- Business
Asian markets mixed as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
Tokyo: Asian shares were mixed in cautious trading early Wednesday, September 9, as investors watched for what might happen on interest rates and the war with Iran pushed oil prices higher. Japan’s…
- Middle East
UAE President warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack before Oct 7
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group attacked on October…
- Middle East
Houthis helped Iraqi militias plan drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
Sanaa: In July, Saudi Arabia and the United States bombed Iran-backed militias in Iraq after blaming them for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities that had been claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels,…
- Technology
Meta launches Muse AI agent to handle everyday tasks for users
New york: Meta launched on Tuesday, September 9, a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in…
- World
US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles amid trade war
Toronto: The United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said on Tuesday, September 8, as the trade war between the two nations escalates.…
- World
Iran launches missiles at US targets in Jordan after US strikes
Washington: Iran has launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said, following the latest American strikes. It’s the latest tit-for-tat retaliation after the US military said it destroyed five…
- World
Netanyahu to make quick trip for UN meet after Mamdani arrest call
United Nations: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a whirlwind 24-hour trip to speak at the annual UN gathering of world leaders this month because “there is no option” after New…
- World
Travel chaos at UK airports as over 1,000 flights cancelled
London: An air traffic control problem disrupted travel across Britain on Tuesday, September 8, cancelling more than 1,000 flights and leaving passengers stranded for hours on airport runways and in terminals, according…
- Top Stories
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank
London: The United Kingdom government said on Tuesday, September 8, that it’s banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out ethnic cleansing…
- Middle East
An Iranian port city feels the pain of US’ economic measures
Tehran: In the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz, a waterfront once busy with boats, trucks and workers has fallen quiet. It’s a front line of the…
- Middle East
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities
Cairo: Houthi attacks ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s southern region on Tuesday, September 8, and wounded more than 70 people, Saudi authorities said. Maj. Gen. Turki…
- Middle East
Iran hikes gasoline price for heaviest consumers as war drags on
Tehran: Iran early Tuesday, September 8, introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war. It’s the second…
- World
First time since WW2, German far right AFD almost wins polls
The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s…
- World
Fireworks explosion kills 10, injures 64 at Mexico festival
Mexico: Pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, collapsing a wall, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 64, Mexican authorities said.…
- Sports
Manchester United held 2-2 by Everton after added-time goal
Manchester: Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Everton against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, September 6. The deadline day signing came off the…
