Business and Economy
Airport workers miss pay as US government shutdown hits one month
AFP - 30m ago
US airport security officers missed their first full paycheck Friday as a partial funding shutdown of the government …
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Senegal to take back assets of phosphate giant ICS
AFP - 1h ago
Senegal's government said on Friday it would take back all the assets of ICS -- one of Africa's biggest phosphate …
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Global shipping industry caught in storm of war
AFP - 1h ago
For anyone in the import business, the economic risks from the war in the Middle East arrive by sea -- and that goes for …
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Iran defiant, US vows even heavier bombing
AFP - 20m ago
Iranian officials led a pro-government rally as explosions rocked Tehran on Friday, while the US vowed to intensify its …
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Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
AFP - 1h ago
The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, …
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US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter
AFP - 2h ago
The US economy grew at a significantly slower pace than initially estimated for the final months of 2025, government …
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Mideast war plunges Germany's energy-hungry industry into crisis
AFP - 2h ago
Germany's energy-hungry industries are sounding the alarm about the devastating impacts of the Middle East war as …
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Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as Mideast war hits tourism
AFP - 2h ago
For thousands of workers in Dubai's tourism sector, the Middle East war has brought business to a standstill -- leaving …
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Oil dips under $100, stocks back in green tracking Mideast war
AFP - 16m ago
Oil dipped under $100 Friday, but remained far above pre-Mideast war levels with no end in sight to the disruption in …
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US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down
AFP - 3h ago
The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in slightly lower than expected in January, registering 2.8 …
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Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP - 2h ago
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Friday:
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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance
AFP - 2h ago
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials Friday, as Israel and Iran …
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Oil dips under $100, stocks fall tracking Mideast war developments
AFP - 2h ago
Oil dipped under $100 Friday, but remained far above pre-Mideast war levels with no end in sight to disrupted crude …
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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance
AFP - 1h ago
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran …
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Moscow pushes US to ease more oil sanctions
AFP - 0m ago
Moscow on Friday urged the United States to lift more sanctions on its oil exports to stabilise the global energy …
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Oil holds above $100, stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz
AFP - 2h ago
Oil prices held gains above $100 Friday and most equity markets dropped after Iran's leader called for the blocking of …
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South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem
AFP - 10h ago
Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them …
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China says vice premier to leave Saturday for US economic talks in France
AFP - 10h ago
China's top economic official will leave on Saturday for talks with his US counterpart in France, Beijing said, less …
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South Africa's livestock farmers reel from foot-and-mouth disaster
AFP - 10h ago
Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let …
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Moscow piles pressure on US over oil sanctions
AFP - 5h ago
Moscow said on Friday that the global energy market "cannot remain stable" without its oil, piling pressure on …
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Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams
AFP - 11h ago
Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh …
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Takaichi to be 'candid' with Trump as war hurts Japan
AFP - 10h ago
Japan is hurting from the Iran war ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Washington next week. She has …
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Oil holds above $100 and stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz
AFP - 4h ago
Oil prices held around $100 Friday and most equity markets dropped after Iran's leader called for the blocking of the …
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With new ships, Canada aims to be 'icebreaking superpower'
AFP - 12h ago
At a massive shipyard in North Vancouver, Canadian workers grind metal beams for a powerful new icebreaker crucial to …
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AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar
AFP - 12h ago
Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of …
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US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial
Mar 12 2026
Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of …
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Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion
Mar 12 2026
Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon and four of its executives over alleged tax fraud worth …
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Oil surges, stocks retreat on fears of prolonged Iran war
Mar 12 2026
Oil prices jumped Thursday with Brent crude settling above $100 a barrel for the first time since August 2022, as Iran …
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Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking
Mar 12 2026
Tinder said Thursday that it is testing a "Chemistry" option that uses artificial intelligence to help with matchmaking …
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Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris
Mar 12 2026
Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris, the Treasury Department said …
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The Chinese cable that could trip up Chile's new leader
Mar 12 2026
Chile's new president Jose Antonio Kast faces a tough choice in his first weeks in office.
