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DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) – An oil refinery on ‌Iran’s Lavan Island was targeted in an “enemy attack” ​on Wednesday, which caused ​no casualties, the National ⁠Iranian Oil Refining and ​Distribution Company said, according ​to the Oil Ministry’s news outlet, Shana. The company said the ​facility was hit ​at around 10 a.m. (0630 GMT), adding ‌that ⁠safety and firefighting teams were working to contain the blaze and secure ​the ​site.

Australian health experts are warning that Meta is removing social media posts designed to educate the public about dangerous illicit drugs, raising concern that vital health information is being blocked at the very moment it is needed most. ABC reported on April 7 that public health workers say lives could be put at risk when educational alerts about harmful substances are taken down by automated moderation systems. The concern centers on harm reduction groups that use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to warn people about especially potent or contaminated drugs circulating in the community. According to ABC and the…

The World Bank has approved a six-year urban development program worth 540 million US dollars (approximately 2.1 trillion shillings) to boost urban development in cities, municipalities, and refugee-hosting districts across the country. The funding will support improvements in road networks, drainage systems, waste management, and local economic infrastructure, such as markets and bus parks, among other initiatives, with more municipalities being included. A total of 49 areas, including cities, municipalities, and districts, are set to benefit

A man in the United States who intentionally allowed venomous snakes to bite him more than 200 times over nearly two decades may now help scientists develop a broad antivenom that could save lives around the world. Tim Friede, 58, carried out the painful and dangerous experiment to build immunity against some of the deadliest snakes on Earth. Friede, who had no formal scientific training, began injecting himself with small doses of venom before later allowing snakes to bite him directly, often on the fingers or forearm. His effort nearly killed him several times, including an early incident in 2001…

A British warship and aircraft tracked and monitored Russian submarines trying to survey vital undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic, ensuring they fled the area, the defence secretary, john healey , has said. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Healey said the UK operation lasted more than a month and saw a royal navy warship and P8 marine patrol aircraft “track and deter any malign activity” by three Russian submarines. Declining to reveal precisely where the operation took place, Healey said it did not happen in UK territorial waters but in the exclusive economic zone that extends up to…

A tourist destination in northern China is gaining global attention for offering visitors a landscape that looks strikingly similar to the surface of Mars. The site, Wulanhada Volcano Geopark in Inner Mongolia, has become known for its dramatic volcanic terrain, wide open grasslands, and surreal red and black rock formations. The geopark features a chain of more than 30 inactive volcanoes and is often described as a natural volcano museum because of its rare and well preserved geological features. Travel platforms describe it as one of Inner Mongolia’s standout attractions, while recent social media and news clips have helped push…

Organizers of a popular London music festival say it has been canceled after the headliner,Kanye West was blocked from traveling to the United Kingdom. The announcement that West, who is known as Ye, would headline the three-day Wireless Festival had sparked criticism from Jewish groups and politicians, who highlighted his repeated antisemitic remarks in recent years. The backlash saw major sponsors Pepsi and Diageo withdraw from the event, which had been scheduled for July 10-12. It also drew criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who had called the decision for West to headline “deeply concerning.” Now, British officials have…

Step aboard a Boeing 767 operated by United Airlines and you’ll encounter the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences — a smart foyer with gray walls and the rich blue United globe logo, rows of Polaris business-class suites, a dark purple premium economy section and blue economy seats equipped with the latest inflight entertainment systems. While the cabin fittings might be everything a traveler expects from one of the world’s leading airlines in 2026, on some 767s there’s an experience they probably didn’t expect — a ride on one of the oldest airplanes that United flies. United took delivery of…

China’s economy is showing firmer momentum in early 2026, supported by stronger factory activity, improved holiday spending and policy efforts to keep growth stable. Reuters reported that China’s January to February economic data beat expectations, with growth helped mainly by exports, holiday consumption and an expansion in investment. Manufacturing has been a key part of that rebound. China’s official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.4 in March from 49.0 in February, returning to expansion and marking the fastest factory growth in a year, while a private PMI survey also showed manufacturing expanding for a fourth straight month. At the same time,…

Israel’s early sense of wartime unity is showing signs of strain as the conflict with Iran stretches on, with public confidence weakening and political divisions beginning to reappear. A CNN report published on April 4 said support inside Israel for the war’s goals has started to slip as the fighting grows longer and more costly. The pressure comes as Israeli leaders signal the campaign could continue for some time. Reuters reported on March 31 that Israel was prepared to keep striking Iran for “weeks to come,” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the war was already beyond the halfway point.…