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April 18, 2024 2:53 PM

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, officials said on Thursday, declaring the highest alert on the situation. ...

April 18, 2024 1:33 PM

Asia stocks bounce as soaring dollar pauses

Asian stocks made their biggest gains in a month on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond markets steadied as investors stepped back to assess the interest rate outlook. Oil found support following its sharpest fall in two-and-a-half m...

April 18, 2024 11:08 AM

EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel

European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. The summit in Brussels is the first meeting ...

April 18, 2024 10:36 AM

UAE grapples with storm aftermath for third consecutive day

The United Arab Emirates is still dealing with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm that caused widespread disruption across the country this week. In Dubai, operations at the airport, a major travel hub, remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm f...

Last updated on: 25th June 2026

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