US Restricts Air Defence Window for Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Washington has narrowed the daily window for air-based protection of tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to two time slots, following increased attacks on ships sailing at night.
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The Fading Blue Wave: What Became of the Democrats Who Flipped the House in 2018
Of the 42 Democrats who flipped Republican-held House seats in 2018, just 14 remain, with three departing in January as the party's mood shifts from compromise to confrontation.
ECB may need further rate hikes if oil stays near $100, Kocher warns
ECB policymaker Martin Kocher says interest rates may need to rise further if oil prices remain around $100 a barrel through year-end.
BRICS Leaders Converge on New Delhi as Wars and US Tensions Test Bloc
Leaders of the expanded BRICS bloc met in New Delhi to discuss trade, energy and institutional reform amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Trump to Meet Irish Leaders in Dublin Before Doonbeg Golf Weekend
Trump arrives in Dublin for talks with Ireland's leaders and a business address, then travels to Doonbeg to watch the Irish Open at his golf club.
Xi Jinping Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit, Set for Talks with Modi
Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in New Delhi for the 2026 BRICS Summit and will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the evening.
Social Security 2027 COLA Projected at 3.5%-3.6%, Official Figure Due in October
Beneficiaries could see a 3.5%-3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with the Social Security Administration set to confirm the figure in October.
India-China ties: from Galwan clash to a cautious thaw ahead of Modi-Xi talks
Modi and Xi will hold talks in New Delhi as ties recover from the 2020 Galwan clash, with trade improving but border and security concerns persisting.
Lil Durk Acquitted of Murder-for-Hire in Los Angeles Trial
A federal jury in Los Angeles found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of murder-for-hire in a 2022 shooting that killed his rival's cousin. Two co-defendants were convicted of stalking.
BRICS Leaders Meet in New Delhi as Bloc Weighs Growth and Internal Rifts
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi on Saturday for their annual summit, with the expanded bloc facing internal divisions and external pressure.
Houthis Declare Red Sea Safe for Most Shipping, Except Saudi Vessels
Yemen's Houthis have stated that the Red Sea remains safe for most international shipping, with the exception of Saudi vessels.
US-Iran War Nears Seventh Month as Red Sea, Hormuz Oil Routes Grow Unsafe
As the US-Iran war nears its seventh month, Houthi control of a Red Sea port and attacks near Hormuz are shutting down key oil routes, deepening energy crisis fears.
Gulf littoral states to meet in Oman Monday on regional issues, Iran says
Iran's Foreign Ministry says Gulf littoral states' foreign ministers will meet in Oman on Monday to discuss regional issues, including safe routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Optus Apologises After Network Outage Disrupts Emergency Calls Across Australia
Optus apologised after a 76-minute outage disrupted voice calls and some emergency services across four Australian regions.
BRICS negotiators race to finalise Delhi Declaration as summit opens
Negotiators worked late on the Delhi Declaration with one paragraph unresolved, as PM Modi met Iran's President Pezeshkian and the WHO chief arrived for the BRICS Summit.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Delhi as India Prepares to Host Two-Day BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Delhi ahead of a two-day BRICS summit, with traffic curbs imposed as leaders continue to arrive.
US Ties Chinese Satellite Imagery to Fatal Iran Strike on Jordan Base
US officials say Iran acquired high-resolution satellite imagery of a Jordan base from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three American troops.
Pemex Moves to Contain Fresh Oil Leak at Gulf of Mexico Facility
Pemex is working to contain a new crude leak from a pipeline at a Gulf of Mexico facility off Campeche, Mexico's Science Ministry said.
At BRICS Business Forum, Iran and UAE align on backing women-led businesses
Iran and the UAE put aside geopolitical differences at the BRICS Business Forum to back stronger networks and financing for women-led businesses across the bloc.
Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Pipeline After Drone Strike From Iraq
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack from Iraq, while Houthi forces seized Perim island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.