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Iran denied Monday any links to a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US military personnel and said it was not seeking an «expansion» of conflict in the Middle East. The killing of three American troops on Sunday in a strike in Jordan marked the first US military losses in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began. US President Joe Biden said "radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq" were behind the strike on the frontier base in Jordan's northeast. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron reiterated a call for Iran «to de-escalate in the region». Iran lambasted what it described as «baseless accusations» and said they were a «projection» and part of a «conspiracy of those who see their interests in dragging America's foot into a new battle». «The Islamic Republic of Iran does not welcome the expansion of conflict in the region,» Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement, adding that Tehran «is not involved in the decisions of the resistance groups». Iran has previously said it sees it as «duty» to support what it calls «resistance groups» in the region but insists they are «independent» in decision and action. Sunday's strike also left 34 personnel wounded, eight of whom required evacuation, according to the US Central Command. US troops operate at the base known as Tower 22 near Jordan's border with Iraq and Syria as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group. Tensions have surged in the Middle East since Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, leaving around 1,140 deaths, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. Israel has since launched a

The board has deferred a sale process in Arqiva while it continues to explore options.

The firm’s global depositary receipts will be available to investors between $8.50-$11 per GDR.

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Rishi Sunak will announce plans on Monday to ban the sale of disposable vapes to prevent their use by children, and reiterate the government's intention to introduce a law preventing younger generations from buying tobacco. Under the new powers, there would be restrictions on vape flavours, a requirement for plain packaging, and changes to how vapes, or e-cigarettes, are displayed to make them less attractive to children.

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Oil prices jumped 1% on Monday on fuel supply concerns after a missile struck a Trafigura-operated fuel tanker in the Red Sea and as Russian refined products exports are set to fall as several refineries are under repair after drone attacks. Brent crude futures climbed 83 cents to $84.38 a barrel by 2341 GMT after hitting a session-high of $84.80. U.S.

Iran-backed militants launch missile attack on Iraq airbase, US soldiers injured Last week, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sent the research satellite Soraya into space. However, Britain, France, and Germany condemned that launch.

Last week at Davos, a group of self-declared rich people demanded that elected politicians force them to pay more tax. The “patriotic millionaires" group announced in a letter, signed by 260 of them, that they would be “proud to pay more" if it were to make for better societies. They also insisted that they were not alone in wanting to pay more.

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Israel vowed Saturday to stop the UN humanitarian aid agency in Gaza from operating after the war, and called for its chief to resign, after the sacking of staff accused of involvement in the October 7 attack. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said Friday it had fired several employees over Israel's accusations, promising a thorough investigation into the claims, which were not specified.

(Reuters) -John Lewis Partnership, the owner of John Lewis and Waitrose, is considering cutting up to 11,000 staff jobs in the next five years, the Guardian reported on Saturday.

Also Read: Red Sea crisis: UK oil tanker catches fire with 22 Indians onboard after Houthi missile attack; Indian Navy responds Supply concerns are evident in the structure of Brent futures. The premium of the first-month contract to the sixth on both Brent and WTI rose to the highest since November, indicating a perception of tighter prompt supply, according to news agency Reuters.

IT, healthcare, tourism and education have been identified as key fields where India and Kazakhstan can expand partnership, according to Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan T.V. Nagendra Prasad.

Indian Navy, the oil tanker has 22 Indian, and 1 Bangladeshi crew onboard. Indian Navy's INS Visakhapatnam, a guided missile destroyer, deployed in the Gulf of Aden deployed a team to help fire-fighting on the United Kingdom's merchant vessel. According to Navy provided information the distress call was made on the night of 26 January, Friday.

Royal Rumble match has stood as a pinnacle in professional wrestling for over three decades, propelling stars from contenders to headline talent. The illustrious event, dating back to 1988, continues its legacy, heading to Tampa, Florida, on January 27. Airing on Peacock in the U.S., the Royal Rumble promises an exhilarating showdown with both men's and women's Royal Rumble matches featuring 30 wrestling icons each. The coveted prize? A chance to headline WrestleMania 40 in April.

Sudha Murty, who is well-known for her strong recommendations on lifestyles said that she asked Akshata and Rishi to be just honest with their work in helping the nation and ignore what people are saying. "I always tell them [Akshata and Rishi], people talk because of your position. And if you're honest, if you're helping your country, your job - what you're doing - people will always talk.

Anand Mahindra took to social media site X (formerly known as Twitter) to share some personal advice with armies across the world when it comes to engaging against the Indian Army. "Some personal advice to other armies: Don’t ever.. EVER… mess with these guys…" the Mahindra Group Chairman wrote.

The British government has called off post-Brexit trade talks with Canada after discussions broke down over disagreements related to the import and export of beef and cheese

An 18th century British painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 has been returned more than a half-century later to the family that bought the painting during the Great Depression

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a missile at a U.S. warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile