EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to energy markets from Iran war
European gas prices have risen more than 70% since the US-Israeli war with Iran began Flags of the European Union…
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Two large Chinese container ships transit Strait of Hormuz in 2nd attempt amid Mideast conflict
Transit marks first ‘confirmed crossing by major carrier since start of conflict,’ according to MarineTraffic A shipping tanker at sea.…
Trump warns Iran: Make deal or face 'obliteration'
US reinforces troop presence in region Both sides exchange fresh waves of strikes Haifa refinery hit again amid att WASHINGTON/TEHRAN:…
3m Indian officials to begin counting world’s biggest population
Decade-long population survey to begin April 1; citizens can register online for a short window People cling on to a…
Indian govt planning false flag operation using Pakistani prisoners: sources
Hundreds of Pakistanis, including Kashmiris, in Indian custody may face forced exploitation against Pakistan Thousands of Kashmiris are in detention…
Israel passes law mandating death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
Critics say bill targets West Bank Palestinians, pushing military courts to impose death penalty Israel Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…
Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Iran war places another vital shipping route at risk
Experts warn that sustained disruption of the strait could ripple through oil markets and infrastructure As the escalating US-Israeli war…
In Canada's far north, some fret PM Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs
Indigenous leaders warn Arctic militarisation may ignore urgent socioeconomic needs Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. PHOTO: REUTERS In a snow-covered…
Heavy rain, floods kill 22 people in Afghanistan
Conditions remain “unstable” in parts of the country on Monday, with continued risk of further rain, flooding An Afghan man…
Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s access to Holy Sepulchre church after international outcry
Netanyahu said on Monday the Latin Patriarch would get “full and immediate access” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of…