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Mysterious ‘Virgin Mary’ image draws thousands to Kisii village

It began with an ordinary wall. There was nothing remarkable about the wall at a modest home in Emenwa village, Nyamache, Bobasi, Kisii County—until villagers began claiming they could see the…

  • Thousands flock to Emenwa village in Kenya to view mysterious 'Virgin Mary' image on wall.
  • Locals and visitors debate image's religious significance, some see resemblance to Virgin Mary.
  • Phenomenon sparks debate on faith, pareidolia, and supernatural occurrences.

Iran’s oil blockade leverage weakens as U.S. keeps Gulf crude flowing

Iran’s attempt to pressure global oil markets by restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is losing some of its impact as the U.S.

  • U.S. assistance helps Gulf producers keep oil flowing despite Iranian attacks
  • 5 million barrels of non-Iranian crude passed through Strait of Hormuz in past 28 days
  • Global crude prices stay below $100/barrel due to China's reserve use and import cuts

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