Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel transits stay in single digits, data shows
SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The number of vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz was little changed on Monday
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John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI
John Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but
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US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
Russia’s attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a surprise element to
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UAE investment fuels Syria's postwar economic recovery with $7B property deal
UAE-based developer Arada is moving ahead with its first investment in Syria, signing an agreement Monday with the country’s sovereign
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Bessent defends sanctions push as US, Iran trade strikes
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday defended the Trump administration’s push to economically isolate Iran, arguing that increased
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Afghan people should 'not be abandoned': top Red Cross official
Afghanistan has slipped from international attention despite the “extreme needs” of its people, an International Committee of the Red Cross
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Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions
In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE’s Edge
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Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance
Aug 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump was sending a message to Iran with his social media post about
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Iraq sentences kidnapper of US journalist Shelly Kittleson to 15 years: What to know
An Iraqi man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with the April kidnapping of American journalist
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Turkey says regional defence pact not against any country
Turkey’s top diplomat stressed Monday the regional defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was not aimed at any particular
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