Spain, Portugal tourism surges as travelers shun Middle East conflict zones
Madrid — Spain and Portugal are seeing a sharp rise in flight and hotel bookings for the upcoming travel season
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Starmer defies Trump pressure, rules out UK role in Iran war
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he would not “yield” to pressure from U.S. President Donald
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Explosions ignite major fire at Australian refinery, prompting emergency response
Sydney— Emergency services responded to an out-of-control fire at a major oil refinery in Geelong, Australia, late on Wednesday following
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Media group rebukes Israeli military over image of slain Lebanese journalist
Jerusalem — An international media association on Wednesday accused the Israeli military of attempting to discredit a Lebanese journalist killed
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Asia stocks rally on Iran war de-escalation hopes, earnings momentum
Singapore— Asian equities rose on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as optimism over a potential easing of
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Kohli, Dar power Bengaluru to clinical win over Lucknow in IPL
Bengaluru— Virat Kohli and Rasikh Dar starred as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in
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South Korea, Vietnam leaders set for Hanoi talks in first post-election visit
Hanoi — Vietnam’s President To Lam is expected to meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi next week,
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Foreign funds exit Thailand as energy shock clouds recovery outlook
Singapore — Foreign investors are pulling money out of Thai assets at the fastest pace in months as surging energy
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U.S. warns of sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil as blockade tightens
Washington — The United States on Wednesday warned it could impose secondary sanctions on countries and financial institutions purchasing Iranian
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Teen gunman kills nine in Turkey school attack, second shooting in two days
Ankara— A 14-year-old student shot dead nine people, including eight fellow pupils and a teacher, and wounded 13 others at
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