Oil prices rose in Asian morning trading today, Monday, as market sentiment was boosted by positive economic data from China and the United States, as well as expectations of continued crude supply cuts from major producers. According to Reuters, Brent crude rose 17 cents, or 0.2 %, to $88.72 a …

The United States is reportedly set to send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, despite international concerns over health risks the weaponry poses to civilians. The administration of President Joe Biden will unveil a new military aid package for Ukraine next week, according to a document seen by Reuters. …

Russia’s former president has described Ukraine’s Western backers as a “pro-Nazi coalition”, dismissing the idea of Moscow reconciling with the West as a vain illusion. Washington and its allies in Europe and elsewhere continue to support Kiev despite it acting increasingly like the Nazis during World War II, Dmitry Medvedev …

Tensions have escalated in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, with local sources reporting an airstrike in the city’s southern region that claimed the lives of at least 20 civilians including two children. “The death toll from the aerial bombardment in southern Khartoum has risen to 20 civilians,” the neighborhood’s resistance …

Governor of Holy Karbala Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi says that 14 million people have reached the city so far to participate in the Arbaeen procession. This year’s Arbaeen procession is considered the biggest one in the past years, Al-Khattabi stressed. He added that the Iraqi prime minister directly supervises and monitors the implementation …