Oil prices have gained more than 7% this week The U.S. and Iran have traded military strikes this week for the first time since July.
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The Kuwaiti military said its air defenses confronted “hostile” attacks by Iran while Tehran accused the U.S. of bombing a wedding and called for an investigation.
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WorldPingAt least five African migrants died after their boat encountered trouble at sea. Forty-four survivors were rescued and brought to safety near Gran Canaria. Survivors reported being adrift for nearly a month without provisions.
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WorldPing'Are we slaves to other?' Kenya orders Tata Chemicals to end ops after 100 years — full report at Times of India.
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On Thursday, Kuwait's army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.
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Treasury yields moved lower across the curve on Thursday, as traders reacted to remarks by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller.
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WorldPingWhile it was difficult to get precise information given their fragile state of health, migrants reported leaving Gambia and being stranded at sea for “many, many days.” Some estimated they had been at sea for nearly a month.
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