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Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels in September, but tanker attacks increase

Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels in September, but tanker attacks increase

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Middle East oil exports exceeded pre-war levels in September, shipping data from Kpler and Vortexa showed on Monday, as Gulf producers ramped up cargoes despite attacks on vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Air India Extends Flight Suspensions to Israel Amid Regional Tensions

Air India Extends Flight Suspensions to Israel Amid Regional Tensions

Air India has prolonged the suspension of its flights to Israel until the end of July. This decision comes amidst ongoing regional tensions and airspace disruptions, which have also led to various flight cancellations and delays, particularly affecting travelers in the UAE. While the specific number of suspended flights to Israel is not detailed, the airline's broader operations in the region have been impacted. Other airlines, including Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad, have also experienced delays and cancellations on routes connecting through Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with some extending suspensions for several months. The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has resumed normal air-navigation operations but continues real-time monitoring, acknowledging that regional routing can still affect international journeys.

Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit

Lack of transparency in what space weapons nations are pursuing and even on what's already in orbit

The United States military recently confirmed that the U.S. has deployed weapons in space

Spain's prime minister calls early elections aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis

Spain's prime minister calls early elections aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis

Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints cloud the outlook for sustained higher flows.

My son was killed Oct. 7, 2023. We couldn't bury him for over 760 days

My son was killed Oct. 7, 2023. We couldn't bury him for over 760 days

For the first time since Oct. 7, 2023, we can sit beside our son, touch the stone that carries his name, and grieve the way parents should.

How stocks will react when the catalysts are few

How stocks will react when the catalysts are few

Tech stocks led the U.S. market last week and may lead again if Middle East tensions stay muted. Watch the Fed minutes and earnings from Delta Air Lines.

Iran, China, and Israeli Groups Utilize AI Agents for Social Media Influence Campaigns

Iran, China, and Israeli Groups Utilize AI Agents for Social Media Influence Campaigns

U.S. officials and security researchers have identified novel uses of artificial intelligence by Iran, China, and groups in Israel to conduct sophisticated influence campaigns on social media platforms. These campaigns leverage Chinese 'open-source' AI models to create 'agents' – bots capable of operating software and completing tasks autonomously. These AI agents then establish networks of fake accounts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok, seeding them with false posts about politics and current events to sway public opinion. This marks one of the first instances where AI agents have managed every stage of influence campaigns, from account creation to message coordination, often with safeguards against manipulation disabled. While the campaigns were described as crude, their ability to operate with minimal human intervention and at an unprecedented scale has raised significant concerns among U.S. intelligence and major tech companies.

Time Magazine Highlights Jewish Identity of 'Rising Stars' Across Various Fields

Time Magazine Highlights Jewish Identity of 'Rising Stars' Across Various Fields

Time magazine has recognized several Jewish figures on its 'Time100 Next' list, which identifies influential rising stars across various sectors including arts, technology, and politics. These individuals have openly discussed how their Jewish identity has shaped their experiences, serving as both a source of inspiration and, at times, angst. Among those featured are actress Marisa Abela, who drew on her Jewish heritage for roles; Massachusetts Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss, a staunch advocate for centrism and the U.S.-Israel alliance; actress and filmmaker Molly Gordon, who connects her Jewishness to comedy; painter Sasha Gordon, who identifies as culturally Jewish; fashion designer Daniella Kallmeyer, known for her Jewish queer community Shabbat dinners; actress Joey King, who embraced her Jewish identity in a Holocaust-themed miniseries; Israeli Knesset member Naama Lazimi, a left-wing politician focused on social justice; Israeli-born tech leader Yotam Segev, who noted increased awareness ...

Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

By Jarrett Renshaw and Kanishka Singh GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-exempt diesel that he unveiled from a rally stage in Nebraska.

Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis

Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed Houthis

By Mohammed Ghobari, Timour Azhari and Eman Abouhassira ADEN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all areas of the country controlled by the .

OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep November oil output targets steady, sources say

OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep November oil output targets steady, sources say

By Ahmad Ghaddar, Alex Lawler and Olesya Astakhova LONDON/MOSCOW, Oct 4 (Reuters) - OPEC+ has agreed in principle to keep oil production targets steady for November, three sources close to the matter said ahead of the group's meeting on Sunday.