WASHINGTON / Content Syndication Services / – Oil prices rose more than $2 a barrel on Thursday as traders reacted to new tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp fall in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude futures climbed $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $2.60, or 2.89%, to $92.63 a barrel. The gains followed an…
News
UN pressure grew for restored Strait of Hormuz passage after Antonio Guterres warned that shipping limits threaten global trade and commerce.
The United Nations says shrinking aid, rising debt costs and a widening finance gap are pushing global development goals further off track.
Water Forward sets a global framework to improve water security, expand services and support resilience for more than 1 billion people.
HOUSTON: NASA’s Artemis II crew aboard the Orion spacecraft set a new record for the farthest distance traveled by…
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are tightening coordination against unauthorized copying of advanced AI systems through the Frontier…
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said Thursday that Gen. Randy A. George is retiring from his post as the 41st Chief…
FLORIDA: NASA launched Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on…
NEW YORK: The United Nations urged governments, businesses and households to reshape food systems and curb waste, saying the world discards…
Health
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to accept for review Moderna’s application to license its seasonal influenza vaccine…
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: U.S. regulators have classified a recall affecting more than 80,000 single serve coffee pods made for Keurig brewers…
FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 therapy for obesity, offering a new weight loss option for adults with chronic conditions.
INDIANAPOLIS, December 12, 2025: Eli Lilly and Co. announced that its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, achieved significant weight loss…
WASHINGTON, November 28, 2025: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a nationwide recall of imported cookware…
The US will assess chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease among factors determining visa eligibility, focusing on applicants’ capacity for medical self-sufficiency.
ATLANTA, November 4, 2025: At least seven people have died and 27 others have fallen ill in a multistate…
BOISE, Idaho, October 27, 2025: Idaho has enacted a first-of-its-kind state law that bans nearly all vaccine mandates, a move…
Technology
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA / Content Syndication Services / – Apple introduced Siri AI on June 8, 2026, marking a major upgrade to…
SpaceX launched its upgraded Starship V3 after a countdown halt, marking Flight 12 from South Texas with payload tests and ocean splashdown.
SpaceX 10,000-launch target brings FAA reliability reviews, licensing capacity and airspace oversight into sharper focus in US policy.
Meta begins global layoffs affecting about 10 percent of staff as AI spending, data center costs and team restructuring reshape operations.
AI is reshaping weather forecasting as agencies use advanced models to improve flood alerts, early warnings and climate readiness.
OpenAI has added Codex to ChatGPT mobile, letting developers manage coding tasks on iOS and Android from connected machines.
SpaceX is set to debut Starship V3 with Super Heavy changes, Starlink simulators and new tests for upper stage systems during Flight 12.
OpenAI launched three realtime voice models for its API, adding live translation, streaming transcription and smarter voice reasoning tools.
Blue Origin landed a reused New Glenn booster, but BlueBird 7 reached the wrong orbit, leaving AST SpaceMobile to deorbit the satellite.
Sports
President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Washington as host of the 2026 World Cup draw, confirming the group ceremony for December 5.
The US, Canada, and Mexico have launched trilateral efforts to counter drone threats, ensuring robust security measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Russian engineers have developed an AI robot that enhances athletic performance with real-time monitoring, customized training plans, and injury prevention tools.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to win Wimbledon, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to claim his maiden title at the All England Club.
Lifestyle
The world’s most immersive mega-coaster, Mission Ferrari, will debut at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on 12th January, 2023.…
Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens…
To celebrate the indescribable drive and competitive spirit of all athletes and fans, Apple launched the International Collection…
The talented team of watchmakers and designers at OLTO-8 just launched a unique mechanical watch for those who…
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced the release of four new GST-B400 watches, the latest additions to the G-SHOCK…
The LEGO Group has taken the covers off a new LEGO version of one of the most coveted…
Halal cosmetics market is projected to grow through to 2028 according to the 2021 Global Industry Research Report…
Driven by the belief that the kitchen is the original lab, where culinary science and personal expression fuel…