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Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

First-ever World Yogasana Championships boosts PM Modi's dreams of transforming traditional art into global sporting discipline

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 6 (ANI): Argentinian Nabila Sol Barraza comes from the same village as the legendary footballer Lionel...

Iran accuses US of denying visas to football team officials ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Iran has accused the United States of denying visas to a significant number of officials and support...

Largest edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2026 kicks off

ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS), the Middle East and North Africa region's...

Shubman Gill becomes second-fastest Indian captain to 1,000 Test runs

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): Shubman Gill reached the milestone of 1,000 Test runs as skipper, becoming the 11th player to do...

One-off Test: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul centuries lead India to 368/3 on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, reaching 368...

Group claims Iranian, African journalists denied visas for World Cup

(Photo credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images) 'Many' Iranian and African journalists have been denied the necessary visas to cover the...

Yankees hope for offensive boost against visiting Red Sox

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) The New York Yankees are confident they can find ways to win while they wait for...

Taiwan lawmakers pass unanimous resolution against Beijing's diplomatic pressure tactics

Taipei [Taiwan], June 6 (ANI): Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has unanimously passed a resolution condemning Beijing's alleged efforts to...

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After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people...

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea, on June 4, revealed a new facility for producing fuel used in nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong...

Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...

Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...

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Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...

Iran accuses US of denying visas to football team officials ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Iran has accused the United States of denying visas to a significant number of officials and support...

Largest edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2026 kicks off

ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS), the Middle East and North Africa region's...

Shubman Gill becomes second-fastest Indian captain to 1,000 Test runs

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): Shubman Gill reached the milestone of 1,000 Test runs as skipper, becoming the 11th player to do...

One-off Test: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul centuries lead India to 368/3 on Day 1 vs Afghanistan

Chandigarh [India], June 6 (ANI): India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, reaching 368...

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Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut
Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Quantinuum, the quantum computing company backed by Honeywell, saw its shares rise sharply in its Nasdaq debut...

Loonie slides as traders await next week's rate decision
Loonie slides as traders await next week's rate decision

TORONTO, Ontario: The Canadian dollar traded near an eight-week low against the U.S. dollar on Friday as investors looked ahead to...

Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday
Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets suffered a brutal beating on Friday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ leading a dramatic sell-off...

Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom
Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners
Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain
U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

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