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US-built pier will be removed from Gaza, repaired after damage from seas

The pier was fully functional as late as Saturday when heavy seas unmoored four of the Army boats that were being used to ferry pallets of aid from commercial vessels to the pier

Israeli strikes kill 37 Palestinians near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands

The Israeli military suggested Sunday's blaze in the tent camp may have been caused by secondary explosions, possibly from Palestinian militants' weapons

Oil prices up on prospect of Opec+ holding cuts, weaker US dollar

For the online meeting of OPEC+ oil producers coming up on Sunday, traders and analysts are predicting 2.2 million barrels per day of voluntary production cuts to stay in place

US consumer confidence recovers after 3 months; inflation worries persist

While the economy is expected to slow this year as a result of the cumulative impact of 525 basis points worth of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve since March 2022 to tame inflation

British govt moves to revive London's reputation as financial hub

The global competition for investors - among cities like New York, Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore - is intense

Taiwan's legislature passes new Bill reducing president's authority

The changes pushed by the opposition Nationalist Party and its allies give the body greater power to control budgets

Apple's iPhone shipments in China rise 52% as rebound gains steam

The iPhone accounts for the vast majority of such devices, and its rapid bounceback comes after it registered growth in March following steep declines in the first two months of the year

Gaza war: Israeli tanks push into heart of Rafah amid bombardment

Fire that killed 45 was caused by secondary blasts, says Israel military

Spain, Norway formally recognise Palestine as EU rift with Israel widens

After Monday's meeting of EU foreign ministers, Irish Foreign Minister Michel Martin said for the first time at an EU meeting, in real way, I have seen a significant discussion on sanctions for Israel

Pope Francis apologises after being quoted using vulgar term about gays

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni issued a statement acknowledging the media storm that erupted about Francis' comments, which were delivered behind closed doors to Italian bishops on May 20

Defense argues Donald Trump not guilty as hush money trial nears end

After six weeks of trial, Blanche was making his final bid to influence the 12 jurors who decide whether Trump will become the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime

Can diabetes be cured? Chinese doctors claim breakthrough with cell therapy

A 59-year-old man with type 2 diabetes received an innovative cell transplant and has been insulin-free and off medication for 33 months, offering hope to other diabetes patients

ABN Amro to buy German bank in biggest deal since 2008 financial crisis

The Dutch bank's deal comes as European lenders seek to diversify their revenues by bulking up in areas such as wealth management and private banking

India announces financial aid of $1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

Over 2,000 people were killed in the landslide

34 Singapore Airlines passengers still in hospital a week after turbulence

Singapore Airlines said that 50 people who were aboard Flight SQ321 on May 21 are yet to leave Bangkok

Nasa shares spectacular image of spiral galaxy named after Egyptian queen

Nasa shared a stunning image of a spiral galaxy, which is named after the Egyptian queen Berenice II. Here's all you need to know about it

6,000 feet drop in 3 mins: Singapore Airlines flight's mid-air chaos. WATCH

A British passenger suffered a fatal cardiac arrest, and many were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence mid-air. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok

Israeli-Turkish trade on life support as relations strained over Gaza war

Turkey this month halted all bilateral trade with Israel until the war ends

Toyota showcases next-generation engines adaptable to different fuels

It displayed in-development 1.5 litre and 2.0 litre engines with significantly reduced volume and height versus current engines

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif set to be re-elected as PML-N president after 6 yrs

PML-N Punjab president Rana Sanaullah, while addressing a press conference, hinted that the elder Sharif would be elected without a contest