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German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows

Chinese car brands such as BYD are gaining traction among German consumers who are increasingly looking to buy electric cars amid rising

German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows
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US will punish fraud, insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress

Washington's top derivatives regulator is due on Thursday to reassure lawmakers that the United States will punish fraud as concern mounts on

US will punish fraud, insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pernod Ricard says Iran war to hit full-year sales despite Q3 pickup

Pernod Ricard warned on Thursday that full-year net sales will fall due to a decline in tourism in the Middle East amid the Iran war, even as it

Pernod Ricard says Iran war to hit full-year sales despite Q3 pickup
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage

Major U.S. banks delivered a split picture this week, as Middle East-linked market volatility lifted trading in the first quarter but clouded dealmaking prospects.

Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S.

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect
Crime|World

South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun

South African opposition leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday for firing a rifle in the air at a rally

South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence for firing gun
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices  

U.S.

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices  
Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Political|World

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential

U.S.

Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to speak, Pakistan says Lebanon peace essential
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In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft

Self-described witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new client base: men fighting in eastern Ukraine, who, like a growing number of Russians, are drawn to the supernatural

In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand

TSMC raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday and said it was stepping up capital spending this year as the world's

TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Six-week roundtrip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a dreary, war-filled six weeks, global stocks are once again

Six-week roundtrip
Crime|Europe|World

President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday held a moment of silence for victims of extensive overnight Russian air attacks as he

President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom
Business|Economy|Political|World

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved

Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator having made a breakthrough on

Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’

Harry and Meghan address toll of royal life, as duchess says she was the ‘most trolled person in the world’
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Travelers profit rises on stronger underwriting, lower catastrophe losses

Property and casualty insurance giant Travelers reported a jump in first-quarter profit, buoyed by robust underwriting gains and lower catastrophe losses than a year earlier when

Travelers profit rises on stronger underwriting, lower catastrophe losses
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Wall St futures edge higher on Mideast diplomacy hopes, strong earnings

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Thursday as investors grew more confident that the worst of the Middle East conflict had passed, while a

Wall St futures edge higher on Mideast diplomacy hopes, strong earnings
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Kennedy to tout new food policies but skip vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy to tout new food policies but skip vaccines in remarks to US Congress
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption

Oil prices rose on Thursday, reversing earlier declines as the market questioned whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran would achieve a deal to

Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption
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JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher
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Seeking signals from the noise

Wall Street and the Asian stock markets that were open ticked higher on Easter Monday, as investors shrugged off another rise in oil prices and

Seeking signals from the noise
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Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes

The U.S. dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with

Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes
Political|US|World

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

U.S.

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue
Crime|Health|World

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains
Business|Economy|World

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

The White House is proposing to cut more than 9,400 workers and just over $1.5 billion from the 60,000-employee Transportation Security

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
Business|Technology|World

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban

Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S.

Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
Business|Economy|World

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff

U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan February household spending falls 1.8% year-on-year

Japanese household spending in February fell 1.8% from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Tuesday, versus the median market forecast for a 0.7% fall.

Japan February household spending falls 1.8% year-on-year
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Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells the AP

The head of the International Energy Agency warns Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells the AP
Business|Economy|Political|World

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N.

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Air NZ hikes fares, cuts flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war

Air New Zealand said on Tuesday it would slash flights across May and June as well as hike fares, as the Iran war disrupts global air travel and sends jet fuel costs higher.

Air NZ hikes fares, cuts flights as fuel costs more than double on Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US|World

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar

U.S.

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

U.S.

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
Political|US|World

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S.

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete
Arts|Political|US|World

Trump's plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agency

President Donald Trump's design for the Triumphal Arch he wants to build is up for review by a key federal agency and a possible vote to approve it

Trump's plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agency
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Political|World

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply

Spot premiums for U.S.

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's

China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee: Markets are holding their collective breath as optimism over a possible deal to open the Strait of Hormuz clashes with the

A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?
Asia|Political|World

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

U.S.

