ECB inflation outlook: Villeroy says bank ready to act
The European Central Bank “will do what is necessary” to keep inflation on target, one of its top…
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
Tesla CEO Elon Musk holds a mobile phone as he arrives to attend a state banquet with U.S.…
Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war
The Bank of Israel lowered short-term interest rates for the third time in six months on Monday, citing…
Memorial Day gas prices near record as Trump weighs Iran deal
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are rivaling the record set in 2022, largely due to the war…
Ebola risk in Congo now ‘very high’, WHO warns – POLITICO
The situation remains stable in neighboring Uganda, where two confirmed cases and one death have been recorded. Anne…
EU cuts growth forecasts as Middle East war drags on – POLITICO
The severity of the energy shock will depend on when the Strait of Hormuz — which channels 20…
Iran war: Oil stocks declining ‘very fast’, International Energy Agency chief warns
Iran has effectively halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes…
Waiheke Stony Batter lease awarded to Berridge Spencer’s Man O’ War and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki
Fort Stony Batter Heritage Park held the concession, which expired last June. Top secret: Visitors make their way…
‘Economy is stalling’ – business performance data point to zero growth as Iran war oil shock hits jobs and growth outlook
The services sector continued to contract, but at a slower rate than it did in March. The PSI…
Eurovision faces tough questions over country participation – POLITICO
Extra pressure The prospect of more country boycotts next year over Israel’s participation piles extra pressure on the EBU to be more consistent and clear…
Top ECB official warns oil shock may force interest rate hikes – POLITICO
Determined not to repeat the mistakes of 2022, Demarco said policymakers must stop higher energy costs from feeding…
Global Sulphuric Acid Crisis 2026: Impact on Food, Tech, and Metal Prices
Girish Linganna Last Updated: 16 May 2026, 12:12 PM IST A little-known global shortage of Sulphuric acid is…