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4 oil tankers ablaze after striking mines near Hormuz

4 oil tankers ablaze after striking mines near Hormuz

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Trump confirms 'limited' US strikes on Qeshm Island

Trump confirms 'limited' US strikes on Qeshm Island

Brent crude was down 1.68% on on Wednesday, WTI slid 0.89% at $95.60 and Murban at $102.20 per barrel, down 2.98%, per OilPrice.com as of 8.09am in Tokyo on Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2026) despite fresh risks of escalation as oil markets trade expectations about future supply, not just current deliveries.

Brent, WTI, Murban crude oil slide on Iran peace hopes

US President Donald Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R), speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026.

Why does Trump keep sending mixed signals on Iran?

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US midterms: Roy Cooper flips N. Carolina senate seat

Roy Cooper's win against Republican Michael Whatley gives Democrats a key victory

UAE driving licence 2027: Validity, age rules explained

Cabinet decision sets out who gets a licence, for how long, and who is exempt from 2027

Democrats win control of US House from Republicans

The elections were a nationwide verdict on Trump's turbulent second term

South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews gets an update on election results from her campaign team.

Dh100m lottery winner reveals home, wedding, AI vision

Anilkumar Bolla recently celebrated one year of his historic win as the UAE's first-ever Dh100 million lottery winner.

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UAE travellers face higher airfares this holiday season

Is your child being bullied? Signs to watch for

Dubai teen turns brother's reading struggle into an app

Fog in Abu Dhabi, possible rain across these emirates

UAE weather: Fog disrupts Abu Dhabi traffic; speed limits cut on key roads

Driving in Dubai: Experts share skills that matter most

Driving in Dubai: Experts share skills that matter most

UAE school winter break 2026: When do holidays start?

UAE employers must provide this document when you leave

Indian expat in Dubai wins Dh25m Big Ticket jackpot

The student teaches. The AI Kid takes the exam

The AI Kids who take exams so their human teachers can prove they understand the concepts

Brain health must be part of talks on healthy ageing

Brain health must be part of talks on healthy ageing

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NVIDIA RTX Spark changes Windows laptops

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Ed Sheeran recalls how SRK led him to Bollywood debut

Ed Sheeran recalls how SRK led him to Bollywood debut

Callum Turner leads race to become the next James Bond

Guessing the next Bond is practically a franchise tradition, but this cycle has been unusually drawn out