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Two Oil Tankers Go Up in Flames in Suspected Attacks in Gulf of Oman, Crude Prices Hit the Roof
The mystery incident, the second involving shipping in the strategic sea lane in only a few weeks, came amid spiralling tensions between Tehran and Washington, which has pointed the finger at Iran over earlier tanker attacks in May.
Doing Business in India Was 'Tough': US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on His Chennai-Bengaluru Days
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed to a Washington audience that included Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai and top corporate executives from India and the US at the India Ideas Summit on Wednesday.
'Trump Not Worthy...': In Rare Broadcast, Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Speaks His Heart Out to Shinzo Abe
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Japan's PM that he doesn't consider Trump as a person worthy of exchanging messages with.
'My Kids Loved Him': Woman Seeks Mercy for Ex-husband Who Killed Their Five Children
A jury convicted Timothy Jones Jr. of five counts of murder last week for the killings in his Lexington home in August 2014.
Trump Jr Says 'Nothing to Correct' After Closed Interview with Senate Committee
The Senate committee, which is chaired by Republican Senator Richard Burr, is conducting a bipartisan investigation into Russian interference in U.S. politics, including the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Philippines Blasts 'Cowardly Chinese Boat' Over Sinking in South China Sea
The boat on Sunday hit a Filipino craft anchored near Reed Bank — claimed by both Manila and Beijing — causing it to sink and leaving 22 crewmen "to the mercy of the elements", said defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
Sri Lanka to Implement UN Security Council's Measures on Counter-terrorism
'Sri Lanka expressed its commitment to the 'Whole of government' approach in counter terrorism and violent extremism,' the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Pakistan Court Rejects Musharraf's Plea to Adjourn High Treason Case, Will Conclude Trial in His Absence
A three-judge bench headed by Justice Tahira Safdar also cancelled Musharraf's right of defence due to his repeated non-appearance before the court due to medical conditions.
Thanks to 5G, Chinese Surgeons Conduct Gall Bladder Surgery 200 km Away
Thanks to the 5G technology, there was almost no network delay, and the patient's vital signs remained stable after the surgery, according to the surgical team, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
Six Dead as Fire Breaks Out at Ukraine's Psychiatric Hospital for War Veterans
The facility provided mental health care for veterans of the Soviet Union's 1980s war in Afghanistan and World War II.
Wracked by Opioid Scandal, US Drug Maker Insys Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Pay $225mn
Founder John Kapoor was convicted of bribing doctors to prescribe unnecessarily powerful dosages of opioid.
Believed to be Missing, Da Vinci's $450 Million Painting Rests on Saudi Prince's Yacht: Report
London-based art dealer Kenny Schachter offered answers: the painting 'Salvator Mundi' now resides on the gargantuan yacht owned by powerful Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Committee Probing Easter Attacks Submits its Final Report to Sri Lankan President
Supreme Court Justice Vijith Malalgoda, who headed the committee, handed over the report to President Sirisena in presence of the other members, Padmasiri Jayamanne and N K Ilangakoon.
Iran Gears Up for High-Stake Diplomacy with Japan Amid Tension With US
Japan had once purchased Iranian oil, but it has now stopped over American sanctions. However, Mideast oil remains crucial to Japan.
Six Killed in Poland After Collision Between Half a Dozen Cars and a Truck
The accident happened early Sunday afternoon on a highway near the city of Szczecin, which is close to the border with Germany.
13-year-old Hindu Girl Raped After Being Forced to Drink Alcohol in Pakistan's Sindh
The incident happened in Tando Muhammad Khan district on June 7 when the victim was on her way to purchase some groceries. The two accused called her towards them and forced her to drink liquor after which they raped her.