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Crude Oil
May 17, 2026

Oil reaches 2-week high following drone attack on UAE Nuclear Power Plant

Oil prices?extended their gains on Monday, as 'efforts to halt the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran seemed to have stalled. After a nuclear power station in...

China
May 17, 2026

Australia orders China-linked investor to sell Northern Minerals stake

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on Monday that he has 'ordered six shareholders to sell their shares in Northern Minerals, after a 'concern about Chinese parties attempting...

United States
May 17, 2026

Bloomberg News: NextEra will discuss paying $76 per Dominion share

Bloomberg News reported that the U.S. power firm NextEra Energy was in talks with Dominion Energy about a deal that would value Dominion Energy at $76 per...

Ukraine
May 17, 2026

Authorities say that a suspected Ukrainian military drone crashed in Lithuania

The National Crisis Management Centre of the Lithuanian government said that a suspected Ukrainian military drone crashed in Lithuania on Sunday. Reporters were told that the drone...

Israel
May 17, 2026

Five people killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, say medics

Health officials reported that Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday in the Gaza Strip, as ceasefire attempts to end the fighting between Israel's militant...

Israel
May 17, 2026

Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians, doctors say

Health officials reported that Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip killed four Palestinians. Medical personnel confirmed that an Israeli strike had killed a Palestinian near a police station...

United Arab Emirates
May 17, 2026

IAEA says UAE radiation levels normal after drone strike near Barakah plant

The Abu Dhabi Media Office reported on Sunday that authorities in 'Abu Dhabi' responded to an fire caused by a drone strike on a?electrical genset outside the...

Ukraine
May 17, 2026

Four Russians are killed by Ukraine drones in Russia. This is the biggest attack on Moscow in more than a year

At least 'four' people were killed by a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian -regions including Moscow. This was the largest attack Moscow has faced in over...

United Kingdom
May 16, 2026

Sun reports that UK government will not raise fuel tax as planned.

The Sun newspaper reported late on Saturday that British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will announce next week that she plans to postpone the planned 'rise in motor...

India
May 16, 2026

Tata Electronics, ASML to partner in India's first semiconductor manufacturing facility

Tata Electronics signed an agreement with?ASML to build India's front-end semiconductor manufacturing plant in the state of Gujarat, as India accelerated its efforts to develop a chip...

South Asia
May 16, 2026

India restricts imports of certain silver with immediate effect

According to a government notification published on Saturday, India has 'curbed' imports of some silver products, moving them from a "free" category to one that is "restricted"....

Ukraine
May 16, 2026

The Latvian President proposes an opposition politician as the next Prime Minister

Edgars Rinkevics, the Latvian president, proposed Andris Kubergs as the next prime minister after 'Evika Silina' resigned. Silina announced on Thursday that she would be stepping down....

Thailand
May 16, 2026

In Thailand, a train accident that ignites a bus fire has left at least eight dead and 25 injured

Rescue officials and police reported that at least 'eight people' were killed, with 25 more injured after a train collision triggered a fire in a Bangkok public...

India
May 16, 2026

Tata Sons, India's largest company, is being pressed to list amid trust divisions

India's Tata sons, an umbrella organisation that includes Tata Motors?, TCS?, and Tata Steel?, is under pressure to go public. This, despite the fact that the charitable...

United States
May 15, 2026

NextEra and Dominion are in talks to create a $400 billion US utility.

?U.S. The Financial Times, citing sources, reported that NextEra Energy was 'in talks' to merge with the smaller Virginia-based utility, Dominion Energy. This deal would?create a $400...

United States
May 15, 2026

Cuba raises petrol and diesel prices, but filling stations are still closed

Prices of gasoline and diesel at the pumps in 'Cuba almost doubled on Friday. However, filling stations that were 'open to the public' in the capital remained...

United States
May 15, 2026

S&P raises Nigeria's rating on the basis of improving macroeconomic profile

S&P, the credit rating agency, upgraded Nigeria's long term sovereign rating from "B-" to "B" on Friday citing improved creditworthiness. The agency stated that higher oil prices...

