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United States accuses Afghanistan of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
Washington: The State Department on Monday, March 9, designated Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention as the US ambassador to the United Nations separately called out the country for engaging in…
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US struck Iranian school that killed 165, further investigation suggests
Jerusalem: The investigative group Bellingcat says the newly released video “appears to contradict” US President Donald Trump‘s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over…
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Crude oil prices spike near USD 120 a barrel as Iran war impedes production, shipping
Chicago: Oil prices spiked near USD 120 per barrel before falling back on Monday, March 9, as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial…
- Middle East
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei: Will he bring change or more suppression?
The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, during the holy month of Ramadan marks one of the most consequential turning points in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His…
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closes down 5.2 pc; South Korea’s Kospi falls 6 pc
Bangkok: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% and other Asian markets also tumbled Monday, March 9, after oil prices soared to nearly $120 a barrel, casting a shadow over…
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Trump downplays reports of Russia helping Iran target US forces
Doral (US): President Donald Trump said on Saturday. March 7, that it was inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target US military personnel and assets in the…
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US interior secretary in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
Caracas: US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Wednesday, March 4, met in Venezuela with acting President Delcy Rodríguez in the latest sign of the Trump administration’s intent to exercise control…
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Capitol scuffle with anti-war activist leaves 3 officers injured
Washington: A protester and three US Capitol Police officers were treated for injuries in a Senate office building on Wednesday, March 4, after the protester resisted arrest for disruptive behaviour and grabbed…
- Middle East
Repatriation flights rise as nations rush to evacuate citizens from Middle East
Dubai: Explosions in the sky woke Cory McKane on Saturday, turning a quick visit to Dubai before a friend’s wedding in India into a tense, multi-day search for a way out of…
- Middle East
Mojtaba, Khamenei’s son, is Iran’s probable next Supreme Leader
Dubai: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country’s next paramount ruler — even before an…
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Spain PM stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump’s threat
Madrid: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez once again criticised the US and Israel’s military actions in Iran, standing firm on Wednesday, March 4, against fresh trade threats from Washington and warning that…
- Middle East
Iran war disrupts global cargo supply chains beyond oil
New York: The Iran war has effectively halted oil tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz. But it’s also disrupting the wider global supply chain beyond oil, affecting everything from pharmaceuticals…
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China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting
Bangkok: China’s ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, March 5, where it will unveil the country’s policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. The meeting is held in Beijing,…
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Netanyahu takes gamble on US support for Israel with war against Iran
Jerusalem: Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and…
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China’s economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
Beijing: China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer…
