Politics

Middle East

U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates with Regional Attacks and Oil Market Turmoil

The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has expanded into Lebanon and the Gulf, triggering global oil price surges and political uncertainty.

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US Politics

Cotswold Council’s Data-Driven Initiative Lifts 9,300 Households Out of Hardship

Cotswold District Council’s data-led initiative has helped over 9,300 residents avoid financial hardship since December 2024.

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Policy & Law

Indonesia Activists Face Prison Over August Unrest, Sparking Free Speech Debate

Indonesian prosecutors seek prison for activists linked to August unrest, sparking free speech concerns.

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Crypto

Ethiopia’s National Bank Bans Birr-Paired Crypto Transactions, Citing Risks

Ethiopia's National Bank bans birr-paired crypto transactions, citing risks like volatility and fraud.

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US Politics

Green Party Leader Claims Government Abandoned Emissions Targets

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman claims the Irish government has abandoned emissions targets and lacks leadership on climate issues.

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Energy & Commodities

Saudi Energy Ministry Confirms Fire at Ras Tanura Refinery Under Control, Supplies Unaffected

Saudi Energy Ministry confirms fire at Ras Tanura refinery under control, with no impact on oil supplies.

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Middle East

Bangladesh’s Iran Statement Avoids Naming US and Israel, Signals Cautious Diplomacy

Bangladesh's foreign ministry issued a carefully worded statement on Iran, avoiding naming the United States and Israel.

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Middle East

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev Calls Iran ‘Friendly and Brotherly’ Amid Tensions with Israel

Azerbaijan's Aliyev calls Iran 'friendly and brotherly' in a condolence message, a statement that may not please Netanyahu.

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Corporate

Andhra Pradesh Announces Major Pay Raises for Anganwadi Workers, Says Minister Anitha

Andhra Pradesh's Home Minister Anitha announced major improvements in Anganwadi workers' welfare, including salary hikes and infrastructure upgrades.

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Corporate

Safe-Haven Flows Rise as Iran Succession Uncertainty Drives Market Volatility

Global markets open cautiously amid Middle East tensions and Iranian succession uncertainty.

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Middle East

Unite Union Condemns Deadly Attacks on Iran, Calls Out Government Silence

Unite Union condemns deadly attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, calling them reckless and unjustified.

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Corporate

Chinese Wok Teams with Havas Creative India and Arena Media for Integrated Marketing Push

Chinese Wok partners with Havas Creative India and Arena Media to boost its national expansion and connect with Gen Z.

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Leaders

Nepal’s long history of political instability

Nepal is set to hold a general election on March 2, 2024, following mass protests that forced the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli.

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Conflicts & Security

Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth to Address Iran Strikes in First Press Conference

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will hold a press conference on the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the first such briefing since the strikes began.

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Middle East

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dies at 86 in US-Israel Air Attack on Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dies at 86 after US-Israel air attack on Iran. His death marks the end of an era in Iranian politics.

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