Middle East conflict live updates: ‘Exchange of fire’ near Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims
A confidential CIA analysis this week concludes that Iran can survive the US naval blockade for at least…
Food Prices Rise to Highest in Three Years on Iran War Costs
(Bloomberg) — Global food prices climbed to their highest level in more than three years as the Iran…
Under US pressure, EU moves to soften rules for fighting climate superpollutant – POLITICO
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers argues that companies can’t conform to the regulation in time…
France moves carrier into Red Sea ahead of potential Hormuz mission
PARIS — France is deploying the carrier strike group centered on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier into…
Family office deal-making rebounds in April with healthcare bets
Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president, Emerson Collective, speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at…
Interest rates, inflation: Australia’s dollar jumps on rate hikes
Rising domestic interest rates have propelled the Australian dollar to a four-year high, delivering welcome news for overseas…
Religious row continues as Trump lashes out at Pope, who brands his words untrue
Rubio on Tuesday (local time) sought to dispel any suggestions of a rift, indicating that his meeting had…
Fuel prices rising in the US as costs stabilise in Australia
Fuel prices in the United States hit their highest levels in almost four years at the end of…
Hiring picks up but Iran war poses risks for job market
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a business’s window in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New…
Central banks risk recession from rate hikes on oil shock: strategist
Central banks risk a global recession by raising interest rates in a bid to contain soaring energy costs,…
States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis | Renewable Energy
The last fossil fuel crisis caused incredible amounts of pain for the people of Europe. In 2022, after…
UAE condemns new Iran attacks as a ‘dangerous escalation’, as US forces sink boats and down missiles
The United Arab Emirates slammed the latest Iranian barrage targeting its country, calling the attacks a “dangerous escalation”.…