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US pauses Iran strikes as Oman pursues Hormuz transit deal

US pauses Iran strikes as Oman pursues Hormuz transit deal

Neither side launches attacks for second consecutive night as mediators seek to avert return to full-blown war

India’s Gen Z protesters puncture Modi’s aura of invincibility

India’s Gen Z protesters puncture Modi’s aura of invincibility

Long-serving premier the target of demonstrators’ anger

Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

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Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

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Matawalle asks troops to declare ‘Operation No Mercy’ on bandits

Matawalle asks troops to declare ‘Operation No Mercy’ on bandits

By Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa Gusau Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yamma and other military formations operating across the North-West to intensify offensive operations…

Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs

Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again. Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are challenging Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced Thursday that impose double-digit levies on 60 trading partners. The tariffs, implemented under Section…

Stock market outlook: Fed policy, crude oil prices and Q1 earnings to drive trade

Times of India

Stock market outlook: Fed policy, crude oil prices and Q1 earnings to drive trade

Markets anticipate another volatile week as investors track Middle East developments and oil prices. The US Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome will also significantly influence investor sentiment. Domestic economic signals will…

Times of India

Minister expects mangrove rehabilitation to drive green economy

Minister expects mangrove rehabilitation to drive green economy

Indonesian Environment Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat is promoting mangrove rehabilitation, noting that it is not only ...

Mangrove rehabilitation to drive green economic growth: minister

Mangrove rehabilitation to drive green economic growth: minister

Indonesian Environment Minister Moh Jumhur Hidayat is promoting mangrove rehabilitation, noting that it is not only ...

Atiku to Tinubu: Why are you borrowing amid oil windfall?

Atiku to Tinubu: Why are you borrowing amid oil windfall?

Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Tinubu administration for borrowing despite the significant windfall accruing from high international crude oil prices. In a statement…

I’ve Distributed Free Fertilizer For 3 Years — Uba Sani

I’ve Distributed Free Fertilizer For 3 Years — Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has flagged off the distribution of 500 trucks of free fertilisers and tractors to 150,000 small holder farmers across the 23 local governments of Kaduna State for the third consecutive year. Last August, the Governor had…

Up to P6.50/liter hike in oil prices looms next week

Up to P6.50/liter hike in oil prices looms next week

MANILA – Fuel prices are expected to rise by as much as PHP6.50 per liter this week due to supply disruption concerns after the Strait of Hormuz is once again largely closed to vessel traffic. Citing price developments as of Thursday…

Kids (and Adults) Are Obsessed With Squishy Toys and Fidget Trading

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