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration
Business|Technology|World

Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch

Specialist mini jet engine makers across Europe are ramping up production and investment to head off

Ukraine's attack drone fleet faces a mini jet engine supply crunch
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wall Street inches higher as oil prices settle on hopes for more talks between the US and Iran

Wall Street is edging higher before the the opening bell while oil prices are barely budging on the prospects of a ceasefire extension in the Iran war

Wall Street inches higher as oil prices settle on hopes for more talks between the US and Iran
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Africa private sector returns to growth but Iran war clouds outlook, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector returned to growth in March as faster output and hiring outweighed a slump in export orders and business confidence linked to the U.S.-

South Africa private sector returns to growth but Iran war clouds outlook, PMI shows
Asia|Political|World

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday on what she says is a mission of peace, happening at a time Beijing has ramped up its military and political

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China
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Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
Economy|World

Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says

Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens,

Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows

Spain's services sector expanded faster in March but demand softened, costs rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years and confidence weakened amid the war in the

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows

Italy's service sector contracted in March for the first time in 16 months, a business survey showed on Tuesday, as domestic and foreign demand declined and costs surged in

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity shrinks for first time since August 2025

Kenya's private sector activity contracted in March for the first time since August, partly due to the war in the Middle East, with only the wholesale and retail sectors

Kenya private sector activity shrinks for first time since August 2025
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies
Business|Economy|World

German service sector growth slows to seven-month low, PMI shows

Business activity growth in Germany's service sector abruptly lost momentum in March as demand weakened amid fallout from the war in the Middle East, a survey showed on

German service sector growth slows to seven-month low, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows
Political|Travel|World

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks

Taiwan's opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a "peace" mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together

The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of

IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan sees weakening economic momentum, early signs of war-induced pain

An index measuring the health of Japan's economy slid in February, government data showed on Tuesday, highlighting a soft spot in the economy even before it

Japan sees weakening economic momentum, early signs of war-induced pain
Australia|Crime|World

Australia's most decorated soldier charged with war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier was arrested on Tuesday and charged with five counts of war crimes relating to the killing of unarmed civilians while

Australia's most decorated soldier charged with war crimes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Toronto home sales snap losing streak as lower prices entice buyers

Greater Toronto Area home sales rose for the first time in six months in March in a sign that reduced prices have lured more homebuyers into the market,

Toronto home sales snap losing streak as lower prices entice buyers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK services firms report surge in costs, fading optimism as Iran war takes toll

Businesses in Britain's services sector reported the biggest month-on-month jump in costs in March since 2021, driven by higher energy and transportation

UK services firms report surge in costs, fading optimism as Iran war takes toll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Airline pilots must be given final say on flying in war zones, aviators' group says

Pilots must be given a "final and non-negotiable" say allowing them to refuse to fly over or within conflict zones without influence from commercial

Airline pilots must be given final say on flying in war zones, aviators' group says
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a decree read out in the parliament on Tuesday

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

April 7 - UBS Global Wealth Management trimmed its S&P 500 index target for 2026, pointing to sustained higher oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict that could pressure U.S. economic growth

UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Final countdown?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets are once again held in suspense as traders count

Final countdown?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter said, amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
World

Israel refrains from striking Lebanese-Syrian border crossing after mediation efforts, source says

The Israeli military has refrained from striking a key border crossing between Syria and Lebanon after both pressed the U.S. on the need to keep it open, a Lebanese source

Israel refrains from striking Lebanese-Syrian border crossing after mediation efforts, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

Shares of computer chip equipment maker ASML dipped on Tuesday, the first trading day after U.S. lawmakers last week proposed a law that could further restrict the

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports
Europe|World

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised through a

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed's Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation - Bloomberg

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation - Bloomberg
Crime|MidEast|World

Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul recalls Turkey's past militant attacks

An attacker was killed in a gun battle with police outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to authorities and Reuters

Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul recalls Turkey's past militant attacks
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Puig, Estee Lauder founding families to meet for combination talks, source says

The founding families of the Spanish firm Puig, which owns such brands as Rabanne and Nina Ricci, and U.S. cosmetics giant Estee Lauder will meet this week in New York to

Puig, Estee Lauder founding families to meet for combination talks, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower open on Tuesday as investors assessed comments from the U.S. and Iran for any clues on where the conflict was headed, before President

Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
Crime|World

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

A South African opposition party leader, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for breaking firearm laws

South African politician Julius Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
Political|US|World

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S.

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses
Business|Economy|World

Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities

Global supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East have opened up new trade opportunities for Russia, but price stability in the domestic market remains a

Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities
Political|US|World

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

U.S.

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Philippine central bank warns of oil spike 'spillover effects' as inflation breaches target

The Philippines’ central bank warned on Tuesday of 'spillover effects' on consumer prices from sharp oil price increases, after the

Philippine central bank warns of oil spike 'spillover effects' as inflation breaches target
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US business spending on equipment on solid ground before Iran war

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in February while shipments of those products rose solidly, suggesting

US business spending on equipment on solid ground before Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

The U.S. vaping market, long dominated by Chinese imports, is seeing an uptick of "Made in America" products, in what some analysts and industry executives

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis