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Soaring freight rates are giving tankers a big financial incentive to run the gauntlet through the Strait of Hormuz.

Climber Alex Honnold is known for undertaking massive no-rope "free solo" climbing challenges, from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the Taipei 101 tower in Taiwan. Now, he's taking his 75-year-old mom out on a birthday excursion.

The first strike on a Russian oil refinery in two weeks comes after Russian attacks killed 27 civilians on Thursday.

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Iraq's Karkh Court in Baghdad on Monday ordered an investigation into the head of Maysan's provincial council after Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi called for a probe over his calls for civil disobedience if the Al Sheeb border crossing with Iran is not reopened. Last week, Iraq closed the crossing in Maysan to travellers and goods, with the decision escalating

In a world skewed toward cynicism and fear, disciplined optimism and immediate action remain our most powerful tools to unlock potential and drive meaningful change.

Nigerians with Down’s syndrome are defying societal prejudice and stereotypes to secure jobs, find love, and live fulfilling lives despite the challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/down-but-not-out-nigerians-with-downs-syndrome-defy-odds-to-find-love-jobs/

Investors are usually wary of sprawling enterprises, whose market value tends to fall below the combined value of its constituent businesses

Campaigners plan mass Halloween action before Supreme Court hearing on challenge to group's 'terrorist' proscription.

The riverfront opera house is Shanghai's latest cultural statement. It features three performance halls and is designed to be accessible to everyone, not just ticket-holders