Asia markets tumble as expanding war on Iran pushes oil above US$100 a barrel
US President Donald Trump has dismissed the spike in oil prices as a “small price to pay” to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat.
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Moment boat carrying hundreds of tourists in Bali fills up with water after ‘hull fracture’ caused by massive waves
THIS is the terrifying moment travellers were forced to flee a sinking boat in a popular holiday hotspot. Rough seas caused a tourist boat to begin sinking off the coast of Bali, leaving more than 100 passengers and crew stranded in the water. In a sho…
The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China
Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and BeijingHis island home is shrouded in mist, but his union jack woolly hat makes Hideya Yagi easy to spot as he greets …
Air travel shock: Oman Air cancels multiple flights across key destinations as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates
Oman Air has cancelled numerous flights due to escalating geopolitical tensions and regional airspace closures amid Iran vs US-Israel war. This mirrors a wider aviation crisis across the Gulf, forcing airlines to reroute and suspend services. Passenger…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 6% as oil soars over $100 a barrel
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has plunged more than 6% after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East.
Oil soars past $100 a barrel amid Iran war
Crude oil prices rise by as much 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies.
Asia markets moderate losses after reported Saudi oil release slightly ease prices
Markets cut losses later in the session as a reported release of Saudi Arabian crude on the market eased oil prices.
Ukraine war briefing: drone experts will be in Middle East in coming days, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president hopes for reciprocal support for Kyiv in repelling Russian forces. What we know on day 1,474Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Kyiv’s drone experts will be on site in the Middle East “next week”, as he seeks…
Why does the PLA still issue rectangular shields?
Given that the Chinese rectangular shield seems cumbersome on today’s fast‑moving, high‑tech, drone‑dominated battlefield, one might wonder why the PLA continues to issue it at the infantry level? The explanation is likely very simpler: these shields can be bundled together as a windbreaker. Monday, November 04, 2024
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Trump to Times of Israel: It’ll be a ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu regarding when Iran war ends
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