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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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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U.S. Blockade of Iran Ports Raises Ceasefire Risks, Deepens Strategic Standoff
Jerusalem— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces have blockaded Iran’s ports, a move that has heightened
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IEA Warns April Could Test Energy Markets as Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply Flows
Washington — The head of the International Energy Agency warned on Monday that April is likely to be more challenging
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U.S., Iran Keep Dialogue Open After High-Stakes Talks End Without Breakthrough
Washington — The United States and Iran concluded their highest-level talks in decades without agreement but left the door open
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Vance Says Iran Must Act as U.S. Holds Firm on Nuclear Red Lines
Washington— U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington has laid out its conditions for ending the conflict with Iran and
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Germany’s Merz Presses Netanyahu to Halt Lebanon Fighting, Warns on West Bank
Berlin— German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end military operations in southern Lebanon and pursue
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U.S. Blockade of Iran Ports Raises Ceasefire Risks, Deepens Strategic Standoff
Jerusalem— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces have blockaded Iran’s ports, a move that has heightened
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Tankers Divert From Hormuz as US Prepares Iran Port Blockade
Singapore — Oil tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. naval blockade set to begin later
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Iran Warns US of Retaliation as Hormuz Blockade Threat Escalates
Islamabad — Abbas Araqchi warned that Iran would respond forcefully to a U.S. plan to blockade maritime traffic to its
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