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Artemis II set to surpass Apollo 13 distance record in lunar flyby

Apollo 13's astronauts missed out on a moon landing when one of their oxygen tanks ruptured on the way there in 1970

US court reinstates $656 mn judgment against PLO, Palestinian Authority

The decision comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against PLO, Palestinian Authority on the grounds that US courts couldn't consider lawsuits against foreign groups over overseas attacks

Iran warns to respond 'in kind' to any US attacks on its energy infra

This came in response to US President's threats of military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington to end the conflict and open the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran-linked groups target US diplomats in Iraq; Washington urges action

US Embassy in Baghdad, the US Consulate General in Erbil and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre have been repeatedly targeted since the onset of the US-Israeli war with Iran

'US sent guns to Iranian protestors during anti-regime protests': Trump

Trump claimed US sent guns to Iranian protesters during the anti-regime protests through the Kurds but he believes that the Kurds may have kept them

Trump issues ultimatum to hit Iran's power plants after US airman's rescue

Trump, in renewing his threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure, used an expletive in social media post and told Axios he will be 'blowing up everything over there' if Iran doesn't make a deal

Opec+ agrees to boost oil output by 206,000 bpd when Hormuz reopens

Other group members such as Russia are unable to increase output due to Western sanctions and damage to infrastructure inflicted during the war with Ukraine

Iran war starts pinching US as gas prices, transport costs surge

The average price of petrol in the US has increased to $4.09 a gallon on Friday, up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022

Britain woos Anthropic to expand after clash with Pentagon: Report

The US government blacklisted Anthropic,designating the company a national-security supply-chain risk after it refused to allow the military to use AI chatbot Claude for US surveillance

Big banks seeking a piece of spacex's IPO must subscribe to Musk's grok

Some of the banks have agreed to spend tens of millions on the chatbot, and they have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems

US troops fighting for Jesus, says Hegseth; Pope Leo XIV disagrees

Throughout his first year as pontiff, Leo has been careful not to wade into US politics and has avoided direct confrontation with the White House

Trump vows strikes on Iran's infra after US pilot rescued in 'daring op'

But also says a deal with tehran could conclude on Monday

Iraq thanks Iran for allowing oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Hussein made the remarks during a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq

Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure on Tuesday

Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran, he said

Foxconn Q1 revenue jumps on strong demand, company cautions on geopolitics

Operations are expected to grow both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year in the second quarter, with AI racks maintaining a continued growth trend, the company said

Fire breaks out at Borouge petrochemicals plant in UAE following attack

The plant is in Ruwais, near the UAE's western border with Saudi Arabia. The plant is a joint venture of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. and Borealis of Australia

'We got him': How US rescued crew member of F-15E jet downed by Iran

US special forces and air cover rescued injured colonel after more than a day behind enemy lines as Iranian forces searched the crash site

British military sees jobs crisis as opportunity to rebuild depleted forces

Military opportunities are now being actively promoted in job centres around the country, with a particular focus on regions with high youth unemployment

Italy sets jet fuel restrictions at some airports amid supply shortage

Fuel restrictions for flights have been introduced at the airports of Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso and Venice, according to a Notice to Airmen, or Notam advisories

Gulf nations explore oil routes beyond Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

Amid rising Iran tensions, Gulf nations are reportedly exploring pipelines and new trade corridors to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz