US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
US said it was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. Read More
Cuba to release 51 prisoners under agreement with the Vatican
HAVANA, March 12 – Cuba will release 51 prisoners in the coming days under an agreement with the Vatican, Cuba’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Read More
Amazon plans to shift annual prime day sale to June from July
In 2025, Amazon stretched Prime Day to four days from two, which gave shoppers more time to browse. Read More
Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut in defiant first remarks
Iran’s new leader did not appear in person and the remarks were read out by a state television presenter. Read More
Venezuela leader’s first foreign trip abruptly cancelled
Ms Rodriguez had been due to hold a border summit with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Read More
Netanyahu maintains uncharacteristic silence as quick resolution in Iran eludes US and Israel
He faces the danger that Trump may pull the plug on the entire operation and Israel will be blamed. Read More
Netanyahu threatens Iran’s new supreme leader, defends joint assault with US
JERUSALEM, March 12 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat to kill Iran’s new supreme leader as he sought to use his first press conference…
US, allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China try to block a discussion about a committee set up to enforce UN sanctions on Iran. Read More
Active shooter at Michigan synagogue, authorities say
WASHINGTON, March 12 – The Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident on Thursday at the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and law enforcement authorities rushed to…
FBI alert on possible Iran retaliation based on unverified tip, White House says
WASHINGTON, March 12 – An FBI alert to law enforcement agencies last month warning of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any U.S. strikes on Iran by…