Business and Economy

Oil climbs, stocks fall even as Trump extends Iran deadline

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German state railway loss widens, passengers warned of trouble ahead

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Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil

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Iran Guards warn civilians after Trump pushes Hormuz deadline

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Global mohair supply flourishes in South Africa's desert

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Nepali rapper Shah sworn in as prime minister

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Oil rises, stocks mixed as joy over Trump Iran strike pause fades

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Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war

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Myanmar travellers ride the rails as fuel prices rise

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Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants

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Oil drops as Trump pauses Iran strikes, but stock traders nervous

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US in the spotlight at WTO meet

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US judge suspends govt sanctions on AI company Anthropic

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Oil climbs, stocks slide as Iran war uncertainty reigns

Mar 26 2026

Lagos secures flood insurance for 4 million at-risk Nigerians

Mar 26 2026

US lays it on the line as WTO mulls future of global trading

Mar 26 2026

Parmesan exports doing grate... but sales melt in Italy

Mar 26 2026

US cannot meet Iran war-induced LNG shortfall: industry leaders

Mar 26 2026

EU accuses four porn platforms of letting children access adult content

Mar 26 2026

Oil climbs, stocks slide on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Mar 26 2026

US flexes 'new order' trade policy as WTO meet kicks off

Mar 26 2026

Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key shipping route under threat

Mar 26 2026

Africa sets out stall for cotton at the WTO

Mar 26 2026

WTO mulls future of global trading under cloud of Mideast war

Mar 26 2026

EU parliament backs Trump tariff deal -- with conditions

Mar 26 2026

Oil jumps, stocks drop on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Mar 26 2026

Germany unveils rescue plan for struggling chemical sector

Mar 26 2026

UK PM 'very keen' to curb addictive social media after US ruling

Mar 26 2026

Trump says Iran 'better get serious' in Mideast war talks

Mar 26 2026

Iran may believe it has the upper hand as Trump seeks talks

Mar 26 2026

EU urged to broadly restrict 'forever chemicals'

Mar 26 2026

Global trading system hit by 'worst disruptions in the past 80 years': WTO chief

Mar 26 2026

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Mar 26 2026

Cathay Pacific raises fuel surcharge on all flights by 34%

Mar 26 2026

EU probes Snapchat over suspected child protection failings

Mar 26 2026

Oil climbs and equities sink amid mixed messages on 'talks'

Mar 26 2026

Oil rises and equities mixed amid mixed messages on 'talks'

Mar 26 2026

EU to vote on Trump tariff deal -- but eyes rest of world

Mar 26 2026

Venezuela oil reserves both entice and repel energy giants

Mar 26 2026

Israel strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end war

Mar 26 2026

Zimbabwe lithium export ban triggers crackdown, concerns

Mar 26 2026

Oil edges up and equities mixed amid mixed messages on 'talks'

Mar 26 2026

WTO mulls future of global trade under cloud of Mideast war

Mar 26 2026

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

Mar 26 2026

UN pushes fuel solution for Cuba aid work amid US talks

Mar 26 2026

Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss

Mar 25 2026

US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

Mar 25 2026

Oil prices slip, stocks rally as Washington, Tehran bicker over talks

Mar 25 2026

Trump's Beijing trip rescheduled for May, after Iran delay

Mar 25 2026

California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

Mar 25 2026

US EPA issues waiver for E15 fuel to address oil supply issues

Mar 25 2026

Grieving families hail court victory against Instagram, YouTube

Mar 25 2026

Internet providers not liable for music piracy by users: top US court

Mar 25 2026

Oil prices slip, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes

Mar 25 2026

Iran Hormuz 'toll booth': legally risky route for shippers

Mar 25 2026

Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill

Mar 25 2026

Hungary says will phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine

Mar 25 2026

Mideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations

Mar 25 2026

Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes

Mar 25 2026

Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war

Mar 25 2026

AI making cyber attacks costlier and more effective: Munich Re

Mar 25 2026

War-linked power crunch pushes Sri Lanka to four-day week

Mar 25 2026

IEA chief says 'ready' to release more oil reserves if needed

Mar 25 2026

German business morale falls as war puts recovery on ice: survey

Mar 25 2026

Labubu maker Pop Mart's shares fall 23% despite surging earnings

Mar 25 2026

ECB won't be 'paralysed' in face of energy shock: Lagarde

Mar 25 2026

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Mar 25 2026

Japan PM asks IEA to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil

Mar 25 2026

Japan PM asks IEA chief to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil

Mar 25 2026

BTS concert drew 18.4 million viewers, says Netflix

Mar 25 2026

Top WTO official sounds fertiliser warning over Middle East war

Mar 25 2026

Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough

Mar 25 2026

OpenAI kills Sora video app in pivot toward business tools

Mar 25 2026

New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children

Mar 25 2026

Oil, stock trading spiked before Trump's Iran remarks

Mar 24 2026

Oil prices jump as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts

Mar 24 2026

Data canary shows economy already suffering from Middle East war

Mar 24 2026

ConocoPhillips chief seeks extra US protection of Mideast assets

Mar 24 2026

Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump talk of negotiations

Mar 24 2026

Meta awaits verdict in New Mexico child safety trial

Mar 24 2026

Oil prices jump, stocks slip as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts

Mar 24 2026

Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains

Mar 24 2026

Oil prices jump, stocks waver after Trump's Iran claim

Mar 24 2026

Iran strikes Israel, denies Trump talks

Mar 24 2026

Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in the works

Mar 24 2026

Gas shortages push India's poor back to wood and coal

Mar 24 2026

'Plundered': Senegal fishers feel sting of illegal, industrial vessels

Mar 24 2026

Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks

Mar 24 2026

Stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce

Mar 24 2026

Asian stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce

Mar 24 2026

Back to black: facing energy shock, Asia turns to coal

Mar 24 2026

'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash

Mar 24 2026

Australia, EU agree to sweeping new trade pact after eight years

Mar 24 2026

Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact

Mar 24 2026

US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

Mar 24 2026

US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos

Mar 24 2026

EU chief meets Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'

Mar 23 2026

EU chief to meet Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'

Mar 23 2026

Jury at US social media addiction trial reports 'difficulty' in finding consensus

Mar 23 2026

Venezuela protesters demand end to 'hunger' level wages

Mar 23 2026

Runway collision kills two pilots at New York airport

Mar 23 2026

Oil slides, stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

Mar 23 2026

Trump administration seeks to ease oil fears but industry wary

Mar 23 2026

Bosnian truckers blocked EU freight terminals for a day over visa rules

Mar 23 2026

What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Mar 23 2026

Runway collision kills two pilots, shutters New York airport

Mar 23 2026

Oil prices slide, European stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

Mar 23 2026