WASHINGTON, March 29 – Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to target key elements of its civilian and economic infrastructure if a ceasefire is not reached in the near future. His remarks come as the ongoing conflict continues to spread across … Read more
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, March 19 – Tensions across the Middle East intensified sharply on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called on Israel to refrain from further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, warning that continued escalation could deepen an already volatile global energy crisis. His remarks came at a time when retaliatory strikes between Iran and Israel … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 16 – The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its third week, intensifying geopolitical tensions across the Middle East and raising serious concerns for global energy markets. With military strikes continuing and the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, oil prices have surged while diplomatic divisions between Washington and … Read more
LONDON, March 1 – Global oil markets were jolted over the weekend as crude prices surged sharply following military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict and a major disruption to energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed by around 10% in over-the-counter trading to roughly $80 … Read more
SEOUL, Feb 26 – Samsung Electronics has formally introduced its next generation Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, marking a pivotal moment for the South Korean technology giant as it navigates rising production costs, intensifying competition, and a global surge in demand for advanced memory chips. The launch comes at a time when the company is under … Read more
LONDON/TORONTO, Feb 8 – Swiss banking giant UBS (UBSG.S) maintained a long running financial relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, managing millions of dollars for her and continuing to move funds even after the 2019 arrest of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a set of official documents made public by U.S. authorities. The material sheds new light on how … Read more
Jan 23 – U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a sweeping $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan (JPM.N) Chase and its longtime chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing the banking giant of unlawfully shutting down his accounts for political reasons. The legal action has added fresh fuel to an already heated national debate over alleged “debanking,” a term … Read more
Jan 21 – For years, streaming promised freedom from expensive cable bills and endless channel surfing. Instead, many American households now find themselves juggling multiple subscriptions, rising monthly fees, and a growing sense of exhaustion from managing it all. Against this backdrop, the possibility of a major deal between Netflix (NFLX.O) and Warner Bros (WBD.O) has sparked … Read more
December 19 – Google (GOOGL.O) and Apple (AAPL.O) have quietly advised some of their employees who work in the United States on U.S. work visas to avoid international travel, warning that returning to the country could take many months, and in some cases close to a year. The guidance comes as US embassies and consulates around the … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Dec 17 – Warner Bros Discovery has firmly rejected a massive hostile takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance, setting the stage for one of the most intense corporate battles the global entertainment industry has seen in years. The Warner Bros Discovery board concluded that Paramount’s $108.4 billion bid failed to provide credible financial assurances and … Read more