Stocks rally, oil falls further over peace hopes
Hong Kong – Stocks rose, and crude dropped again on Wednesday after Donald Trump said a second round of US-Iran talks could take place “over the next two days”, fuelling hopes for…
India power plant blast toll climbs to 19
Raipur – The death toll from a boiler blast at a power plant in central India has risen to 19, a police officer said on Wednesday, noting 17 others were injured.The explosion occur…
Eyes on the far side of the moon
On April 6, the astronauts of Artemis II were able to catch a full view of the Mare Orientale, a dark, ringed 600-mile-wide crater that straddles the near and the far sides of the…
The battle over refreshers heats up
At Caribou Coffee, one can pick up a Strawberry Coconutmilk Refresher. Taco Bell’s take on the trend includes a Dragonfruit Berry Aqua Refresca. The restaurant chain Sonic released…
War will slow global economic growth: IMF
WASHINGTON — War in the Middle East has upended the world economy, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, warning in a report that disruptions to oil markets could slow grow…
Luxury brands hurt as war takes toll on airport shopping
From DFS to Avolta, duty-free stores selling premium perfumes and spirits to big spenders are feeling the pinch as conflict in the Middle East shuts airports and curbs travel to t…
Oman, France hold the first round of Strategic Dialogue
Paris – The first round of the Strategic Dialogue between the Sultanate of Oman and the French Republic was held in Paris, France.The Omani side was chaired by Sheikh Khalifa bin A…
Oil price dip masks looming supply issues
Oil prices have slipped on renewed hopes of US-Iran talks, but the real strain is still building due to delays in global supply chains, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest…
Trump says Iran talks may resume; Israel, Lebanon open direct talks
Washington – President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement…
Saudi Arabia backs up Pakistan with $3 billion
DUBAI/LAHORE – Saudi Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support to Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge a multibillion-dollar financing gap linked to an upcomi…