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[ The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures … Read more
World number two Elena Rybakina beats American teenager Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: World number two Elena Rybakina and former champion Coco Gauff breezed into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday as men’s top seed Alexander Zverev launched his campaign. Rybakina, eyeing a third Grand Slam title and the … Read more
BERLIN: Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for the four-time world champions. “After some time reflecting, the moment has come for me to end my national team career and clear the way for the … Read more
In Spain, Jason Horowitz is seeking to capture stories that reflect the country’s new momentum.
[ LCCI chief underscores greater awareness of AI regulations, global best practices Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo: file LAHORE: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate and has the potential to improve productivity, innovation, decision-making and competitiveness. The growing use of AI also requires businesses to adopt responsible governance practices to … Read more
The pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on the city.
[ ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has signed a contract with Baker Hughes, a US energy technology company, to deploy Mature Assets Solutions aimed at revitalising ageing oil and gas wells and increasing Pakistan’s indigenous hydrocarbon production, a statement said on Tuesday. The signing ceremony was held at OGDC Headquarters in Islamabad. … Read more
A missile in flight. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran said that US strikes on its territory killed 11 people, state media reported, after a fresh attack in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, AFP reported. “The Deputy Governor of Khuzestan Province for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs said that last night’s US missile attack on three locations in the … Read more
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.
[ Cabinet decides energy ministry will enter into agreements with oil refineries, instead of OGRA ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has sidelined the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) in $6 billion worth of plant upgrade projects of oil refineries and has decided, under an amended policy, that the refineries will sign agreements with the Ministry … Read more