Iran opens oil terminal to bypass strategic Strait of Hormuz
New terminal located near Jask port on Gulf of Oman, allowing ships to avoid narrow strait.
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UK ‘pingdemic’ raises fears of food shortages
Supply chains are heavily disrupted with hundreds of thousands of workers in self-isolation as COVID cases surge.
Mosque in Indian capital’s Rohingya camp bulldozed: Refugees
Rohingya living in camp at New Delhi's Madanpur Khader area accuse authorities of demolishing makeshift mosque.
Rights groups call on carmakers to address aluminium abuses
A new report details how aluminium production destroys farmlands, pollutes waterways and contributes to climate change.
Madagascar says it foiled plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina
Foreign nationals among those arrested over plan to 'kill and neutralise' top political figures, attorney general says.
At least 70 arrested in latest round of Colombia protests
The demonstrations marked the end of a weeks-long pause in the unrest over taxes, police and poverty.
India probes its first human death from bird flu
Eleven-year-old boy's death highlights new risk for world's second-most populous nation battling the COVID pandemic.
Photos Of The Deadly Flooding In China
Record rainfall fills Zhengzhou's streets and subway stations, leaving at least 25 people dead and thousands stranded and wading in chest deep water.
Major drug companies reach landmark $26bn US opioid settlement
The deal is the second-largest cash settlement in United States history, trailing only the $246bn tobacco deal in 1998.
Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assaults in California
Charges against former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein involve five women in incidents spanning from 2004 to 2013.
Saudi Aramco confirms data leak after reports of cyber ransom
The world’s most valuable oil producer said files were leaked on the heels of reports that hackers demanded $50m ransom.
As Hajj winds down, Saudi Arabia ramps up big tourism plans
Riyadh has plans to tap a tourist market beyond religious pilgrims as part of economic diversification efforts.
Taliban seek to cut off Afghan population centres: Top US general
Taliban fighters have encircled 17 provincial capitals, outcome of Afghanistan peace talks uncertain, Mark Milley says.
US, Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline
The two will announce how to address concerns about the impact of Nord Stream 2, a senior US official told Congress.
Russia extends house arrest of Navalny’s spokesperson
Kremlin critic's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh to be held under house arrest pending trial until January next year.
Bitcoin surges past $32,000 after Elon Musk says he owns the coin
Musk reiterated his backing of Bitcoin on Wednesday, saying he owns the token along with Dogecoin and Ethereum.
Republicans boycott January 6 probe after Trump allies rejected
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says no to two Republican candidates for a committee investigating the Capitol riot.
‘A pandemic of the unvaccinated’: PAHO urges more jab donations
Pan American Health Organization says only 15 percent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean are fully vaccinated.
Speaking up takes a financial toll on harassment victims: Study
Victims of sexual harassment often face retaliation and career damage if they speak out.
Lebanese MPs accused of Beirut blast ‘cover up’ over trial move
Critics say parliamentary move for judicial body to try officials over Beirut port blast shields them from prosecution.