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Yemen conflict intensifies as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea oil supplies

Yemen's government is sending more forces to the Red Sea coast after Houthi advances, raising concerns over shipping disruptions and pressure on global oil supplies

Trump backs new ethics rules to push crypto bill, but it may not be enough

Republicans say Trump agreed to provisions restricting politicians' crypto dealings as the Senate prepares to vote on the Clarity Act governing the $2.3 trillion market

Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment

About 300 top executives overseeing more than $120 trillion in assets will attend Canada's investment summit as Mark Carney seeks to reduce reliance on the US

Iranian ship struck in Hormuz; talks between Tehran, neighbours postponed

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and wounding four, as a regional meeting on shipping in the strait was postponed

Trump calls on Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries

Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and causing Moscow to ban diesel exports in July

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship overturns, search underway

At least 107 people were rescued and the bodies of six passengers were recovered as the search operation expanded in waters around the vessel's last known position

Iranian commercial vessel hit near Strait of Hormuz, 1 killed, 3 injured

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring three others, according to state media

US judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% Fema staffing cuts as unlawful

US federal judge ruled that the Trump admin unlawfully sought to cut Fema staffing by 50%, saying the move violated congressional protections governing the disaster agency

Iraq says attack on Saudi Arabia's pipeline originated from its territory

Iraq dismissed a provincial commander after finding Saudi pipeline attacks were launched from its territory

Trump says unified Ireland would be 'fantastic' during Dublin visit

At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, Trump said he would love to see the reunification of the Republic of Ireland with the UK's Northern Ireland

Anti-immigration Reform UK gets $97 mn donation from crypto billionaires

Reform UK has received 72 million pounds from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, raising concerns over political donations in Britain

Saudi Arabia has few options amid mounting threats from Iran, its allies

The escalation is putting pressure on Saudi Arabia as Iran disrupts Hormuz, Iraqi militia attacks hit a key oil route and Washington faces growing pressure over its response to the conflict

Saudi Arabia airstrikes hit Houthi rebels-held Mokha airport in Yemen

Their advance further threatens commercial shipping on an important alternative to the Strait of Hormuz

Iran seeks end to Saudi blockade of Yemen after Houthi rebels take key port

Iran's foreign ministry said Yemen's sovereignty must be respected and its problems cannot be resolved through a blockade or military alliances

US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks as victims, legacy remembered

Americans mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks with ceremonies across the US, remembering nearly 3,000 victims and the far-reaching impact of the tragedy

JD Vance takes centre stage as Republicans brace for midterm battle

With Vance taking the primetime speaking slot just ahead of the president, the convention is also teeing up a potential post-Trump future

Senators from both parties question OpenAI on Hugging Face breach

Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation on Thursday into OpenAI for its artificial intelligence system hacking into another AI company on its own

Congo school fire kills at least 26 students, injures dozens in Bukavu

The South Kivu provincial government said in a press release that 19 girls and seven boys were killed, adding that the death toll could rise

Messi's 13th assist helps Casemiro level for Inter Miami against Chicago

Inter Miami (12-4-8) evened the score three minutes into the second half when Messi sent the ball Casemiro's way off a free kick for his third goal in his eighth MLS appearance

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr target Asian Champions League glory in Saudi title bid

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr is one of five Saudi Pro League teams in the tournament. Combined, they've spent more than $2 billion on foreign players since 2023