Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to attacks

Iran fires missiles at Israel

TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) – Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes at Israel on Friday night, with explosions heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the country’s two biggest cities, following Israel’s biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as authorities urged the public to take shelter. Missiles were seen over Tel Aviv’s skyline, with the military saying Iran had fired two salvos.

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Oil steady ahead of OPEC+ meeting as trade war concerns ease

Oil falls

LONDON: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as easing trade war concerns offset expectations OPEC+ will decide to increase output at a meeting later this week. Brent crude futures were down 28 cents, or 0.4%, at $64.46 a barrel by 1154 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 33 cents, or 0.5%, to $61.20 a barrel. Easing trade war concerns are lifting prices, but the upside remains limited until it is clear what the OPEC+ will decide on Saturday, said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo. The Organization of…

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SEPA to launch aggressive marine pollution strategy to save Karachi’s coastline, ocean life

marine pollution

Karachi In a major development for environmental protection in Sindh, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) is set to unveil a comprehensive strategy aimed at combating marine pollution along Karachi’s coastal belt. The initiative will seek to safeguard marine life and coastal areas from the ongoing damage caused by the unchecked discharge of domestic and industrial effluents. The newly appointed Director General of SEPA, Waqar Hussain Phulpoto, made this announcement while addressing a roundtable discussion on environmental governance in Sindh, organised by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH)…

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Oil prices stable as tariff and Ukraine uncertainty dominates sentiment

Oil falls

LONDON: Oil prices were little changed on Monday after registering a monthly loss for the first time since November, while investors await the outcome of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and repercussions from U.S. tariffs. Brent crude rose 11 cents, or 0.15%, to $72.92 a barrel by 1105 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 3 cents, or 0.04%, at $69.79. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he believed he could salvage his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, he said talks needed to…

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Will Sanju Samson Be Selected in India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Will Sanju Samson Be Selected in India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025? January 14, 2025 A player who has been in rich form for India in white-ball cricket is Sanju Samson, who enjoyed success on the South Africa tour last year and looked primed for a place in the Indian national cricket team squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, rumours around the cricketing circles suggest that the wicketkeeper batter is likely to miss the CT 2025 ticket to Dubai. Will Rohit Sharma Go To Pakistan for Captains’ Photoshoot for ICC Champions Trophy…

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