United States
May 15, 2026

Bond yields rise on inflation fears, while global shares fall

Investor euphoria about technology stocks was replaced by inflation fears and traders increased bets on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in this year. The U.S. president...

United States
May 15, 2026

Cubans are frightened by the US's plans to indict Raul Cuba

The U.S. plan to indict Cuba's former 'leader Raul Castro for the downing humanitarian planes 20 years ago increased tensions in the island Friday. This comes as...

South Asia
May 15, 2026

Thoma Bravo is reportedly interested in selling a stake in Command Alkon.

Thoma Bravo may sell its stake in construction software maker Command Alkon as it tries to maximize returns on software that is seen to be more resistant...

United States
May 15, 2026

Due to high fuel prices and mandates, US oil refiners are finally able to profit from biofuels.

U.S. refiners have finally started to make money from renewable fuels. They had been squeezed for years by government mandates on biofuels. The U.S. and Israeli 'war...

China
May 15, 2026

Gold falls to a one-week low, as yields and the dollar climb. Middle East tensions also fuel inflation.

Gold dropped to a'more than a week low on 'Friday as U.S. Treasury Yields?and -the- dollar rose, and inflation fears due to the U.S./Israel war against Iran...

United States
May 15, 2026

US Government planning drastic Colorado River water reductions due to drought and overuse

According to a senior Arizona official, the U.S. government has proposed a plan to share water on the Colorado River, which is currently suffering from a drought....

India
May 15, 2026

Gold falls to a one-week low, as yields and the dollar climb. Middle East tensions also fuel inflation.

As U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar rose, gold fell to its lowest level in more than a week. Meanwhile, inflation fears due to the Middle East...

United States
May 15, 2026

Bond yields rise on inflation fears as global shares fall

Investor euphoria about tech stocks was replaced by inflation fears on Friday, and traders bet more that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in 2018. U.S....

United States
May 15, 2026

US manufacturing production is boosted by motor vehicles and AI; war-related shortages of supplies are looming

The U.S. manufacturing sector posted its biggest increase in 14-months in April. This was driven by the demand for motor vehicles, and?technology products amid a boom in...

Africa
May 15, 2026

Rwanda's Trinity Metals aims to raise $200 million US dollars in order to increase tin and tungsten production

Rwanda's Trinity Metals plans to list on an international exchange in order to raise between $100 and $200 million as it expands its tin and tungsten mines,...

China
May 15, 2026

Gold falls to a one-week low, as yields and the dollar climb. Middle East tensions also fuel inflation.

As U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar rose, gold fell to its 'lowest level in over a week on Friday. Meanwhile, inflation fears due to the Middle...

Venezuela
May 15, 2026

Venezuela starts giant debt rework, but hurdles remain

Venezuela announced a "comprehensive restructuring of public debt" on Wednesday. However, it still faces significant hurdles in order to complete one of the largest and most complex...

South Asia
May 15, 2026

Early monsoon rains will hit the southern Indian coast, causing crop planting

The state-run weather service announced on Friday that monsoon rains will hit India's southern coast six days sooner than normal, leading farmers to hope for early plantings...

Nigeria
May 15, 2026

Watchdogs warn that foreign buyers are fueling the illegal mineral trade in Nigeria.

A joint report by the government and civil society revealed that Nigeria is losing vast amounts of mineral revenue to illegal trading networks, which are dominated by...

China
May 15, 2026

Bond yields rise on inflation fears as global shares fall

Global shares fell on Friday, as investor euphoria about tech stocks was replaced by inflation fears. Bond yields rose and expectations of interest rate hikes in this...

South Asia
May 15, 2026

As rising yields and the dollar sap appeal, gold drops by 2%

Gold fell more than 2% on Friday, as a strong U.S. dollar and surging Treasury yields weakened its appeal. Higher oil prices and continued tensions in Middle...

Africa
May 15, 2026

Nigeria offers pension funds a waiver on investing in the proposed Dangote refinery IPO

Nigeria's pensions regulator has granted fund managers a "special waiver" to invest in the planned initial public offering of?Dangote Oil?Refinery. This is an unusual policy change aimed...

