India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites
India announced a 3-rupee ($0.03) per litre fuel price hike on Friday, with gasoline now priced at 97.77 rupees ($1.02) and diesel at 90.67 rupees ($0.94), according to Al Jazeera.
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Alex Murdaugh in ‘Death in the Family’ and Other Stories
Jason Clarke immersed himself in the role of Alex Murdaugh in Hulu’s 'Death in the Family,' even as it took a personal toll, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Trump-Xi Summit Sparks Oil Price Hike Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions
Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNBC and TMGM reports.
Kyiv Attack Death Toll Rises to 14
At least 14 people were killed and over 40 injured in a Russian air attack on Kyiv, according to the city’s military administration. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors.
Xi-Trump Summit Fails to Yield Iran War Breakthrough
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing failed to yield a breakthrough on ending the war with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The conflict has now entered its 77th day.
Trump and Xi Shift to Business-First Relationship After Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shifted to a business-first relationship following their summit in Beijing, according to reports. The two leaders agreed to redefine the U.S.-China relationship as one of 'strategic stability,' as outlined in a readout from Xinhua.
13 killed in US military boat strikes identified: ‘Flesh-and-blood people’
A five-month investigation has identified 13 victims of U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, according to the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (CLIP).
Furnace Creek Hits 46.7C as Global Weather Extremes Intensify
Furnace Creek in California reached 46.7C, the highest temperature in the US this year, as extreme weather events spanned Honduras, Indonesia, and Siberia, according to The Guardian.
India’s Adanis Agree to Settle $18m US Fraud Case
India's Adani Group has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a civil fraud case in the US, according to the BBC.
Australia Court Doubles Payout in Trans Woman Discrimination Case
A Sydney court has doubled the discrimination payout for an Australian trans woman, marking a landmark case in gender identity rights, according to the BBC.
Trump Wraps China Visit with Trade Talks and Taiwan Warnings
President Donald Trump concluded his two-day visit to China on Friday, with the leaders of the U.S. and China holding a closed-door meeting that lasted about two hours and 15 minutes, according to CBS News.
Trump pledges to ‘open up’ China, but trade deal expectations low
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to 'open up' China, but experts suggest a trade deal with limited concessions is more likely than a breakthrough agreement. Former U.S. Trade Representative officials question whether Beijing will agree to measures that harm its own interests, while Trump's transactional approach could limit long-term strategic cooperation.
PIS 2026: AI and Global Sourcing Reshape Fashion Industry
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Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The United Nations warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict could worsen global hunger and drive up food and fertilizer costs, according to a recent report.