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Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations

Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations

3 weeks ago 38

China speaks out as Iran war pressures start to hurt its bottom line

China speaks out as Iran war pressures start to hurt its bottom line

3 weeks ago 42

Chinese man jailed for one year by Kenyan court over ant trafficking

Chinese man jailed for one year by Kenyan court over ant trafficking

3 weeks ago 40

Pope arrives in epicenter of Cameroon's separatist conflict

Pope arrives in epicenter of Cameroon's separatist conflict

3 weeks ago 34

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could ...

3 weeks ago 34

Malaysia and Australia strike energy supply pledge to bypass Iran war disruptions

Malaysia and Australia strike energy supply pledge to bypass Iran war ...

3 weeks ago 37

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded wh...

3 weeks ago 37

Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities

Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities...

3 weeks ago 38

Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji stores

Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji st...

3 weeks ago 37

Before posting Jesus meme, Trump consulted his ‘agent of chaos’: report

Before posting Jesus meme, Trump consulted his ‘agent of chaos’: repor...

3 weeks ago 37

Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot

Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup p...

3 weeks ago 37

Russian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belief in the supernatural surges

Russian soldiers in Ukraine turn to witchcraft for protection as belie...

3 weeks ago 36

TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand

TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid boomi...

3 weeks ago 48

‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up defense spending

‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up d...

3 weeks ago 38

Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention

Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention

3 weeks ago 41

China says Tokyo embassy intrusion, bomb threat are among ‘grave violations’ in Japan

China says Tokyo embassy intrusion, bomb threat are among ‘grave viola...

3 weeks ago 39

TV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle with cost of living concerns

TV shopping network QVC to file for bankruptcy as Americans struggle w...

3 weeks ago 32

Brazil’s Lula blasts Trump’s fear-based rule, calls for ‘great maturity’

Brazil’s Lula blasts Trump’s fear-based rule, calls for ‘great maturit...

3 weeks ago 40

Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak on Thursday: ‘Trying to get a little breathing room’

Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak on Thursday: ‘Tryin...

3 weeks ago 36

China warns travellers to avoid Seattle airport after academics denied entry to US

China warns travellers to avoid Seattle airport after academics denied...

3 weeks ago 38

Sam Altman suspect called for ‘Luigi’ing some tech CEOs’ months before attack: report

Sam Altman suspect called for ‘Luigi’ing some tech CEOs’ months before...

3 weeks ago 40

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinj...

3 weeks ago 37

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing r...

3 weeks ago 41

China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition

China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes...

3 weeks ago 41

China single mum works at building sites, lifting bags of cement for 16 years to support child

China single mum works at building sites, lifting bags of cement for 1...

3 weeks ago 39

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle into air at rally

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle into air at ra...

3 weeks ago 39

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating for the first time in decades - but will it achieve anything?

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating for the first time in decades - but...

3 weeks ago 37

Russia fires deadliest airstrike in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

Russia fires deadliest airstrike in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

3 weeks ago 37

‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwindling petrol supplies

‘Unprecedented’ fire at Australian oil refinery threatens already dwin...

3 weeks ago 38

Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage

Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's co...

3 weeks ago 38

Indonesia’s Bali wants illegal rentals to be legitimate as operators flag red tape

Indonesia’s Bali wants illegal rentals to be legitimate as operators f...

3 weeks ago 36

Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth Scoot flight

Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth...

3 weeks ago 40

Iran war sparks 'fundamental energy transition' in Seoul toward renewables: Energy minister

Iran war sparks 'fundamental energy transition' in Seoul toward renewa...

3 weeks ago 42

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle at rally

South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle at rally

3 weeks ago 46

Europe lacks China strategy, needs new US approach, Biscop says

Europe lacks China strategy, needs new US approach, Biscop says

3 weeks ago 38

Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’

Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growin...

3 weeks ago 39

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran war clouds outlook

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter — but Iran wa...

3 weeks ago 47

We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing

We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fir...

3 weeks ago 41

Meghan: 'I was the most trolled person in the entire world'

Meghan: 'I was the most trolled person in the entire world'

3 weeks ago 40

Bye-bye, US? Why China’s trade with Africa benefits from Trump’s policy volatility

Bye-bye, US? Why China’s trade with Africa benefits from Trump’s polic...

3 weeks ago 36

Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training allegations

Ex-US Marine loses extradition appeal over Chinese pilot training alle...

3 weeks ago 35

What Trump’s 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ could look like

What Trump’s 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ could look like

3 weeks ago 39

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

3 weeks ago 41

Bullish narrative around India’s economy at odds with struggling rupee

Bullish narrative around India’s economy at odds with struggling rupee...

3 weeks ago 37

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villa...

3 weeks ago 45

Iran threatens to sink American ships in Strait of Hormuz, claims US ground invasion would be ‘great’

Iran threatens to sink American ships in Strait of Hormuz, claims US g...

3 weeks ago 45

Hong Kong to announce tax break to lure global commodity traders

Hong Kong to announce tax break to lure global commodity traders

3 weeks ago 38

Nine killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

3 weeks ago 37

Xi Jinping stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with opposition leader

Xi Jinping stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with o...

3 weeks ago 37

Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead

Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahe...

3 weeks ago 38

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russian missiles and drones kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst a...

3 weeks ago 37

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel b...

3 weeks ago 36

BTS comeback drives record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea

BTS comeback drives record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea

3 weeks ago 43

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks betw...

3 weeks ago 36

Hunter Biden weighs in on reports the Trump family is profiting from his presidency: ‘Their hypocrisy knows no bounds’

Hunter Biden weighs in on reports the Trump family is profiting from h...

3 weeks ago 37

UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot

UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by ...

3 weeks ago 38

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-level meeting in decades

Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks after first high-l...

3 weeks ago 36

Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy

Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet l...

3 weeks ago 36

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during exchange between pope and president

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during exchange between pope...

3 weeks ago 36

Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow

Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran pe...

3 weeks ago 36