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Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

Brent crude jumps, settles up over $3 after tanker attacks

By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures settled over $3 a barrel higher on Thursday as new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies while investors reassessed the outlook for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Brent finished up $3.67, or 3.88% at $98.29 a barrel.

After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle

After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle

President Donald Trump faces a tough decision on his unpopular war against Iran after the Republican Party's midterm losses

Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Signs Defense and Development Deals

Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Signs Defense and Development Deals

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. The meeting resulted in the signing of a defense cooperation agreement between the two nations' defense ministries, which the Syrian Foreign Ministry highlighted as the most significant of the deals, though specific terms were not disclosed. Additionally, the Saudi Fund for Development committed to providing $403 million in loans to Syria. These loans are allocated across six agreements with Syria's Finance Ministry, targeting critical sectors such as energy, housing, health, and infrastructure. Notable allocations include $100 million for rebuilding and equipping damaged healthcare facilities and $90 million for the rehabilitation of the Aleppo thermal power plant. The discussions also covered regional and international security, emphasizing the safety of international shipping, the reliability of energy supplies, and global economic stability. Both leaders called for de-escalati...

Dr. Greg O'Corry-Crowe Leads Marine Mammal Research at Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Greg O'Corry-Crowe Leads Marine Mammal Research at Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Greg O’Corry-Crowe, a Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), is spearheading extensive research into the molecular and behavioral ecology of various marine mammal species. His program combines molecular genetic analysis with field ecology, focusing on marine apex predators across polar, temperate, and tropical ecosystems. Dr. O'Corry-Crowe's current studies include beluga whales, Steller sea lions, ice seals, bottlenose dolphins, and polar bears. Before joining FAU, he was an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and led a research group at NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center for 14 years. His academic background includes B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from University College Dublin, where he initially focused on terrestrial mammals.

Airstrikes kill more than 2 dozen people near Yemen's capital, Houthis say

Airstrikes kill more than 2 dozen people near Yemen's capital, Houthis say

Houthi rebels say airstrikes have hit homes in a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, killing at least 27 people and wounding dozens

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Defense Cooperation Deal, $403 Million in Loans

Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Defense Cooperation Deal, $403 Million in Loans

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have overseen the signing of multiple agreements, including a defense cooperation deal and over $403 million in Saudi loans for Syria. These loans are designated for Syria's energy, housing, health, and infrastructure sectors. The agreements were finalized during President al-Sharaa's second visit to Riyadh within a month. The Syrian Foreign Ministry highlighted the defense cooperation agreement between the two countries' defense ministries as the most significant, though its terms were not disclosed. This development follows Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's statement about evaluating Syria's potential entry into a mutual defense pact involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, referred to as the 'Mecca alliance.' The discussions between the leaders also covered the current regional and international situation, emphasizing the impact of military escalation on regional security, international shipping, energy ...

Saudi and Syrian Leaders Urge De-escalation to Safeguard Global Security and Economy

Saudi and Syrian Leaders Urge De-escalation to Safeguard Global Security and Economy

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have called for intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent further military escalation in the region. During discussions in Riyadh, the leaders warned that renewed hostilities could severely impact regional security, international shipping, energy supplies, and the global economy. A joint statement, carried by the Saudi Press Agency, emphasized the need to strengthen regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions, contain crises, and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy. They specifically urged an immediate halt to activities threatening maritime security and shipping routes in the Red Sea, Bab Al-Mandab Strait, and Strait of Hormuz. This meeting, which also included discussions on bilateral ties and cooperation across various sectors, comes amid heightened regional tensions, including the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

Oil jumps over $3 as investors assess Iran war future, tanker attacks

Oil jumps over $3 as investors assess Iran war future, tanker attacks

By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Brent futures rose more than $3 a barrel on Thursday, as investors reassessed the outlook for the US-Israeli war with Iran, while new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies.

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow

Massive fin whale glides past divers in rare encounter off Costa Rica

Massive fin whale glides past divers in rare encounter off Costa Rica

"This may be one of the first verified records [of fin whales] in Costa Rican waters.”

Scientists Discover Unidentified Baby North Atlantic Right Whale, Boosting Conservation Hopes

Scientists Discover Unidentified Baby North Atlantic Right Whale, Boosting Conservation Hopes

Researchers in Canada have captured images of a previously unidentified baby North Atlantic right whale off Anticosti Island in Quebec. This discovery, confirmed by scientists at the New England Aquarium in Boston, indicates the calf was likely born months ago but went undocumented during winter surveys. The mother has been identified as Silt, a 38-year-old whale known to researchers. This finding increases the total number of baby right whales discovered from the most recent birthing season to 24, marking it as the most productive year for the species since 2009 and the fourth-highest count on record. North Atlantic right whales, numbering only about 380 globally, have experienced a population decline since 2010, making each new birth crucial for their survival. The whale was spotted by researchers from the Mingan Island Cetacean Study, a nonprofit organization, despite extensive boat-based and aerial surveys along the U.S. East Coast failing to detect it earlier.

Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

Iran’s top diplomat has spoken with Persian Gulf leaders amid regional tensions over potential U.S. military actions