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World & Business

Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities and Riyadh airport

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said six operations used ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.

19 Sources, 12h ago, updated 12h ago

Houthis claim six missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, target Aramco facilities and Riyadh airport

World & Business

US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms over alleged aid to Iran

The sanctions also target individuals from India and Turkey.

7 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran

World & Business

Pakistan's LPG price surge forces rickshaw drivers to cut meals

Pakistan's LPG prices rose 56% for a 12-kg cylinder within days of two Iran border crossings closing, traders say.

11 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals

World & Business

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories shut again amid wage protests

Workers seeking a 30,000-taka monthly wage clashed with police, prompting 679 factories to halt production.

12 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

World & Business

Supermarket refrigeration disrupted in Sweden and Belgium

ICA and Coop stores faced overheating in Sweden; Ahold Delhaize acknowledged an IT incident affecting Belgian stores.

53 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

World & Business

OpenAI signs Abu Dhabi AI deals across government, energy and investment

ADNOC plans to deploy OpenAI Frontier and proposes using its models to value oil still underground.

8 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Bangladesh garment factories reopen amid wage unrest

Garment workers are demanding a 30,000-taka monthly minimum wage, up from 12,500 taka, as manufacturers fear further unrest.

9 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Oman proposes preferential trade and investment deal with China

China is Oman's largest trade partner, and Xi Jinping called deeper ties a “shared strategic choice” for both countries.

6 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

Oman proposes preferential trade, investment deal with China

World & Business

Binance reports $3.6 billion in net outflows after $6.3 billion hack

Binance says it has replaced about 95% of the stolen crypto and will not pass losses on to users.

23 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

World & Business

Houthis repeat threats against Saudi Aramco and aviation

Houthi media cited an unnamed military official warning international airlines away from Saudi airspace except over Mecca and Medina.

3 Sources, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

World & Business

Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days if US meets Tehran's conditions

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, says Qatari-mediated talks shortened the proposed timeline; Tehran demands sanctions relief and fewer US troops.

11 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

World & Business

Strait of Hormuz reopening reportedly depends on US meeting Iran's conditions

The strait could reportedly reopen within 48 hours of November 1 after claimed talks with Qatari mediators.

4 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Binance plans phased withdrawal restart Nov. 1 after hack

Binance scheduled the first phase to begin between 2 and 5 p.m. Singapore time for 15 crypto assets.

31 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

World & Business

FBI attributes theft of more than $6 billion from Binance to North Korea

The FBI observed stolen assets being converted primarily into Ethereum and expects further laundering through DeFi and instant swap services.

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51 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

World & Business

Pakistan and Singapore discuss resuming direct flights, exchange disaster-response memorandum

Dawn reports the ministers also discussed expanding trade and investment during Balakrishnan’s October 30 visit to Islamabad.

4 Sources, 8d ago, updated 8d ago

Singapore and Pakistan renew bilateral ties after decades

World & Business

Binance investigates potential security issue as stablecoin issuers report freezing funds

The Associated Press reports Circle and Tether executives described major freezes, while Binance asserted user funds were safe.

254 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

World & Business

Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency early on Feb. 7, 2027

CNBC reports the ECB announced her departure ahead of the scheduled October 2027 end of her term.

89 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

World & Business

Iran's IRGC Navy alleges three tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera reports the navy also claimed the vessels took an unauthorized route and were abandoned after catching fire.

11 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

World & Business

Afghan poppy cultivation reportedly quadruples in 2026 despite Taliban ban

Reuters reports a UN estimate of 43,300 hectares in 2026, while the Taliban disputes the figure.

10 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

Taliban’s poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers struggle to feed children

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World & Business

Putin pitches Russia as Africa’s best partner at Moscow summit

Reuters reports Putin accused Western countries of using debt to hold back African development at the two-day summit.

13 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities and Riyadh airport

US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms over alleged aid to Iran

Pakistan's LPG price surge forces rickshaw drivers to cut meals

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories shut again amid wage protests

Supermarket refrigeration disrupted in Sweden and Belgium

OpenAI signs Abu Dhabi AI deals across government, energy and investment

Bangladesh garment factories reopen amid wage unrest

Oman proposes preferential trade and investment deal with China

Binance reports $3.6 billion in net outflows after $6.3 billion hack

Houthis repeat threats against Saudi Aramco and aviation

Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days if US meets Tehran's conditions

Strait of Hormuz reopening reportedly depends on US meeting Iran's conditions

Binance plans phased withdrawal restart Nov. 1 after hack

FBI attributes theft of more than $6 billion from Binance to North Korea

Pakistan and Singapore discuss resuming direct flights, exchange disaster-response memorandum

Binance investigates potential security issue as stablecoin issuers report freezing funds

Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency early on Feb. 7, 2027

Iran's IRGC Navy alleges three tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Afghan poppy cultivation reportedly quadruples in 2026 despite Taliban ban

Putin pitches Russia as Africa’s best partner at Moscow summit

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Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities and Riyadh airport

US sanctions Indian and Turkish firms over alleged aid to Iran

Pakistan's LPG price surge forces rickshaw drivers to cut meals

Hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories shut again amid wage protests

Supermarket refrigeration disrupted in Sweden and Belgium

OpenAI signs Abu Dhabi AI deals across government, energy and investment

Bangladesh garment factories reopen amid wage unrest

Oman proposes preferential trade and investment deal with China

Binance reports $3.6 billion in net outflows after $6.3 billion hack

Houthis repeat threats against Saudi Aramco and aviation

Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days if US meets Tehran's conditions

Strait of Hormuz reopening reportedly depends on US meeting Iran's conditions

Binance plans phased withdrawal restart Nov. 1 after hack

FBI attributes theft of more than $6 billion from Binance to North Korea

Pakistan and Singapore discuss resuming direct flights, exchange disaster-response memorandum

Binance investigates potential security issue as stablecoin issuers report freezing funds

Christine Lagarde to leave ECB presidency early on Feb. 7, 2027

Iran's IRGC Navy alleges three tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Afghan poppy cultivation reportedly quadruples in 2026 despite Taliban ban

Putin pitches Russia as Africa’s best partner at Moscow summit