Lucrative bets that anticipated Trump’s policy surprises warrant scrutiny, experts say

Trump’s policy surprises may have led to millions in profits, raising concerns over leaks and fair markets A foreign tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil damaged after catching fire in Iraq’s territorial waters, following unidentified attacks that targeted two foreign tankers, according to Iraqi port officials, near Basra, Iraq, March 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Well-timed trades … Read more

Iran warns of potential strikes on industrial sites in Israel, Gulf states

List named major steel firms in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel, report says Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian media on Sunday published a list of industrial facilities in Israel and five … Read more

Russia, France urge probe of Israeli ‘murder’ of 3 journalists in attack in south Lebanon

Three journalists killed as Israeli airstrike hit their vehicle near Jezzine in southern Lebanon Al Mayadeen journalist Jamal Al-Gharabi holds the press vest of one of the two Lebanese journalists who were killed by a targeted Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Jezzine, in … Read more

Easy win for Belgium over US

The United States fell apart after halftime as Belgium surged to a 5-2 victory, dealing a blow to confidence ahead of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS/FILE ATLANTA: Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over the United States in their friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring … Read more

Dar says Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt back dialogue as only way to ‘permanently end’ US-Iran war

Describes meeting of regional foreign ministers as ‘very detailed, in-depth discussion’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that foreign ministers from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have expressed full support for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to an early and permanent resolution of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Addressing … Read more

Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final

Aryna Sabalenka poses with Butch Buchholz Championship trophy after defeating Coco Gauff in the final of Miami Open. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Miami ‌Open final on Saturday to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’. World number one Sabalenka, … Read more