Category: World

Source: Reuters (via feed) An explosion and a limited fire occurred at the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following drone interceptions nearby. Smoke was seen rising over the diplomatic quarter after the blast. Kuwaiti…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. Department of State on Monday urged Americans to leave more than a dozen countries in the Middle East immediately. This advisory follows recent U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. The department…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran's revolutionary guards commander announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, according to Iranian media cited by Reuters. The declaration came amid escalating tensions in the region. The Strait of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) BlackRock has hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to sell its remaining 11.4% stake in Naturgy, a Spanish energy company, according to Reuters. The sale will be conducted through an accelerated bookbuild…

Source: Reuters (via feed) France will expand the size of its nuclear arsenal, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. He cited an increasing risk of conflicts worldwide crossing the nuclear threshold. Macron also stated that…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Hundreds of Iranians crossed into Turkey on Monday afternoon, a Reuters witness reported. The influx occurred amid an escalation of the U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran. Those arriving in Turkey mentioned fear…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Thomson Reuters has appointed Gary E. Bischoping Jr. as its new chief financial officer. Bischoping will assume the role on May 8. He will succeed Mike Eastwood, who is retiring as…

Source: Reuters (via feed) ASML Holding plans to expand its chipmaking equipment portfolio to address the growing market for artificial intelligence chips. A senior executive said the company aims to develop new products beyond its…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Saudi Aramco has shut its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike, an industry source said on Monday. The refinery is one of the largest in the world and a key…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Marine Traffic recently displayed a significant buildup of oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries about one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil trade. Delays have…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday. The strikes expanded Israel’s military campaign amid attacks by Hezbollah. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Oil prices surged over 8% to reach their highest levels in several months amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The conflict involved increased attacks by Iran and Israel…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The United States has not yet outlined a clear plan for dealing with Iran following recent joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, according to lawmakers from both parties. The strikes reportedly killed key figures…

Source: Reuters (via feed) A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only 27% of Americans approve of strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, 43% disapprove of such military actions. Another 29% of respondents remained uncertain about their stance. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that only 27% of Americans approve of recent US strikes on Iran. The survey reflects low public support amid worries about possible US casualties and higher oil…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Only one in four Americans support the U.S. strikes that killed Iran’s leader on Saturday, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Sunday. About half of respondents said President Donald Trump…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Hackers launched cyberattacks against Iranian apps and websites early Saturday. This coincided with joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel on targets within Iran. Cybersecurity experts and observers reported the operations.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Oil prices surged nearly 10% following escalating tensions in Iran. Most tanker owners, major oil companies, and trading houses halted crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Strikes targeted parts of Iran’s national radio and TV headquarters in Tehran. The incident affected key areas of the media complex. Iran’s state media reported the attacks without detailing the source…

Source: Reuters (via feed) More than a thousand demonstrators marched to the U.S. and Israeli embassies in Athens on Sunday. They protested against recent strikes in Iran. The march included anti-war slogans and calls for…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani announced plans to form a temporary leadership council after a deadly air strike reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Larijani has recently reemerged as a…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Alireza Arafi was appointed as the jurist member of Iran's Leadership Council, ISNA news agency reported. The announcement came on Sunday. The Leadership Council is responsible for performing the supreme leader's…

Source: Reuters (via feed) OPEC+ plans to discuss a larger-than-expected oil output increase on Sunday. Two OPEC+ sources said the decision comes amid shipment disruptions caused by a US-Israeli conflict with Iran, a member of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) At least 150 tankers, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas vessels, anchored in open waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data on Sunday. Dozens more remained stationary…

Source: Reuters (via feed) An Israeli defence official said Israel’s operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the United States. The official made this disclosure to Reuters. The statement highlighted cooperation between the two…