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Qatar asks LNG ships to go dark near export hub over security concerns

At least nine LNG tankers that were anchored near Qatar stopped sending signals from May 11, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg

Thai anger at misbehaving foreigners triggers visa rules overhaul

Possible measures include reducing the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists to 30 days and reviewing the criteria for categories, including investment, long-term stay, student and digital nomad visas

Shipping disruption continues in Hormuz as US rejects Iran's peace proposal

Iran responded to last week's US peace proposal by demanding a lifting of Washington's naval blockade and sanctions relief, while maintaining a degree of control over traffic through the strait

Govt mulling emergency measures to protect foreign-exchange reserves

Officials in the Prime Minister's Office and Finance Ministry have held discussions with the Reserve Bank of India on several measures that could be taken to limit the damage from soaring oil prices

Trump to undergo annual medical, dental check-up at Walter Reed on May 26

Questions regarding the president's health have arisen from time to time during his second term, particularly after bruises were seen on his hands

US colleges report 20% drop in foreign students amid Trump's visa clampdown

The turning point for US schools came last spring, when ICE agents arrested and detained dozens of foreign students, sometimes on campus or in dorms, and revoked the legal residency of thousands more

Trump admin seeks to keep collecting tariffs after court ruling setback

In a 2-1 decision last week, a US Court of International Trade panel found that President Donald Trump's use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose the tariffs was invalid

Netanyahu says Israel wants to phase out US military assistance: Report

The US currently provides Israel with $3.8 billion a year in military assistance under a 10-year agreement originally negotiated by the Obama administration that lasts through 2028

RBI should dial back rupee intervention, says former Guv Subbarao

Subbarao said raising interest rates, the "ultimate" exchange rate defence, should be the last resort, as the markets could read it as a sign the conflict poses a bigger threat to India's economy

Reliance may offer all new shares in Jio IPO in major U-turn: Report

The u-turn was triggered by some Jio shareholders pushing for a higher price band, while the conglomerate favors a more conservative valuation to avoid listing-day losses for retail investors

What makes brain implants more than just a sci-fi fantasy as AI era unfolds

Researchers have been working for decades on so-called brain-computer interfaces to help people who suffer from paralysis, blindness, hearing loss, and more, regain function

UK, France to host nations for talks on mission to escort ships via Hormuz

We are turning diplomatic agreement into practical military plans to restore confidence for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said

Trump admin moves to widen fertility benefit access under new rule

This measure comes at a time when the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement enthusiasts have raised concerns about the birth rate hitting record lows in US in recent years

Iran makes new offer on uranium stockpile in response to US peace proposal

As a series of incidents continues to threaten a shaky ceasefire, Tehran hasn't yet given any public indication it would accept Donald Trump's plan

China confirms Trump's Beijing visit from May 13-15 amid Iran tensions

Trump, who last visited China in 2017, will meet Xi Jinping in a much-anticipated summit that's already been rescheduled once due to the Iran war

Armani weighs splitting 15% stake equally among preferred buyers: Report

Armani may split a 15% stake among L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica and LVMH as the luxury house moves to execute Giorgio Armani's succession plans

Qatar LNG tanker makes fresh attempt to transit through Hormuz Strait

The ship is navigating the Tehran-approved northern route near Qeshm and Larak islands, the tracking data show

Saudi Aramco Q1 profit rises 26%, beats estimates on higher oil prices

Aramco said it benefited from higher prices of crude oil, refined fuels and chemical products during the quarter, according to a stock exchange filing

Air India to cut costs, reduce flights as war worsens financial struggles

Air India plans cost cuts and flight reductions as the Iran war, soaring fuel prices and weak demand deepen the airline's financial troubles

Stock trader's guide to navigating high-stakes meeting between Trump, Xi

A successful meeting between the two leaders on May 14-15 may provide an extra boost for Chinese equities, which have lagged their Asian peers