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Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed
Mar 12 2026
Oil prices soared above $100 and stock markets extended losses as Iran's new supreme leader ordered the Strait of Hormuz …
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New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut
Mar 12 2026
Iran's new supreme leader ordered his forces to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane shut on Thursday, as …
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US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary
Mar 12 2026
The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets …
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New Iranian supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut
Mar 12 2026
Iran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on Thursday, while US …
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Lufthansa flights axed as pilots walk out
Mar 12 2026
Lufthansa said about half its flights were cancelled Thursday as pilots from the German airline kicked off a two-day …
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Oil tops $100 as fresh Iran attacks offset stockpiles release
Mar 12 2026
Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf …
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BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs, China woes
Mar 12 2026
German carmaker BMW reported solid profit Thursday despite US tariffs and tough competition in China -- delivering a far …
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WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes
Mar 12 2026
World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour of a nature scene, sparking …
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EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US
Mar 12 2026
The EU executive on Thursday vowed to "respond firmly" to any violation of a key tariff deal by the United States after …
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Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute
Mar 12 2026
The surge in energy prices triggered by the Middle East war will slow the struggling German economy's recovery, an …
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BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026
Mar 12 2026
German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
Mar 12 2026
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets
Mar 12 2026
The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned …
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Mideast oil shock 'largest' in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets
Mar 12 2026
The Middle East war has caused the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, …
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China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war
Mar 12 2026
China's leaders wrapped up nine days of annual legislative meetings in Beijing on Thursday, projecting an image of …
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Businessman or politician? Billionaire Czech PM under fire again
Mar 12 2026
Since entering politics in 2011, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been grappling with a conflict of interest as a …
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Mideast war lands India restaurants in soup
Mar 12 2026
Indian restaurant MadCo took the tough call this week to remove some menu favourites, including bone marrow -- a beef …
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Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes
Mar 12 2026
Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday that are roughly double …
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Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release
Mar 12 2026
Oil soared above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats …
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Electric vehicle rethink to cost Honda almost $16 billion
Mar 12 2026
Japan's Honda said Thursday it expected to book nearly $16 billion in expenses and losses related to a major …
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From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe
Mar 12 2026
In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new …
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Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm
Mar 12 2026
Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling through the …
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Fear, boredom for Philippine sailors stuck in Hormuz strait
Mar 12 2026
Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to …
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Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply
Mar 12 2026
Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will …
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Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve
Mar 12 2026
Uber announced Thursday its first robotaxi partnership in Japan, teaming up with Nissan and British artificial …
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War forces lengthy detours for Iranian truck drivers to Iraq
Mar 12 2026
Rubbing his hands together to warm them, Iranian truck driver Reza curses the more than 300-kilometre detour he was …
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Oil prices surge as supply fears offset IEA's record stockpile release
Mar 12 2026
Oil prices soared Thursday and stocks sank as Iran struck two tankers in Iraq and threatened to bring down the global …
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With Middle East in flames, Texan bunker maker sees business boom
Mar 12 2026
Since the war in the Middle East began nearly two weeks ago, the phone at Ron Hubbard's bomb shelter company in Texas …
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Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat
Mar 12 2026
Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even …
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War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk
Mar 12 2026
With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting …
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US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties
Mar 11 2026
The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of …
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Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job
Mar 11 2026
Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even …
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Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy
Mar 11 2026
Iran warned Wednesday it could wage a long war with the US and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, as it …
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US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform
Mar 11 2026
The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though …
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Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP
Mar 11 2026
Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary …
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Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion
Mar 11 2026
The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decided on Wednesday to unlock 400 million barrels of …
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German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war
