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Fuel oil shipments to the US Gulf Coast reach a 5-year low as refinery demand declines

Exports of fuel oil destined for the US Gulf Coast plunged last month to their lowest level since January 2019, reflecting a weakening of refinery demand as margins have softened, analysts said.

Elon Musk’s X faces massive outage, 80% of users report issues

Users of social media platform X experienced brief outages in the United States around 10:28 am ET on Saturday (Sep 7) that lasted less than an hour. Downdetector.

India: Homeless man dies after being hit and dragged by car for 10 metres

A 45-year-old homeless man died after being hit by a car and dragged by it for at least 10 metres in the Indian capital's Connaught Place, reported news agency PTI.

Six Maldivians among 15 foreign personnel trained by Indian Army

Six officers from the Maldivian Armed Forces are among the batch of 15 foreign military personnel that completed their 11-month training on Saturday (Sep 7), at the Indian Army's Officers Training Academy in the southern Indian city of Chennai.

UK PM Starmer visits Dublin, aims to 'reset' ties with Ireland

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer began the first visit by a British leader to Ireland in five years, aiming to "reset" the relationship with the island nation and the broader European Union (EU).

'Boys in smaller places,' Former coach Rahul Dravid reveals reason behind India's dominance

Former head coach Rahul Dravid believes that the reason behind India's dominance in world cricket is 'talent coming from every corner of the country.' Dravid made the comments on sidelines of the 50-year-celebration of a cricket club.

Russia-Ukraine war: Meloni for India mediating Russia-Ukraine

Russia Ukraine conflict is far from over in the latest three people were injured in Russia's Belgorod region after Ukrainian shells hit the town. Meanwhile Kyiv said that it struck an Ammunition Depot.

Mega showdown at PTI's Jalsa in Islamabad

PTI leaders rallied on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, demanding the “immediate release” of their founder, Imran Khan, while criticising the government for marginalising the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Nord Stream blast probe: Poland slams Germany, claims Russian hand

Germany and Poland have hit out at each other over investigation into the Nord Stream explosions Germany has accused Poland of sabotaging the investigation. Poland has denied the accusation claiming it is investigating a possible Russian hand in the attack.

Pope celebrates holy mass in Papua Guinea, 35,000 people attend mass in port Moresby

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Papua New Guinea, urging openness to God and others while praying for peace in Asia-Pacific region. Watch to know more.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects naval base building site

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the importance of strengthening naval power as he toured a naval base construction site, state media KCNA reported on Sunday (September 8, 2024).

Abu Dhabi's crown prince to meet PM Modi, President Murmu on Monday

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Delhi on Sunday on a two-day maiden visit to India to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas, including energy and connectivity.

Nigeria: Truck carrying travellers collides with fuel tanker, 48 killed

At least 48 people were killed on Sunday (Sep 8) in a fuel tanker truck explosion following a collision with another vehicle in north-central Nigeria, the state's disaster management agency said.

Pakistan police alleges PTI protesters pelted stones

PTI leaders rallied on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, demanding the “immediate release” of their founder, Imran Khan, while criticising the government for marginalising the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Israel-Jordan border shooting: Netanyahu condemns despicable shooting

A gunman from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border crossing in the occupied West Bank before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli authorities said.

Rishabh Pant makes comeback as India name 16-man squad for first Test vs Bangladesh

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday (Sep 8). Rishabh Pant made a comeback into the Test team for the first time since his life-threatening accident in December 2022, while KL Rahul has also been included.

Top 10 world news: Defence minister exhorts PoK residents to 'join India'; Trump leads in new poll, & more

India's Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to join India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was addressing a public rally in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir where he said PoK will soon become a part of India.

'Delivered a spectacular...,' former IOC executive on success of Paris Paralympics

The Paris Paralympics were the "greatest ever," according to a former IOC marketing executive, while another told AFP that it "delivered in spades" the thing that people relate most to in sport—emotion.

Fresh Violence in Manipur: Women protest in Imphal and adjoining areas over violence

Protests erupted in the Keisampat area of Imphal, Manipur, on the evening of September 8, as a torch rally was carried out by a large group of demonstrators. The protest was organized to raise voices against the escalating violence that has engulfed the state in recent weeks, sparking widespread concern among residents.