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Brent oil could reach $120 if Middle East tensions continue, Barclays warns

Global oil markets could experience a sharp rise in prices if geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persist, according to a recent assessment by analysts at Barclays. The British bank warned that the benchmark crude price Brent Crude could potentially climb to around $120 per barrel if the current regional conflict continues for several......

White House downplays reports of Russian intelligence support to Iran

The White House has downplayed media reports suggesting that Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran about potential American military targets in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters on Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the reports would not alter ongoing military operations conducted by the United States in......

US agency to host forum on autonomous vehicle safety with Top CEOs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will host a national forum on autonomous vehicle safety, bringing together the CEOs of leading self-driving companies, including Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to explore regulatory challenges and ways to safely accelerate the deployment......

US submarine sinks Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka as regional tensions escalate

Sri Lanka rescued dozens of Iranian sailors and evacuated the crew of a second Iranian naval vessel after a United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate off the island’s southern coast, marking the first confirmed torpedo attack by the US Navy against an enemy warship since World War II. The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena,......

EU says United States will honor Turnberry trade deal despite tariff dispute

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the United States has assured the European Union it will respect the terms of the Turnberry trade agreement, despite new tariff measures that risk undermining the deal’s central provision of a 15 percent tariff ceiling. Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Sefcovic said he had received direct......

US dollar pares gains after February payrolls fall short of expectations

The U.S. dollar eased against major currencies on Friday after official data revealed an unexpected drop in payrolls for February, raising speculation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates sooner than anticipated. Weak jobs data According to government statistics, the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February following a downward......

Iranian AI disinformation campaign escalates during conflict

Iranian state media and pro Iran social media accounts have intensified the use of AI generated images and videos since hostilities began between US and Israeli forces and Iran in late February, according to a report that describes a fast moving online campaign built around false claims of successful strikes on American and Israeli military......

Global investors shift toward international stocks as BofA predicts new market order

Global investors are directing significantly more capital toward international equities than US stocks for the first time in nearly a decade, a trend Bank of America analysts describe as the emergence of a “new world order” in financial markets. Data cited by Bloomberg from a Bank of America report show that about $104 billion......

Dozens of French ships stranded as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

France said dozens of its vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf as the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel effectively shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said Friday that 52 French ships are currently stranded......

European stocks rise as oil eases after strongest weekly surge since 2022

European stock markets opened higher on Friday while oil prices edged lower, offering investors brief relief after a week of sharp volatility driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran. The broader market mood remained cautious as the confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other continued to disrupt......

FIFA reviews World Cup security with Mexico after cartel violence

FIFA representatives met Mexican government officials in Mexico City on Wednesday to assess security arrangements for the 13 World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico this summer, following weeks of concern over cartel violence triggered by the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. The meeting brought together......

Asian markets mixed as Iran conflict enters seventh day

Asian financial markets ended a volatile week with mixed results on Friday as oil prices eased slightly after days of sharp swings triggered by the escalating conflict involving Iran. The fighting, now in its seventh day, has disrupted global energy flows and unsettled investors across major asset classes. The turmoil began after the United......

Jimmy Lai drops appeal against 20 year prison sentence in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai, the 78 year old founder of the now closed Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his conviction or his 20 year prison sentence under Beijing’s national security law, his legal team confirmed Friday, bringing one of the city’s most closely watched legal cases to a conclusion. Lawyers representing......

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