UK on Tuesday has been resolved, but disruption continues into Wednesday Nats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second day How have you been affecte…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it's being used to create communal tensions anyway.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept. 29 as the rift between the countries deepens.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingGermany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the end of the year.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Tehran lauds capturing Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that the submersible 'had malfunctioned a day ago'.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingMaia Sandu speaks out after two people are killed during a strike on the Starokozache crossing with Ukraine Back to Oslo, the funeral procession for King Harald is about the begin, and the 1.
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WorldPingThe U.S.Department of Labour Inspector said the investigation into the two companies was conducted in coordination with the White House Fraud Task Force…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingIndian sugar refiners are set to release 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar into the domestic market, aiming to meet rising demand and reduce costs before the upcoming festive season.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingResearchers found that nearly 30,000 commercial vessel arrivals brought 430 sq km of submerged surface area to Alaska between 2012 and 2022. The study says this surface can carry marine organisms through biofouling.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingMeanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
The losers of the US-Canada trade war — full report at Al Jazeera.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingWatch: Nepal flash floods engulf homes, roads and buildings in horrifying video — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingBritain’s turtle doves rebound after 98% decline as 30 birds are released — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingArsh Goyal’s journey from Faridkot, Punjab, to becoming a Senior Software Engineer at Samsung India reflects academic excellence, persistence and a passion for technology education.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe far-right Alternative for Germany has taunted Chancellor Friedrich Merz in parliament after it thrashed his party in a regional election…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingSIR row: No notice issued to Prof CNR Rao over name discrepancy, says Bengaluru official — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPing“I will really ask all of you to ask me questions or approach me in my capacity as the President of the General Assembly.If there are bilateral issues, I’m still the Foreign Minister; I’ll speak to you separately,” says Khalilur Rahman…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingBangladesh is struggling to tackle a measles outbreak that has killed almost 1,000 children this year despite a renewed vaccination campaign…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingOliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jules Grange Gastinel, Researcher at the Institute for Research and Studies on the Arab and Muslim World (IREMAM).
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPing'Make ground in Gaza tremble': Egypt warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans before October 7 — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe psychological toll of daily life in Cuba is pushing many to their breaking point on the Caribbean island of nearly 10 million people…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingThe head of Britain’s air traffic control system has been summoned to a meeting with the country’s transport minister as airlines scramble to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems that have forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 ...
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingNorway is bidding its final farewell King Harald V as the popular monarch’s coffin sets off for a funeral attended by royalty and leaders from across Europe and beyond…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingSchools in Indonesia's South Sumatra province have switched to remote learning due to worsening haze from forest fires…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingIn the face of surging land prices, real estate professionals are urging the implementation of quicker project approvals and the digitization of land records to streamline business operations.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingPhilippines defence chief gets China's note mid-speech; his blunt reply stuns room — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingIt is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingFollowing the catastrophic floods, Nepal is staring down an enormous reconstruction cost running into billions. To restore infrastructure and homes effectively, both local resources and international assistance will play pivotal roles.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. They discussed multifaceted partnerships and regional safety, security, peace, and prosperity.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe Houthis said Saudi Arabia retaliated with strikes on Tuesday after the group targeted oil facilities, wounding dozens, as deadly fighting reignited in Yemen after a Houthi offensive towards the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab chokepoint.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingIran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper into war.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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