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Syria Pitches New Oil Route as Alternative to Strait of Hormuz, Gets Trump’s Backing
Syria is seeking to turn its geographic position into a strategic energy advantage by offering an alternative oil transit route to the Strait of Hormuz. Iraqi crude is already being transported by road to Syria’s Mediterranean port of Baniyas, while a much larger pipeline project has been proposed to connect Iraq’s oil-producing region with the Syrian coast. US President Donald Trump has backed the idea as disruptions around Hormuz continue
"No Airstrikes On Our Part": Zelensky Proposes Ceasefire With Russia - NDTV
"No Airstrikes On Our Part": Zelensky Proposes Ceasefire With Russia NDTV Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend bbc.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQbnQ0bXVZR2FTVktCakJRUEpIYTltODFiOE11QXo0ZjJJVG1WSUpiMzZITzQ1bkF6ckRrR3FvZHVfc2x6TmpqOVItMjIyNHZGU2doWGNEU0ttWUh3RnBfM2tJZHpwODY5ZTlYQ3N0aVJPUzRxcU5jcjVrcUVwZ0pLR2FyV1JXX2JHNGs0ZkptWWlLbnV
After Months In Hormuz, USS Abraham Lincoln Limps Into Port Covered In Rust - NDTV
After Months In Hormuz, USS Abraham Lincoln Limps Into Port Covered In Rust NDTV Why did a U.S. aircraft carrier make a port call in Pattaya? | Explained The Hindu <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE9ndHN0
Trump's Top Envoys To Hold Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy Over Weekend: Reports | World News - news18.com
Trump's Top Envoys To Hold Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy Over Weekend: Reports | World News news18.com "No Airstrikes On Our Part": Zelensky Proposes Ceasefire With Russia NDTV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkF
Why Did the Netherlands Move Gold From North America to London? Here’s What We Know
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has relocated approximately 86 tonnes of gold from its holdings in the United States and Canada to London. The move was carried out between March and August 2026 and was described by the Dutch central bank as part of its crisis-preparedness and risk-diversification strategy. Importantly, the entire amount was not physically transported from the US. Around 59 tonnes were sold in New York and an equivalent amount was purchased in London, while more than 27 tonnes were physically moved from North America to the Netherlands and replaced with London-standard gold transferred from the Dutch vault to London.
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors - bbc.com
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors bbc.com 'World Hasn't Seen This Before': Expert On "Extraordinary" Nepal Rescue Op NDTV <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxNR3FXeXhTME5UNFYxUFY5TWJIamVkLVdzOUxTaVBYM0xaOENEeTNqclVNRXA2c2VnZDBsMFROa0ZWWmJnMHk3Zl9wUk5fbHZkb1U5WFIzT3Y5UFo5T2toZG
Iran Escalates Retaliation, Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait, UAE
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated further after Iran claimed it launched missile and drone attacks against US military facilities in Kuwait and the UAE. Kuwait said its air-defence systems responded to incoming Iranian missiles and drones, while the UAE strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait. Iran claimed damage to military infrastructure at the targeted bases, but those claims have not been independently verified.
Russia Hits Back at Germany, Announces Closure of Three Goethe-Institut Centres
Diplomatic tensions between Russia and Germany have escalated further. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Goethe-Institut centres in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg would be closed. The move comes after Germany accused Russia of responsibility for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announced the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House cultural centre in Berlin.
Trump Administration Backs OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Battle
The Trump administration has entered the copyright dispute between OpenAI and The New York Times, filing a statement of interest in Manhattan federal court in support of OpenAI’s position. The Justice Department argued that training large language models on copyrighted works can generally qualify as fair use and warned that overly restrictive copyright rules could undermine AI innovation, scientific progress, economic growth and U.S. national security.
Canary Islands Migrant Boat Tragedy: 5 Bodies Found, 44 Rescued After Weeks at Sea
A major migrant tragedy has unfolded near Spain’s Canary Islands after a boat carrying West African migrants was found drifting in the Atlantic Ocean. Spanish Maritime Rescue authorities rescued 44 people, while five bodies were found aboard the vessel. Survivors said the boat had been at sea for nearly a month after leaving Gambia and had run out of food and water. Walking Borders said as many as 83 people may have died during the journey, although that figure has not been independently verified.
China Opposes France’s New Fast-Fashion Law Targeting Shein and Temu
China has strongly objected to France’s newly implemented law targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms such as Shein and Temu. France says the legislation is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of excessive clothing consumption and protecting its domestic textile industry. Beijing, however, has described the measure as discriminatory and urged France to suspend its implementation.
Air India sacks Delhi-Phuket flight pilot who tested positive for drugs - The Hindu
Air India sacks Delhi-Phuket flight pilot who tested positive for drugs The Hindu <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6AFBVV95cUxQVVlnQTdYWUp6T1NaekZBTUo1S2g1ZjBlRlcwOUtwY3BxRUl5VVNTVl9haWRYSy1WTU45cG44T0s3Q01ibUY1UXNwM3g5bWpRSy04MjU3cGN5S1pZQkxCek5LQ3ptdUYxQ0xISlAwVlFOWG9rWlVCZ200OU9NdzZIUlZwLVMxTmxwTUFkcDd6N3lfdndlOUhOdmtDdTAwZFdLaGRvOEhsWklxSVBaV1h0Um9fd09PODJQREVmUXZFQWVDbGlqOXk0VzJRZWpRRk5pUHlIdEpCQkQ5b1dzejMta0NtMzNyY3dF0gHuAUFVX3lxTFBQZXlPT1NtRFZQR1ozRXlSXzNOQjd3bTNmeEg5YkVJNzRLTE4tYU9JQVhBamhVdjNtM3ExS0JVTVI2RVpTMTBm
Russia hits Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskiy says - reuters.com
Russia hits Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskiy says reuters.com Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’ The Guardian <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE0tN0JGYklWQUtMeGJPS3lPMEY5U2ViX1V0ZFpkampkUk13NzNj
Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi pilot after AAIB confirms ‘non-negative’ psychoactive substance test | India News - Hindustan Times
Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi pilot after AAIB confirms ‘non-negative’ psychoactive substance test | India News Hindustan Times Phuket Flight Pilot Who Failed Drug Test Sacked By Air India NDTV</font
