International
Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]
International
Kuwait’s crude price climbed sharply to $118.93 per barrel after rising by $8.10, as the conflict involving Iran and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive fears of tighter global energy supplies. The jump reflects the broader pressure on oil markets as traders remain focused on the risk of prolonged instability in […]
International
Iranian security forces have arrested two people accused of plotting an armed attack in Golestan province, according to semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as authorities claimed they had disrupted an operation before it could be carried out. The alleged plot adds to growing security concerns inside Iran as the wider regional conflict continues to fuel internal […]
International
US President Donald Trump said “Cuba is next” during a speech in Miami in which he praised recent American military actions and signalled that Washington could shift its focus toward Havana after its current operations. The remark immediately drew attention because it appeared to suggest a tougher new phase in US policy toward Cuba. Trump […]
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Twelve US troops were wounded in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, in one of the most significant attacks on American forces since the start of the Iran war. Two of the wounded were reported to be in serious condition, underlining the growing risks facing US personnel stationed across the […]
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Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has been arrested over the deaths linked to the 2025 Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests, in a major development that has sharply intensified the country’s political turmoil just after a change in government. The arrest follows recommendations from an official investigation panel that examined the deadly crackdown and […]