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Oil surges, but Trump downplays need to tap strategic petroleum reserve

Trump's Republican Party is under pressure over the issue of affordability ahead of November mid-term elections

White House halts federal security bulletin warning of Iran-related threats

The bulletin from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Centre is meant for state and local law enforcement agencies

'China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years'

Beijing elevated BCIs to a core future strategic industry in its new five-year plan released this week, placing it alongside sectors such as quantum, embodied AI, 6G and nuclear fusion

Trump says US will 'remember' as UK mulls support in war against Iran

Trump has repeatedly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting this week that he helped "ruin" the countries' historically close relationship after London blocked the US's initial use

OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over company's deal with Pentagon

Kalinowski joined OpenAI in November 2024 as a member of the company's technical staff in robotics after leading development of augmented reality glasses for Meta

Trump rejects talks with Iran, raises notion of eliminating its leaders

Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran at this point and later added the air campaign could make it a moot point if all potential leaders of Iran are killed

Trump downplays reports of Russia sharing data with Iran to target US

The president dismissed the import of such information-sharing after he attended the dignified transfer for six Army reservists who were killed in a drone strike in Kuwait

6 arrested after explosive devices tossed near NYC Mayor Mamdani's house

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said two of the individuals arrested were accused of handling and igniting improvised explosives

US offers $20 bn reinsurance plan to revive shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The strait carries about a fifth of global oil flows, as well as gas, fertilizer and other products

Trump urges Latin America to use military action to help US fight cartels

Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug-trafficking cartels and transnational gangs

Balendra Shah's RSP makes history with landmark victory in Nepal election

Popularly known as "Balen", the 35-year-old prime-ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) defeated four-time former prime minister K P Sharma Oli

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in Iran war

The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of US service members killed in action, is considered one of the most sombre duties of any commander in chief

New strikes hit oil facility in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

It appeared to be the first time a civil industrial facility has been targeted in the war

Kuwait cuts oil, refinery output as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

The country, like its Gulf neighbors, has been heavily targeted by Iranian missiles and drones in an expanding war in the region

Russia Revels in a sudden reversal in fortunes as oil and gas prices soar

President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs

One President's Whim. A World in Crisis.

A week into Trump's war in Iran, his strategy is still a mystery

US strikes on Iran spark concerns over shrinking weapons stockpiles

The Trump administration has repeatedly said American forces have all of the weapons they need to fight the Iran war, now in its second week

Israeli minister warns Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah or face 'heavy price'

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Saturday told residents of a northern Israeli city close to the border with Lebanon to evacuate and head south

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The disruption and damage to key oil and gas facilities in the Middle East has led to an interruption in the supply of oil and gas

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is Nepal's rising star in politics

The 35-year-old engineer was a popular choice to lead the interim government after Gen Z youths toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led coalition government in September last year