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German central bank abandons controversial overhaul
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's central bank said Wednesday it was abandoning a project to renovate its historic Frankfurt headquarters...
IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of...
IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil...
US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2. 4 percent in February, in...
Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act
Paris (France) (AFP) - Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise...
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew...
Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war
Paris (France) (AFP) - Global airlines are grappling with the effects of the war in the Middle East, as fuel...
G7 energy ministers ‘ready’ to take ‘necessary measures’ on oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - Energy ministers of the G7 said on Wednesday they stood ready to take "all necessary measures"...
Trade ships hit as Iran threatens Gulf oil chokepoint
Tehran (AFP) - New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on...
Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up
Sheikhupura (Pakistan) (AFP) - Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage...
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