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OPEC+ on Sunday announced a higher-than-expected increase in oil production quotas, days after US and Israeli strikes on Tehran triggered Iranian retaliation across the Middle East, according to AFP.The oil producers’ group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia and several Gulf states affected by the escalation, said it had “agreed on a production adjustment of 206…
Indonesia coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who works with two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, had a close call after an explosion occurred near their location at Dubai International Airport as they were travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.Sindhu and Irwansyah were stranded at the airport after flight operations were suspended amid rising tensions…
Dubai cricket stadium (File photo) The second unofficial one-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for Sunday, was called off after security concerns in the region intensified“The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” the ECB said in a statement.“Tomorrow’s second 50-over game between England…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members and forcing a full evacuation, as tensions continue to escalate after US–Israel strikes on Iran.Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said the Palau-flagged tanker Skylight was targeted about five nautical miles north…
Stock market is expected to react negatively when trading resumes, with analysts cautioning that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could weigh heavily on investor sentiment and trigger a volatile start to the week, according to market experts quoted by PTI.The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, while Iranian state media confirmed early…
Dubai cricket stadium (File photo) The second unofficial one-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for Sunday, was called off after security concerns in the region intensified“The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” the ECB said in a statement.“Tomorrow’s second 50-over game between England…
Actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai. His manager, Suresh Chandraa, issued a statement to quell fan concerns over Middle East tensions. Ajith, who resides in Dubai for his racing career, is focused on his professional commitments. Fans can now rest assured about his well-being. His return to cinema is eagerly anticipated after his racing…
England cricketer Jonathan Bairstow (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket has been caught up in rising tensions in the Middle East, leaving players from both England and Pakistan stuck in Dubai.England Lions were in the UAE to play Pakistan Shaheens, but everything changed after Iran carried out missile and drone strikes in the…
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that more than 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on Saturday and around 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on Sunday as airspace restrictions continue over Iran and parts of the Middle East. In a post on X, the ministry stated: “Due to…
Indian exporters have flagged fresh concerns over logistics disruptions and rising costs after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks and escalating tensions across the Middle East.Industry bodies said prolonged instability in the region could disrupt key shipping corridors, push up marine insurance premiums and increase transportation costs, affecting outbound shipments…
