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Oil soars more than 6% as Trump rules out Iran deal, threatens more strikes
Oil prices had been recovering following a memorandum of understanding signed last month to end the war, but they rose by more than 6% early on Wednesday.
Explainer-What are the risks of an LNG tanker explosion?
By Marwa RashadLONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - A Qatari tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) was at risk of exploding, one source said, after it sustained significant damage …
UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 8 (Reuters) - A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Is…
Pakistani rescuers scour waters for cargo plane missing off Karachi coast
ISLAMABAD, July 8 (Reuters) - Pakistani rescuers scoured the waters around the presumed crash site of a Boeing cargo plane on Wednesday, hours after it lost contact with air traff…
Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit
ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to …
Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage off Oman after projectile strike
By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Andrew MillsLONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker remained stranded off Oman on Wednesday after a projectile strike sparked a fire…
Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike as Hormuz risks escalate
By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Andrew MillsLONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker was still stuck off Oman on Wednesday awaiting salvage operations, shipping data…
Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike near Hormuz
LONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat is stationary near the Strait of Hormuz and awaiting salvage operations once a fire on board has been extinguished, a…
Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over' after fighting flares
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" on Wednesday, after fighting flared between the countries sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait…
Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters
By Emily RoseJERUSALEM, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth canceled a meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the possible sale of F-35 fi…
