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Several US airlines raise baggage fees due to higher oil costs associated with Iran war
Delta, United and JetBlue hiked rates even as Delta announced $1bn pre-tax profit in quarter ending JuneMiddle East crisis – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Several major US airlines have raised their baggage fees in recent days, blaming ongoing volatility in oil markets caused by the US-Israeli war in Iran that has almost doubled jet fuel prices.On Tuesday, Delta followed the lead of United Airlines and JetBlue, which announced last week that they were hiking bagga...
Iran Gains Leverage After Ceasefire: Expert
A temporary US, Iran cease-fire may calm markets, but deeper geopolitical risks are intensifying. Former State Department official Jennifer Gavito joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down Iran’s growing leverage over global oil routes, why diplomacy remains fragile, and how rivals like Russia and China are quietly gaining ground while US strategic goals remain unmet. (Source: Bloomberg)
Gas Prices Won’t Quickly Return to Prewar Levels, Even if the Strait of Hormuz Reopens
Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.
How world's first cloned camel 'Injaz' was born in Dubai 17 years ago today
Seventeen years ago today, history was scripted in Dubai as the world’s first cloned camel was born in the emirate. Named Injaz, meaning achievement in Arabic, the female calf arrived at the Camel Reproduction Centre (CRC) after a 378-day pregnancy. Scientists had taken a cell from an adult female camel, fused it with an egg cell, and implanted it into a surrogate — a process that took five years of failed attempts before success.At the time, cloning was still approached with caution. The memor...
Barrister Salman Safdar meets Imran at Adiala jail following IHC’s directives
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Salman Safdar on Thursday met PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail, a day after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed authorities to arrange the meeting. However, the lawyer departed from the premises without sharing any details with the media. The IHC on Wednesday had allowed Safdar to discuss the proceedings of the Al Qadir case with Imran, in which he is representing the former premier. It should be mentioned that this is the second time that Safdar has met Imran this...
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page talk new film "You, Me & Tuscany" and growth from past roles
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
Trump’s Ceasefire Fuels Stock Rally As Analysts Warn Against Market Optimism
A relief rally was spurred by Iran's agreement to a two-week ceasefire.
Pakistan condemns attack on Kuwaiti consulate in Basra, terms it violation of diplomatic norms
The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday condemned the storming and vandalism of the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in Basra, calling it “the violation of the sanctity of the consular premises”. In a statement, the FO showed its deep concern over the incident that happened yesterday in Basra. “Pakistan strongly condemns such acts, which are inconsistent with established diplomatic norms and international law, particularly the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations...
John Lewis boss has pay increased to £1.2m as retailer cuts 3,300 jobs
Jason Tarry sees salary increase by 21% in year to January, while fewer people are employed at John Lewis and Waitrose storesThe boss of the group that owns John Lewis and Waitrose was handed a 21% increase in basic pay last year to £1.2m while the retailer cut 3,300 jobs.Jason Tarry, who became chair of the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) in September 2024, saw his annual salary increase by a fifth to £1.2m in the year to January, from £990,000. Continue reading...
The Air Defense Array That Shielded Iraqi Kurdistan During Iran War
The majority, though not all, of these attacks were intercepted by an array of air defense systems installed by the U.S. and Britain in Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital, Erbil.
Online safety will dominate intray of new Ofcom boss Ian Cheshire
Much is expected of Online Safety Act and less from free speech advocates leaving new boss in difficult placeIan Cheshire’s Ofcom intray is big. It is available online under the regulator’s plan for 2026/27 and covers an array of industries: telecoms; broadband; the postal service; media and the online world.It is the latter that it going to dominate his tenure. Ofcom oversees the Online Safety Act, the legislation that regulates social media in the UK. Much is expected of the act from internet...
New AI too dangerous for public release – Anthropic
The startup reportedly formed Project Glasswing with Big Tech partners and is discussing the model’s capabilities with the US government US artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has built a new model it claims is too powerful to make publicly available, according to the company’s executives, as cited by several media outlets. The firm said on Wednesday that it is discussing the model dubbed Claude Mytho...
Airlines are raising prices for checked bags. Here's how much it will cost.
Four of the six largest U.S. airlines have raised their prices for checked bags. It comes as the Iran war pushed up the cost of jet fuel. The airlines say the bag fee hikes help offset fuel costs. Kris Van Cleave explains what to know.
City veteran Ian Cheshire named as new chair of Ofcom
Former Channel 4 chair and boss of Kingfisher to be appointed at crucial time for UK’s media regulatorBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK media regulator Ofcom has named the City veteran Ian Cheshire as its next chair.Ofcom, which oversees the UK’s media and internet sectors, named Cheshire as its preferred candidate for chair on Wednesday. He will be formally appointed to the role for a four-year term once he has been approved in a parliamentary hearing. Continue reading...
Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul Njie,BBC AfricaandHafsa KhalilEPAAccording to Ukrainian intelligence, individuals from 36 African nations have been reruited to fight for RussiaSixteen Cameroonians have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, the BBC has confirmed after a foreign ministry source verified that a recently leaked diplomatic note circulating on social media ab...
Dollar Sinks 1% to Erase This Year’s Gains on US-Iran Ceasefire
The dollar dropped more than 1% and wiped out its gains for the year after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, stoking investor appetite for riskier assets.
Padres' offense, Fernando Tatis Jr., catching questions and more: Mailbag, Part 2
In Part 1 of this week’s Padres mailbag, we discussed a seemingly imminent sale and how new ownership might affect general manager A.J. Preller. In Part 2, let’s get to some of what’s happening on the field. On to your questions, which have been lightly edited for clarity.The cold weather seems to have awakened the Padres’ bats. Is this because they were dehydrated from Arizona’s desert? — George M.(George submitted this question well before Paul Skenes, pitching Tuesday in frigid temperatures,...
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesFor most of the past six weeks, we have brought you maps of a gummed-up Strait of Hormuz.Approximately 800 ships are believed to have been stuck in the Gulf, many transporting oil and gas, and have been unable and unwilling to exit onto the open seas.During that time, there has been a direct line from the world's biggest traffic jam to rising petrol and diesel...
Strait of Hormuz by No Means Open for Business, Says Oil Analyst Sen
Amrita Sen, founder and director of market intelligence at Energy Aspects, discusses tanker flows in and out of the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran announce a two-week ceasefire and explains why the global oil market is in for further demand destruction. (Source: Bloomberg)
Choithrams rolls out paid parking across some of its UAE stores, ties up with Parkonic
The supermarket chain Choithrams has introduced ticketless parking across selected store locations in the UAE, powered by PARKONIC OS. This operating system is digitally managed and will enable a seamless and ticketless parking experience. As part of the new system, customers will have one hour of complimentary parking, validated at checkout by providing their vehicle license plate number, with the applicable duration automatically adjusted at exit.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow K...