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Shell Profits Surge to $9.84bn Amidst Global Energy Crisis
Shell reported a net profit of $9.84bn for the second quarter of 2024, more than double the previous year's figure. The increase is attributed to rising oil and gas prices influenced by Middle East conflict, while production from its integrated gas division fell.
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WorldUS launches strikes on Iran after attack on American forces in Jordan
The US military has begun retaliatory strikes against Iran following an attempted attack on American troops in the Middle East. At least 20 members of Iraq’s Iran-backed paramilitary forces were killed in joint US-Saudi airstrikes, drawing condemnation from Iraq’s presidency.
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WorldSaudi Arabia Strikes Iranian Proxies in Iraq
Saudi Arabia, alongside the US, has conducted strikes against Iranian proxy militias in Iraq believed to be responsible for drone attacks on the Kingdom. This action marks a shift as Saudi Arabia attempts to navigate a complex regional conflict involving Iran and its allies.
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WorldTrump meets Zelensky and Netanyahu amid global conflicts
President Donald Trump held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Discussions focused on Ukraine's request for Patriot missile production licenses and shared objectives concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions. The meetings occurred as the US military reported intercepting an Iranian attack.
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