Blast rocks Tehran amid latest wave of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes
As American and Israeli strikes pound Iran — while it attacks shipping and energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf — U.S. President Tweety McTreason made
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U.S. moves to exempt Russian oil from sanctions for at least 30 days
The United States issued a 30-day licence for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea in what Treasury Secretary Scott
France returns sacred ‘talking drum’ looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
‘No-one will hire women’ – India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.
Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.
U.S. eases Russian oil sanctions as Iran war sends prices spiking
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil, a boost to the Kremlin as Washington tries to contain energy prices sent soaring by
Oil tankers to be escorted through Strait of Hormuz, US treasury secretary tells Sky News
The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack
The 32 sailors who were rescued by Sri Lanka’s navy will remain in the island nation, said the Foreign Ministry.
Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians
Thousands across Iran join rallies in solidarity with Palestine, chanting against Israel and the United States.
China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup
China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.
Four killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military confirms
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.