By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Oil prices jumped on Friday while Asian markets tumbled, with global investors worrying about an escalation in conflict in the Middle East after explosions were reported near the Iranian city of Isfahan. US crude futures rose 2.1% to trade at $84.5 per barrel during Asian morning trading
North Korea slammed on Friday United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield's tour across South Korea and Japan, as per KCNA.Kim Son-gyong, North Korea's vice foreign minister
Representatives told The Independent they do not believe Israel wants conflict with Tehran
Keyboard player Geoff Downes has unveiled a brand new Asia line-up
Fifa is considering a policy change that would allow leagues to play domestic matches overseas, reopening one of football’s most squalid ideasThe dream – or nightmare – of a 39th Premier League match in America has drawn a little closer. After reaching a settlement with US promoter Relevent Sports, Fifa last week signaled it will consider changes to its policy of blocking league matches from being played outside the league’s home country. The indication that Fifa’s thinking on the issue may be...
WASHINGTON -- Sonny Milano scored two goals, and the Washington Capitals moved into a tie for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena on Saturday.John Carlson and Nic Dowd also scored for the Capitals (38-31-11), who have won two of three. Charlie Lindgren made 32 saves. The Capitals are tied with the Philadelphia Flyers, one point ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Anthony Duclair and...
Joshua Michals accused of killing Zhe Wang, who died in Hither Green in March after reports of a stabbingA man has been charged with the murder of a woman killed in a home in south-east London.The Metropolitan police named the woman as Zhe Wang, 31. Continue reading
A survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has revealed a disturbing trend in antisemitic incidents in the United States, with a record 8,873 incidents reported in 2023. This marks a 140% increase from the previous year, and the highest number ever recorded by the ADL. The survey found that 52% of incidents after October […]
The Penguins did their part Monday at PPG Paints Arena. And now they wait. They defeated the Nashville Predators, 4-2, in a must-win. Sidney Crosby helped
PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson each had a goal and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins remained in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 win against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on Monday.Reilly Smith scored, and Marcus Pettersson had two assists for the Penguins (38-31-12), who are 8-1-3 in their past 12 games and would have been eliminated with a regulation loss. Alex Nedeljkovic made 28 saves in his 12th straight start. The Penguins remained...
WASHINGTON -- Charlie Lindgren made 16 saves, and the Washington Capitals held on to the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Monday.John Carlson and Nic Dowd scored for the Capitals (39-31-11), who have won three of four and control their destiny heading into the final game of the regular season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves for the Bruins...
The final day of the 2023-24 NHL regular season is Thursday, but the