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ECB opens door to September rate-hike as Iran war flares up
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2. 25 percent...
Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow
New York (AFP) - Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea...
Coal-fired power generation rising globally on Mideast war: IEA
Paris (France) (AFP) - Coal-fired power generation is set to increase in 2026, driven by supply difficulties and soaring natural...
Oil soars close to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
London (AFP) - Main oil contract Brent North Sea surged toward $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels...
Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
Dubai (AFP) - A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers...
Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears
Hong Kong (AFP) - Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday, helping most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed...
New Mideast fighting puts eurozone rate-setters on alert
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Fresh fighting in the Middle East and rising oil prices have put the European Central Bank...
Tesla shares fall as Musk touts ambitious — and costly — plans
New York (AFP) - Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday despite increased auto sales, depressing shares in after-hours trading...
US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing...
German FM, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure
Abuja (AFP) - Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business...
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