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OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East. The eight-strong V8 (Voluntary Eight) group in the alliance, which includes top oil producers Saudi

Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

Grey and brutalist, showy and shimmering -- the stark contrasts of the Italian fashion capital of Milan fuelled the creative mind of Bottega Veneta's Louise Trotter in her second collection for the brand. The city's harsh aspects found expression in the armour-like coats that Trotter sent

Afghanistan warns Iran war will impact whole region

Afghanistan warns Iran war will impact whole region

Afghanistan said on Sunday that the war in neighbouring Iran would negatively impact the whole region and expressed "deep regret" over the violence flaring in multiple countries. The Iranian flag was lowered to half-mast at the country's embassy in Kabul, an AFP journalist said, and

More flights cancelled as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs

More flights cancelled as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs

The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic continued Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes. Israel and Iran traded new attacks Sunday, after Tehran hit both the Dubai International

'One Battle After Another' wins top producer award before Oscars

'One Battle After Another' wins top producer award before Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was named best picture by Hollywood producers on Saturday, continuing its awards season streak before the Oscars. The Producers Guild Awards (PGA) win cements the film, about the rise of extremism in the United States, as a frontrunner for

Pro-Iran protesters try to storm US missions in Pakistan, Iraq

Pro-Iran protesters try to storm US missions in Pakistan, Iraq

Pro-Iranian protesters angered by the death of Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei tried to storm the US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi on Sunday, leaving eight dead, and the fortified Green Zone hosting Washington's embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Iranian state media confirmed the death

Before dawn, ancient drum rite wakes Istanbul faithful to fast

Before dawn, ancient drum rite wakes Istanbul faithful to fast

It's 3:30 am and lights are slowly coming on in the homes lining a narrow Istanbul street as people are woken up by the rhythmic thump of a drum. Emerging onto a balcony, Sibel Savas and her grandson look down as the drummer -- or davulcu in Turkish