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Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated American energy firms are the primary beneficiaries of a Strait of Hormuz closure, warning of long-term damage to oil demand and a boost for alternatives. He also highlighted global resource shortages and questioned OPEC+'s effectiveness, noting Russia's production decline and need for investment.

Second round of US-Iran talks to ease Middle East tensions is expected in Islamabad, with Pakistan offering full support. Pakistani Army Chief met Iranian Parliament Speaker as diplomatic efforts intensified. US President Trump indicated he might visit Pakistan if a deal is finalized.

According to the Post, however, Musk has been unable to pin down the percentage of Twitter accounts that are not genuine, despite being given access to internal data. Twitter shares, which were already trading lower than the price offered by Musk, sank about four percent on the news in after-market trades.

Finance minister Arun Jaitley will launch the first Arab India Economic Forum here next month to highlight investment opportunities in India and discuss solutions to meet investor challenges in the country.

As Qatar seeks to step up its economic engagement with India, Indian companies are looking to tap business opportunities thrown up by the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Israel's military operation in Rafah has hindered truce negotiations with Hamas, stated mediator Qatar on Tuesday. Especially in the past few weeks, we have seen some momentum building but unfortunately things didn't move in the right direction and right now we are on a status of almost a stalemate," Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani told the qatar economic forum.

Elon Musk has affirmed his commitment to leading Tesla for at least five more years, addressing investor concerns amidst political backlash. He defended his involvement with Trump's administration, citing necessary actions despite violent opposition. Musk also criticized the Delaware Chancellor who blocked his $56 billion pay package.

About 1.2 million tickets have been sold for this year's World Cup in Qatar, organisers said on Wednesday, putting a figure on sales for the first time. Chief organiser Hassan Al-Thawadi said there had been "record-breaking" demand for the November-December World Cup, the first held in the Middle East.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Top-ranking officials are trying to sabotage the move to develop and upgrade the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport into a round-the-clock terminal, the People's Action Forum for Thiruvananthapuram Airport has alleged.

Iran, Iraq, Libya and Syria are the countries with which India is planning to sign BIPA in the coming days.

Malaysia denied US claims of helping Iran move sanctioned oil, saying they lack evidence. The US also wanted Malaysia to stop Hamas fundraising, but Malaysia defended its support for Palestine while distancing itself from Hamas' military wing. Speaking at an economic forum in Qatar, Anwar said Malaysia does not have the capacity to monitor ship-to-ship transfers in international waters.

The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday.

Qatar's emir on Monday hit out at what he called unprecedented attacks on Qatar becoming the first Arab country to host the World Cup.

At the UN's World Summit for Social Development, India's Dr. Faizan Ahmed Azizi stressed social inclusion as policy bedrock. He highlighted stalled progress on sustainable development goals, citing conflicts and inequality. Dr. Azizi proposed a Qatar-India Youth Employment Corridor, fostering ethical labor mobility and empowering underprivileged youth through skills training and job placement.

Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of endangering the lives of impoverished children by cutting foreign aid through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), leading to potential increases in measles, HIV, and polio cases. Musk dismissed Gates' claims as false, questioning Gates' judgment on childcare due to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Qatar's Prime Minister expressed concern at the qatar economic forum over the impact of Israel's military operation in Rafah on truce talks with Hamas, highlighting the humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza.