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Iran unveils energy hub ambitions

The Islamic Republic aims to become a major regional gas trading platform to counter US sanctionsIran is seeking to create ...


Sudan's Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces Attack Weapons Factory

WASHINGTON - As the fighting in Sudan enters its eighth week, the two sides in the conflict are battling for ...


Israel not expecting more electric outages from heat this weekend

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 9 (ANI/TPS): Director General of Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Kobi Blitstein, conducted a state ...


Third UAE-Singapore Joint Committee Meeting convened

Singapore, June 9 (ANI/WAM): The third UAE-Singapore Joint Committee was convened, co-chaired by Ahmed Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State, ...


UAE participates in Astana International Forum

Astana [Kazakhstan], June 9 (ANI/WAM): Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, is leading the ...


Students across UAE take part in MBRSC's space science education programme

Dubai [UAE], June 9 (ANI/WAM): The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the launch of an ongoing educational outreach ...


Eagerly waiting for matches to start: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri ahead of clash against Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 9 (ANI): Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday said that he and his team ...


Russian man eaten by shark in Egypt

The predator, which devoured the 23-year-old near a public beach in Hurghada, has already been caughtA shark has mauled a ...


Oil prices fall on report of possible Iran-U.S. deal

NEW YORK, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Crude oil futures prices dropped on Thursday on a report of a possible deal ...


Dalvin Cook Next Team Odds: AFC East battle?

One of the NFL's elite running backs is set to be on the free agent market with the Minnesota Vikings ...


First edition of India-France-UAE trilateral maritime exercise to witness advanced air defence drill

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The first edition of the trilateral maritime exercise between India, France and UAE is ...


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U.S.-Taiwan to sign off on agreements based on Initiative on Trade

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan and the United States are set to sign the first deal under a new trade framework, marking ...

EU drawing up AI regulations fearing power of artificial intelligence

BRUSSELS, Belgium: EU tech chief Margrethe Vestager has said that a draft code of conduct on artificial intelligence (AI) could ...

SpiceJet to induct ten Boeing 737 aircraft beginning September 2023

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): SpiceJet said it will induct ten Boeing 737 aircraft into its fleet to cater ...

China skips Sri Lankan debt restructuring meeting in Washington

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 9 (ANI): China's absence from the Sri Lankan debt restructuring meeting in Washington in April indicates ...

U.S. stocks close higher amid debate over Fed's next move

NEW YORK, June 8 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, boosted by a rally in shares of big ...

India's economy is firing on all cylinders, leaving its rivals in dust

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called the Indian economy a "bright spot" in ...

World

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Brain implant company Neuralink valued at $5 billion

FREMONT, California: Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink, valued at some $2 billion during a private fundraising round two years ...

Ferrari sports car maker says it will not swallow other brands

MARANELLO, Italy: Ferrari Chief Executive Benedetto Vigna has said that the company has no plans to purchase other sports car ...

Official: airlines industry acting to prevent cancellations

ISTANBUL, Turkey: In an interview with Reuters, Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, (IATA), said airlines are ...

Russia says journalists from 'unfriendly' country cannot cover forum

MOSCOW, Russia: Journalists from countries that are "unfriendly" to Russia will be banned from covering this year's St. Petersburg International ...

In first, White House OKs GE assembling military jet engines in India

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Biden administration is expected to approve a deal allowing General Electric to assemble jet engines in India ...

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US to get tough as drone disrupts Pittsburgh airport

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Federal Aviation Administration has said that a drone sighting disrupted some flights at Pittsburgh International Airport this ...


New Oregon gun law being challenged in court case

PORTLAND, Oregon: A federal trial has begun in Portland, Oregon examining the constitutionality of a stringent gun control law approved ...


After removing Columbus statue, Philadelphia sued for return

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the city's historical commission have been sued by a group which ...


Area evacuated as wildfire burns thru Michigan

LANSING, Michigan: Michigan's Department of Natural Resources said by a wildfire in the state has burned through more than 3 ...


Official: airlines industry acting to prevent cancellations

ISTANBUL, Turkey: In an interview with Reuters, Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, (IATA), said airlines are ...


Protesting Texans send migrants to California

SACRAMENTO, California: Sixteen migrants from Venezuela and Colombia, who had entered the United States through Texas, were transported to California ...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...