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Business
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Escalating U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports, accusing Canada of unfair trade practices…
UK Wage Growth Holds Steady as Bank of England Monitors Inflation Risks
LONDON: Wage growth in the United Kingdom remained unchanged in the three months to May, according to official data released…
The Politics Behind ‘Freedom Fuel’—How Cheap Gas Became a Campaign Message
The emergence of the Freedom Fuel Network, a chain of gas stations offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon and publicly…
Brent Crude Surges Above $90 as Escalating US-Iran Conflict Raises Global Supply Concerns
SINGAPORE: Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, with Brent crude futures rising above $90 per barrel for the first…
China’s Jingye Group Seeks Compensation After UK Nationalizes British Steel
BEIJING: China’s Jingye Group has demanded compensation from the British government following the nationalization of British Steel, arguing that the…
OECD Urges UK Labour to Abandon Triple Lock Pension Policy to Ease Fiscal Pressures
LONDON: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged the UK Labour government to abandon its commitment to…
Analysis: South Korea’s AI-Fuelled Stock Boom Shows How the World’s Best Market Can Quickly Become Its Most Volatile
South Korea’s stock market has delivered one of the most striking investment stories of 2026, illustrating both the extraordinary opportunities…
Pakistan Stocks Plunge as Iran-US Tensions Trigger Sharp Sell-Off
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market witnessed another day of heavy selling on Tuesday as escalating tensions between Iran and the United…
Oil Prices Surge Over 4% as Renewed US-Iran Strikes Raise Supply Concerns
SINGAPORE: Global oil prices climbed more than 4% on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes,…
Apollo Tables Superior £5.7 Billion Bid for easyJet, Triggering Takeover Battle
LONDON: British low-cost airline easyJet has backed a new £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion) takeover proposal from U.S.-based investment firm Apollo…