Mar 11 2026
German arms maker Rheinmetall said Wednesday the Middle East war offered new business opportunities, especially for its …
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Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release
Mar 11 2026
A record release of oil from strategic reserves by IEA nations failed to ease concerns about the impact from the Middle …
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German central bank abandons controversial overhaul
Mar 11 2026
Germany's central bank said Wednesday it was abandoning a project to renovate its historic Frankfurt headquarters after …
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US consumer inflation unchanged but price shocks from Iran war loom
Mar 11 2026
Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2.4 percent in February, official data showed Wednesday, with …
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IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves
Mar 11 2026
The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from …
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Iran warns ready for long war that would 'destroy' world economy
Mar 11 2026
Iran said Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two …
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British fintech Revolut gets full UK banking licence
Mar 11 2026
British fintech company Revolut on Wednesday said it had obtained a full UK banking licence from regulators, lifting …
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IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
Mar 11 2026
The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their …
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
Mar 11 2026
Oil prices rallied and equities largely dropped Wednesday as traders assessed the latest impact for global markets from …
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Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves
Mar 11 2026
Iran fired on two commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on fire, as it pressed its …
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US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February
Mar 11 2026
Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2.4 percent in February, in line with market expectations, …
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Trade ships hit as Iran threatens Gulf oil chokepoint
Mar 11 2026
New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on fire, as Iran pressed …
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Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands 'ready' to act
Mar 11 2026
Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the …
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Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war
Mar 11 2026
Global airlines are grappling with the effects of the war in the Middle East, as fuel prices soar and customers reassess …
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G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise
Mar 11 2026
The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle the rise in …
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Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Mar 11 2026
A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so …
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Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war
Mar 11 2026
Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that fuel surcharges would rise after prices soared in March …
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Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs
Mar 11 2026
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or will soon -- …
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European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
Mar 11 2026
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the …
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Asia stocks rise but oil resumes gains amid IEA supply report
Mar 11 2026
Asian equities rose Wednesday while oil resumed its gains as traders weighed growing supply concerns against a report …
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Cargo vessels hit as Iran threatens to close Gulf oil chokepoint
Mar 11 2026
Three commercial ships took fire in the Gulf on Wednesday as Iran launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours, …
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G7 energy ministers 'ready' to take 'necessary measures' on oil reserves
Mar 11 2026
Energy ministers of the G7 said on Wednesday they stood ready to take "all necessary measures" in coordination with the …
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German defence giant Rheinmetall sees faster growth as Europe rearms
Mar 11 2026
German defence giant Rheinmetall Wednesday forecast even faster growth this year after record earnings in 2025, with …
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Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up
Mar 11 2026
Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, as the government …
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Stocks rise again, oil stabilises as report says IEA considers release
Mar 11 2026
Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was …
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Cathay Pacific expects to carry more passengers in 2026
Mar 11 2026
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday it expected to boost its capacity to carry passengers by around 10 …
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New wave of Iran attacks as oil reserve release weighed
Mar 11 2026
Iran unleashed a wave of attacks against Israel and Gulf nations on Wednesday, including targeting a Saudi oilfield, as …
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Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?
Mar 11 2026
Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt …
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'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Mar 11 2026
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the …
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Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
Mar 11 2026
Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing …
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Asian stocks extend gains, oil stabilises after crude release report
Mar 11 2026
Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was …
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New wave of Iran attacks as IEA weighs oil reserve release
Mar 11 2026
Iran unleashed early Wednesday defiant new strikes around the region including drones targeting a Saudi oilfield, as the …
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CEO of Brazil's Nubank on pending US market entry, Trump, AI: interview
Mar 11 2026
Nubank CEO David Velez, whose massive Brazil-based digital bank is on the verge of entering the prized US market, hailed …
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US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
Mar 11 2026
The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and …
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Dassault pitches latest private jet against US, Canadian rivals
Mar 10 2026
France's Dassault on Tuesday unveiled its latest private jet, the Falcon 10X, pitched to rival the flagship planes from …
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