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A US envoy has said that the United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, following mounting threats from both Washington and Israel. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-could-strike-iran-weekend-envoy/

<p>Multinational ‘anti-war bloc’ uses Istanbul summit to call for a diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis</p><p>Foreign ministers at a summit of eight European and Middle Eastern countries have urged the US and Israel not to renews their attacks on Iran, warning a fresh outbreak of fighting would spread conflict and push oil prices even higher.</p><p>The

Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

Repeated Ukrainian drone attacks are increasingly disrupting operations at Moscow's airports. The pounding is part of Ukraine's plan to shut down Russia's airpace.

At least 17 swans have been killed after striking Dublin's Samuel Beckett Bridge since 2024, an animal wildlife charity has said.

<p>Brent crude increase follows Tehran threatening retaliatory attacks on Gulf refineries and datacentres</p><p>Oil has hit its highest level in more than six months as fears of fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict grip the energy markets.</p><p>Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, rose by about 3.5% on Friday to pass $117 a barrel at on

UAE’s Etihad airline has extended its suspension of flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until November 5 due to Houthi strikes from Yemen. Read More: https://punchng.com/houthi-strikes-airline-extends-saudi-flights-suspension/

Nigerian health workers have been directed to begin strike mobilisation over the FG’s failure to pay 19 months’ allowance arrears and adjust salaries. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-workers-begin-strike-mobilisation-over-19-months-allowance-arrears/

Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight.

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Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, as continued attacks underscored the fragility of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that ha...

<p>Ahead of next month’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038164">strikes </a>on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches.</p> <p>However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US–Iran war.</p> <h

As Tehran retains missile and drone stockpiles, Washington is trying to move more servicemembers and diplomatic staff out of harm’s way.

With the World Series starting soon, owners and players will head to the negotiating table to figure out the next collective bargaining agreement. If neither side can come to an agreement, the 2027 season may be in jeopardy. NBC News' Steven Romo reports.

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For Kirkley Westhaver, a strike would mean having to decide whether she tags along with her eight-year-old daughter to school or has her daughter stay home.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks showed “there has been no real change” in Russia’s attitude towards the war.

A second large department store will also be hit by industrial action during the weekend.

Residents fled their homes as smaller tremors followed the earthquake, the strongest to hit China since January 2024.

Global oil prices have hit their highest level since May on fears of a resumption of fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East.

The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.

We now have a clearer picture of what happened in the decades following the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of almost all dinosaurs

Russia launched deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using missiles with cluster warheads in the attack. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.

Russia launched the strikes on Ukraine less than a day after negotiations to end the war, which also involved the United States, ended in St. Petersburg.

Hundreds of cows are reared on Cheruvally Estate in Erumeli, with cattle rearing serving as a major source of income for workers

Russia launched an intense missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Thursday.

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The airport is in Dammam, which is near the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco. For weeks, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.

Kyiv also attacked Russia with more than 800 drones, the defense ministry in Moscow said.

Donald Trump has repeatedly cancelled plans for a return to major combat

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is the clear front-runner for football's most prestigious individual prize, which will be awarded on Monday. Kane has developed even more in the Bundesliga despite an uneven league.

Ukraine says 'appeasement' will not end war as Russian attacks kill 1, injure 22 in its capital.

Russian strikes have killed at least seven people across Ukraine, authorities said, shortly after US President Donald Trump’s envoy met with Vladimir Putin Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-strikes-kill-seven-in-ukraine-after-us-envoy-meets-putin/

Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.

Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks on each other's capitals.

Ukraine has accused Russia of failing to change its position on the war, by firing a wave of ballistic missiles just after US envoy Steve Witkoff met President Vladimir Putin to discuss the resumption of peace talks.

Oil extended gains above $110 a barrel on Thursday after a Houthi drone attack near Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield heightened concerns over supply disruptions as Yemen's rebels stepped up strikes on the kingdom's energy infrastructure. Brent crude rose 1.7 per cent, or $1.81, to $110.63 a barrel as of 7.36am UAE time. West Texas Intermediate gained 1.4 per

The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.

US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that the department ordered the departure of "non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia only".&nbsp;

Oct 21 (Reuters)&nbsp;-&nbsp;Meta Platforms&nbsp;has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to keep him living in California after the CEO warned he was considering leaving the state that houses the company's headquarters if voters pass a wealth tax proposal next month.

The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.

More than 100 workers at Tauranga's Grace Hospital are taking strike action today.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1332,w_2048/652958' alt=' A joint exercise between the IAF and US Air Force (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)' title=' A joint exercise between the IAF and US Air Force (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)' /><br />According to the report, th

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

PSAC says the government has refused to negotiate on key issues such as wages, job security, remote work and protections against artificial intelligence.

Harry Kane on target from the penalty spot for hosts

Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.

A mass funeral has been held in southern Yemen for 75 recruits killed in a Houthi missile strike on a training camp.

Highway blockades lead to major disruptions in country’s south

OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public service union says 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month after contract talks with the federal government broke down.

One question on social media Tuesday night was: Where and how can I stream E!’s The Golden Life? The answer is Hulu, as Versant has confirmed a licensing agreement with the platform to stream the reality series featuring the legacy stars of The Real Housewives of New York City now living in Florida. The first two episodes […]

President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for surging diesel prices that are hurting Republicans' election chances with the midterms just two weeks away.

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President Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

Before Raphinha became Barcelona's captain and converted into their main striker, he was Premier League battling relegation at Leeds United. It was the making of him.

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A drone strike on a fuel depot in a disputed region on the Sudan-South Sudan border has killed at least 153 people.

Britain offers military support as Saudi cancels renowned 'Davos in desert" investor meeting due to strikes from Houthi forces in Yemen.