U.S. eases Iranian oil sanctions in scramble to contain energy prices, handing Tehran a boost

In a twist of wartime irony, the United States has moved to ease sanctions on Iranian oil to cool surging energy prices, a potential boon for Tehran as Washington scrambles to contain the economic shockwaves of its military campaign. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the easing of sanctions, first imposed after Iran’s 1979 revolution,…

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Freeing kids from ICE detention

The boy in the grainy video feed sounded desperate. “I don’t want to be here anymore,” he said. “Nothing is good here.” Since early March, 9-year-old Deiver Henao Jimenez had been held with his parents at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas, where children have complained of limited education, lights that never turn…

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K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch K-pop stars BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since October 2022, in the historic heart of South Korea’s capital. BBC Seoul correspondent Jake Kwon has been speaking to BTS fans in Gwanghwamun Square ahead of the comeback concert. The seven K-pop stars – RM, Jin,…

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Tour of Sania Mirza’s ₹13 crore Hyderabad residence; a Greek-inspired luxury villa with personal style

Sania Mirza needs no introduction. The former World No. 1 doubles tennis player and a six-time Grand Slam champion, Mirza is an icon who changed the perception of Indian women in international tennis. She has been honoured with some of the most prestigious awards including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. Besides her…

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