Thursday 19 March 2026 - 15:50
The US dollar index climbed above the 100 mark on Wednesday, gaining about 5 percent from its late January low, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and a more restrictive Federal Reserve stance drove investors toward the dollar as a safe haven. The move marks a sharp reversal for a currency that had fallen roughly 9 percent earlier......
Food practices around the world carry strong cultural meanings shaped by history, environment, religion, and social structures. These traditions influence identity, daily routines, and communal rituals, creating distinct patterns across regions while also evolving through migration and global exchange. In Africa, food traditions often reflect......
China is drawing on years of strategic preparation to cushion the impact of escalating disruptions to global oil flows, as military tensions involving Iran enter a third week. As the world’s largest oil importer, Beijing has relied on large crude stockpiles, alternative shipping routes, and rapid electrification to maintain energy stability. The......
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as renewed Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf reversed a brief decline, with Brent closing above 100 dollars per barrel and US crude gaining nearly 3 percent on the day. The rally comes as the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its third week,......
US President Donald Trump said he has requested a one month delay to his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing the ongoing war with Iran as the reason for remaining in Washington. Speaking at the White House, Trump said he wanted to travel to China but considered it necessary to stay in the United States due to the conflict.......
The United Arab Emirates briefly shut its airspace on Tuesday as missile and drone exchanges between Iran and Israel intensified, with explosions reported in several Gulf cities and new strikes launched across multiple fronts. Residents in Dubai and Doha reported hearing blasts as air defense systems intercepted incoming projectiles. UAE......
Iran has expanded missile and drone attacks across Gulf states as the conflict involving the United States and Israel enters its third week, disrupting global oil supplies and pushing crude prices above 100 dollars per barrel. The escalation has effectively paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor through which roughly 20......
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