China
May 15, 2026

Trump spoke to Xi on lifting sanctions against Chinese companies buying Iranian oil

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said on Friday that he will soon make a decision about lifting sanctions against Chinese companies who 'buy Iranian oil'. Hengli Petrochemical,...

South Asia
May 15, 2026

INDIA BONDS - India bonds have their worst week since six years; oil and rupee slumps hurt short-end debts, swaps

The Indian government bonds suffered a'sharpest weekly decline in six weeks,' due to a?continued surge in U.S. Treasury and oil yields. This was compounded by the'stagnant fall...

Germany
May 15, 2026

Sources say that Brazil police are targeting Rio's former governor and Refit owner as part of a tax investigation.

Two sources familiar with the investigation said that the Brazilian federal police had targeted the former governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, and the owner Refit...

India
May 15, 2026

India's trade deficit widens due to a surge in crude imports due to the Mideast war

India's trade deficit grew to $28.38billion in April as a surge of crude shipments?pushed imports up to a six-month peak with the?Middle East Conflict disrupting supplies?and raising...

Africa
May 15, 2026

Zambian state investment firm eager to increase stakes in mining, CEO claims

Kakenenwa muyangwa, the CEO of ZCCM Investments Holdings, said that ZCCM Investments Holdings was keen to increase its stakes in mining assets, but only on a commercial...

Nigeria
May 15, 2026

Dangote files a new lawsuit against Nigeria regarding fuel import licenses

Court documents obtained by us show that Dangote Petroleum Refinery filed a new lawsuit in Nigeria against the attorney general to challenge fuel import 'licences' issued to...

Hungary
May 15, 2026

Energy Minister says that Serbia will submit its final proposal to Hungary on NIS.

Energy Minister said that Serbia will present its final offer to MOL, the Hungarian oil company, on Friday, in response to the Hungarian bid for NIS, the...

South Asia
May 15, 2026

India's JSW Dulux expects double-digit volume growth despite Middle East headwinds

JSW Dulux, an Indian paint manufacturer, expects to achieve double-digit growth in volume in fiscal year 2027. However margins are likely to be under pressure due to...

South Asia
May 15, 2026

India's trade deficit widens due to a surge in crude imports as a result of the Mideast war

India's merchandise trade deficit grew to a larger-than-expected amount of $28.38 Billion in April as a "surge" in crude shipments increased imports, while the Middle East conflict...

United States
May 15, 2026

As rising yields and the dollar sap appeal, gold drops by 2%

Gold fell 2% on the Friday due to?increasing Treasury yields, a'stronger U.S. Dollar and higher oil prices. By 1000 GMT, spot gold had fallen 2.2% to $4,546.45...

United States
May 15, 2026

Alberta's separatists are hit with a legal setback before Carney's visit

Alberta separatists have suffered their first major defeat in their campaign to hold a referendum about seceding. A provincial court ruled in favour of the First Nations'...

Ukraine
May 15, 2026

Governor of Ryazan says that Ukrainian drones killed four people in the Russian city.

The regional governor said that Ukrainian drones killed four people on Friday in Ryazan, a city located in central Russia. They also damaged high-rise apartment buildings and...

Taiwan
May 15, 2026

Global stocks drop as bond rates jump due to inflation fears

Global shares fell on Friday, as fears of inflation overtook investor euphoria about tech stocks. Bond yields rose and expectations for interest rate hikes in 2019 increased....

Ukraine
May 15, 2026

Energy Minister says that Serbia will submit its final proposal to Hungary on NIS.

Serbia's energy minister said that it will present its final proposal to MOL on Friday regarding the Hungarian company's bid for NIS to be acquired by MOL,...

India
May 15, 2026

Why India's Tata sons faces pressure to list

Tata Sons is the holding company for 31 group companies, including TCS and Tata Motors. The discussion about going public will likely come up on Saturday at...

China
May 15, 2026

ASIA GOLD - India discounts reach record highs on the import duty hike, while China premiums remain firm

This week, gold discounts in India reached a new record as a sharp increase in import duties slowed demand and triggered investor sales. Meanwhile, Chinese premiums remained...