Jay Hilotin

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Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast

Suspected Houthi strike on Saudi pipeline and ship attacks fuel oil shock

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Middle East escalation: Iranian strikes hit US aircraft in Jordan, Brent crude tops $107 after Houthi seizure of Mocha, vessels attacked near Oman's Khasab

'Live baby rat' in takeaway noodles: HK shop charged

Hong Kong restaurant prosecuted after live baby rat reportedly found in takeaway meal

A still from Google Street View showing part of Wah Sing Street in Hong Kong.

2,977 lights recreate Twin Towers over NY Harbour

One drone for every life lost: The Twin Towers return in light ahead of 25th anniversary

On Thursday night (Sept. 10, 2026), 2,977 lights rose above New York Harbour, one for each life lost on September 11, 2001, before forming the Twin Towers against the New York City skyline. The commemorative installation was created in collaboration with members of the 9/11 community, including family members, survivors and first responders, to mark the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks.

2 vessels hit near Oman's Khasab as shipping risks rise

Iranian state media reported blasts in Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab

Trump said oil prices, which have surged amid the conflict, are unlikely to ease before the midterms

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today

Rising oil, shipping risks as Houthis threaten Saudi routes and Red Sea chokepoint

Passengers disembark at Dubai International Airport.

Iran ex-presidents call for ‘dignified end to war'

Their remarks trigger sharp backlash, condemnation from hardliners and loyalist rallies

Former Iranian presidents Mohammad Khatami (left) and Hassan Rouhani.

Saudi oil pipeline 'hit' as Houthi attacks escalate

Unconfirmed blaze raises concerns for Saudi Arabia’s vital Red Sea oil lifeline

A large smoke plume was reportedly visible over the desert southeast of Medina, along the general route of the 1,200-km East-West pipeline, or "Petroline", toward Mahd adh-Dhahab.

Iran deploys hundreds of IRGC officers to Yemen

Iran’s expanded role in Yemen heightens risk to global energy and trade

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iranian strikes hit US aircraft at Jordan base: report

Iranian strikes cripple A-10, damage F-15s at Jordan base, no US fatalities

An American A-10 attack aircraft, known as "Warthog" used in targeting fast-attack boats in the Strait Hormuz, has been reportedly damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. About eight F-15 fighter jets also reportedly sustained "light damage" but were returned to service, according to a US media report.

Brent crude tops $107 after Houthis' seizure of Mokha

Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea chokepoints, driving Brent and WTI sharply higher

Strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people, a medical source in the Yemeni port city of Mokha told AFP, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery on the Red Sea coast.

2 vessels hit near Oman’s Khasab as shipping risks rise

Fresh attack near Oman’s Musandam heightens risks for Strait of Hormuz traffic

Two vessels were struck about 4 nautical miles west of Khasab. One caught fire, while the condition of the second vessel was not immediately known. The incident was recorded in UKMTO Warning 133-26, issued at 1910 UTC (11:10 PM GST on Sept. 10, 2026).

VW’s €25,000 EV is already sold out: 30,000 orders

VW’s cheapest EV sells out as Europe’s electric-car rebound gathers pace

Volkswagen is betting on its new family of electric city cars to fight back against Chinese automakers like BYD. The VW ID. Polo is already sold out across all trims, as per German newspaper Automobilwoche. The base VW ID. Polo Trend with the 37 kWh battery, starts at just €24,995, or about $29,000, and offers a WLTP range of 334 km (207 miles).

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