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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A collision between two oil tankers just east of the world’s most critical oil choke point, the Strait of Hormuz, could bring about a potential environmental disaster, Greenpeace said on Thursday. The two giant tankers, ADALYNN and Front Eagle, crashed Tuesday in the Gulf of Oman and caught fire before the Emirati national guard intervened to evacuate crew members. No injuries were reported, according to Emirati authorities. Satellite data from NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System showed heat signatures in the area early Tuesday morning. Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed…

BENGALURU :Tata Consultancy Services said none of its “systems or users were compromised” as part of the cyberattack that led to the theft of customer data at retailer Marks and Spencer, its client of more than a decade. “As no TCS systems or users were compromised, none of our other customers are impacted” independent director Keki Mistry told its annual shareholder meeting.”The purview of the investigation (of customer) does not include TCS,” Mistry added.This is the first time India’s No 1 IT services company has publicly commented on the cyber hack. M&S did not immediately respond to a request for…

Joining Darren McCaffrey today are Sky’s economics and data editor Ed Conway and Ellie Groves from State Street Global Advisors.

Ureaplasma is a little-known but surprisingly common infection that affects the body harmlessly until it worsens. In most women, it may pose no symptoms, making it easier to ignore. But when it persists and exacerbates, it can lead to complications, especially associated with the reproductive system. Understanding the symptoms of Ureaplasma in females is key to detecting and treating it early. This blog lists all the potential symptoms, along with treatment and preventive measures.  Understanding Ureaplasma Ureaplasma is a bacterium that naturally lives in the genital or urinary tract. It is basically a part of the natural flora of the…

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono this weekend for the Great American Getaway 400.And when it comes to the odds, bettors can dive into that action and place wagers on which driver they think has what it takes to win outright.Last week at Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen closed as the favorite at +200, and he ultimately got into victory lane in the league’s first Cup Series race south of the border. This week, Denny Hamlin is the favorite, and that’s after missing last week’s race following the birth of his son.So which driver takes the checkered flag this weekend?…

César Montes’ towering header helped Mexico strike first vs. Suriname.

[BANGKOK] Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday (Jun 19) for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has provoked widespread anger and put her government on the brink of collapse. Her main coalition partner has quit and she faces calls to resign or hold an election, throwing the kingdom into a fresh round of political instability as it seeks to boost its spluttering economy and avoid US President Donald Trump’s swingeing trade tariffs. The conservative Bhumjaithai party pulled out on Wednesday, saying Paetongtarn’s conduct in the leaked call had wounded the country and the army’s dignity. As…

Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 08:53 PM[BRUSSELS] EU countries Thursday (Jun 19) backed plans by Brussels to give winemakers a leg up – with some tweaks, including reducing labelling requirements for exports and renaming “alcohol-light” products “low-alcohol”.The European Commission in March unveiled a raft of measures to help Europe’s wine sector face challenges from falling demand, to climate change and global trade tensions.Europe accounts for 60 per cent of the world’s production but young people in the bloc are drinking less as they seek healthier lifestyles.To offset this, the commission proposed creating common definitions, including an “alcohol-light” label for…

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reduced its overnight target reverse repurchase rate to 5.25% on Thursday Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 04:03 PM[MANILA] The Philippine central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point for the second time this year, as widely expected, after inflation remained below target.The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reduced its overnight target reverse repurchase rate to 5.25 per cent on Thursday (Jun 19), matching the forecast by 29 of 30 economists in a Bloomberg survey. One saw a hold.The BSP stayed on an easing path after inflation slowed further in May, staying…

ISLAMABAD :In its efforts to sell its struggling national airline, Pakistan has received expressions of interest from five parties, including business groups and a military-backed firm, the Privatisation Ministry said on Thursday.The bids were submitted ahead of a June 19 deadline to acquire up to 100 per cent of Pakistan International Airlines, which has accumulated over $2.5 billion in losses in roughly a decade. Still, following a major restructuring, it posted its first operating profit in 21 years in the year through June 2024.The sale is seen as a test of Pakistan’s ability to shed loss-making state firms and meet…