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DOJ probing trades in oil futures and prediction markets just ahead of major Iran war news

NBC News – World · US

The Justice Department and the CFTC are probing a series of highly profitable oil market trades made just ahead of major policy announcements on the Iran war.

Geopolitics

German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Mer…

Geopolitics

Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions intensify; Brent crude stays beyond $100, WTI up 3%

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices surged Friday as US-Iran tensions flared, reversing earlier declines. US strikes on Iranian targets prompted accusations of ceasefire violations, e…

Geopolitics

Rupee in red: Currency falls 45 paise to 94.67 against US dollar

Times of India – World · India

The Indian rupee opened sharply lower against the US dollar, falling 36 paise to 94.58 due to rising Middle East tensions. This marked a reversal from Thursday…

Geopolitics

Oil at $101 but could Strait of Hormuz crisis push prices to $200?

Times of India – World · India

Escalating Middle East conflict has choked the world's busiest oil passage, pushing crude prices past $100 per barrel with warnings of a surge to $167 or highe…

Geopolitics

Horrific murder on CCTV: Woman chased, stabbed to death by husband in Telangana

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded in Suryapet district as a 24-year-old housewife was brutally stabbed to death by her estranged husband at a tea stall. The victim,…

Geopolitics

BTech student chased, stabbed multiple times over relationship in Hyderabad, dies

Times of India – World · India

A 23-year-old BTech student was brutally stabbed to death in Secunderabad's Chilakalguda, allegedly due to a long-standing love affair. The victim was attacked…

Geopolitics

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

The Hindu – World · India

Tension has grown as Russia's Victory Day celebrations approach and U.S.-led peace efforts gain no traction

Geopolitics

U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

The Hindu – World · India

Iran’s military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday, saying Tehran’s forces “immediately and in…

Geopolitics

Early U.K. election results bad news for Labour and PM Starmer

The Hindu – World · India

The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago

Geopolitics

Malaysian king’s visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid…

Geopolitics

BJP aide shot dead in India’s West Bengal days after historic election win

South China Morning Post – World · China

Gunmen on motorbikes in India’s West Bengal ambushed and killed a political aide from the ruling Hindu-nationalist party days after it swept state elections, p…

Geopolitics

Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.

Geopolitics

The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sana's first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.

Geopolitics

Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath

BBC News – World · Europe

A driver was arrested chasing down a boy who was riding his bike in a neighbourhood in the US city of Cheney.

Geopolitics

Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show

BBC News – World · Europe

The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

Geopolitics

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting

BBC News – World · Europe

The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.

Geopolitics

Starmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK Politics

The New York Times – World · US

Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty…

Geopolitics

Resort politics returns: AIADMK moves MLAs to Puducherry as TVK eyes majority in Tamil Nadu

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's (TOI) news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news glob…

Geopolitics

Bengal tense after killing of Suvendu's aide; eyewitnesses recount 'point-blank' shooting: What we know

Times of India – World · India

Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. The incident occurred…

Geopolitics

This ancient Chinese megacity hides mysterious tunnels buried for over 4,000 years

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather global news 24/7. • Th…

Geopolitics

9 shot in legs, 10 held as UP district sees 7 police encounters in 24 hours

Times of India – World · India

UP Police executed an impressive series of raids in Muzaffarnagar, resulting in the capture of 10 wanted suspects during a remarkable 24-hour period marked by …

Geopolitics

Fake number plate, Glock pistols used to kill Suvendu Adhikari's aide: How it happened

Times of India – World · India

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in a meticulously planned ambush near Kolkata airport. Multiple bike-borne shooters, possib…

Geopolitics

‘Did this because BJP came to power’: Suvendu Adhikari aide’s mother seeks life term for killers

Times of India – World · India

Chandranath Rath's mother has called for justice following her son's tragic death at the hands of his assailants, demanding life sentences for the perpetrators…

Geopolitics

'Attempt to tarnish party image': BJP sends notice to Mann over Punjab blast allegations

Times of India – World · India

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks all…

Geopolitics

'Sirf hungama khada karna mera maqsad nahi ... ': Army's pointed message to Pakistan on Operation Sindoor anniversary

Times of India – World · India

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India's 'Atmanirbhar' capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of de…

Tech & Startups

A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York

Wired · Global

The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffre…

Geopolitics

What the BJP’s historic West Bengal victory means for Modi’s India

South China Morning Post – World · China

After his party’s stunning conquest of West Bengal, Narendra Modi stands at a juncture that would have seemed implausible mere months ago. The prime minister w…

Geopolitics

Indonesian captain among crew held as Somali pirates strike again in Horn of Africa

South China Morning Post – World · China

A chilling voice note from her husband was all the warning Indonesian housewife Shanty Shanaya received of his impending kidnapping in some of the world’s most…

Geopolitics

Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold online meetings with displaced residents

South China Morning Post – World · China

The government-appointed administrator of Wang Fuk Court, the Hong Kong estate devastated by a deadly fire last November, will hold two online meetings with di…

Geopolitics

Indiana, Ohio primaries draw midterm battle lines, reinforce Trump’s pull

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Latest votes set up key Senate race, underscore Trump's continued influence over Republican Party.

Geopolitics

Israeli strike kills colonel in Gaza police force, say Palestinian medics

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 17 others wounded in a targeted attack on Naseem al-Kalazani's vehicle in western Khan Younis city.

Geopolitics

Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington’s Frederick Douglass bridge.

Geopolitics

Myanmar: What's behind Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest has been welcomed cautiously abroad, but experts say Myanmar's military may be using it to boost l…

Geopolitics

Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that left one dead, 22 injured

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police say they arrested 18-year-old man after weekend mass shooting at lake party promoted across social mediaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emai…

Geopolitics

‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans

The Guardian – World · Europe

The software company said in February it would cut 2,000 jobs but, as it touts new technology, workers are still waiting to hear which roles will goFollow our …

Geopolitics

‘We just want our children to be safe’: two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp

The Guardian – World · Europe

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to VictoriaGet our breaking …

Geopolitics

Search called off for Australian hiker missing in rugged Canadian national park

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police suspend ‘extensive’ six-day air and ground search in Nova Scotia, citing ‘no new information’Teams in eastern Canada have called off an “extensive” six-…

Geopolitics

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

BBC News – World · Europe

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Geopolitics

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire

BBC News – World · Europe

Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz technically open, but not operating: National shipowners' body head

Times of India – World · India

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces immense risks despite remaining technically open, with Indian vessels experiencing significant disruptio…

Geopolitics

Clashes, firing, vandalism rock West Bengal, BJP calls for calm

Times of India – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Post-election violence erupted in West Bengal, triggering clashes, gunfire, and vandalism f…

Geopolitics

'Watch without disturbing for 6 months': MK Stalin’s message as TVK prepares to form govt

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The DMK party will wait for Chief C. Joseph Vijay to form a government in Chennai. • Outgoing CM …

Geopolitics

One year of Operation Sindoor: How India recalibrated its national security approach

Times of India – World · India

Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists working around the clock to deliver current and co…

Geopolitics

West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected stepping down after her party’s defeat.

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