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ECONOMY

Oil prices approach $100 as Middle East tensions raise supply concerns

The latest price jump came amid an intensification of the U.S.-Iran conflict and attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces on Saudi energy facilities.

Technology

China and Russia reaffirm strategic ties with North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory messages to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion

Asia

Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensions

To Lam began his trip to Russia on September 7 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, before travelling to France for an official visit and the International Space Summit in Paris.

World

U.S. strikes five Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets Jordan base and U.S. warships

Iran responded with ballistic missile attacks against Al Azraq, a military base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

AUTOMOBILE

Indian auto industry records best-ever August retail as alternative fuels overtake petrol

The shift comes amid rising fuel costs, growing consumer interest in fuel-efficient vehicles and increasing adoption of cleaner technologies.

TELECOM

HFCL secures ?2,329-crore international OFC supply contract

HFCL said the engagement reinforces its technological capabilities, manufacturing scale and competitive positioning in the global OFC market.

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ASIA

Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensions

To Lam began his trip to Russia on September 7 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, before travelling to France for an official visit and the International Space Summit in Paris.

Volcanic eruption strands 270,000 passengers across Indonesia, grounds over 2,000 flights

The disruption has forced passengers to make alternative travel arrangements.

China conducts seabed survey east of Taiwan amid rising maritime tensions

According to Chinese authorities, the information gathered will support scientific research into seabed sediments, tectonic structures, deep-crustal architecture and geological evolution.

Nepal floods affect 1.6 million people, death toll reaches 1,050

Chitwan reported the highest number of recovered bodies at 321, followed by Nawalparasi East with 216, Nawalparasi West with 170 and Nuwakot with 142.

China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s presence at Pacific Islands Forum

The tensions come as China and Taiwan compete for diplomatic influence across the Pacific.