Breaking 14:28 Global finance braces for mounting Iran crisis risks 14:25 U.S. Embassy in Beirut urges citizens to leave Lebanon amid escalating security risks 14:07 Bitcoin drops to $63,000 as Iran strikes rattle global markets 13:55 Black smoke over Dubai as Iranian strikes ignite fires at Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah 13:47 US strikes on Iran spark severe flight chaos across Middle East 13:44 Only 27 percent of Americans support Trump’s military operation against Iran, poll finds 13:04 US and Israel kill Khamenei in sweeping strikes on Iran 12:53 El Niño’s potential 2026 return raises risk of new global heat records 12:46 Bitcoin swings as US and Israel strike Iran and markets eye Hormuz risk 12:45 United Kingdom opens military bases to the United States against Iran but insists it is not at war 12:30 Middle East conflict lifts dollar and gold as investors seek safety 12:17 Trump urges Iranians to rise as regime change path stays uncertain 12:00 Kuwait mistakenly shoots down three US fighter jets during regional escalation 11:58 US and Israel pound Iran as regional conflict widens 11:51 Cambodia recovers 74 looted Khmer artifacts from British dealer’s estate 10:38 US Iran escalation raises energy and inflation risks for Morocco 10:23 Safe-haven currencies climb as Iran crisis rattles global markets 10:15 Ali Larijani moves to consolidate power after Khamenei killing 10:10 Musk’s ‘another one bites the dust’ post fuels backlash after Khamenei killing 09:52 Israel’s upgraded David’s Sling faces first major test in Iran clash 09:45 Amazon cloud outage in UAE exposes Gulf infrastructure to Iran conflict 09:33 Apple prepares three day wave of new product launches 09:26 Treasury yields hit multi‑month lows as Middle East war drives flight to safety 09:18 US Iran conflict fuels fears of strategic overstretch with China 09:13 Iran drone strike on Ras Tanura refinery deepens Gulf energy shock 08:50 Iran accuses US of destroying trust after Khamenei killing 07:20 US and Israel strike Iran, killing Khamenei and choking global oil routes 07:00 Iranian missile barrage kills nine in Israel and narrowly misses Jerusalem holy sites 15:40 Lebanon sets up emergency unit to assist citizens abroad amid regional crisis 15:31 Three US soldiers killed in Iran conflict, several others seriously injured


Crypto market slump deepens as digital asset stocks follow bitcoin decline

Bitcoin’s sharp post-holiday downturn sparked a wider selloff across crypto-linked equities, extending pressure on a market already grappling with thin trading volumes and post-Christmas volatility. Within an hour, the world’s largest cryptocurrency shed nearly $3,000, triggering automated......

Loaded tanker forced back to Venezuelan waters as US blockade tightens

A fully loaded Panama-flagged oil tanker has returned to Venezuelan waters after the United States intensified its maritime blockade targeting the country’s oil exports. The vessel, initially bound for foreign ports, reversed course following reports that the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted several......

Yuan strengthens as China advances digital currency expansion

The Chinese yuan exceeded the key threshold of 7 per dollar for the first time since September 2024, signaling renewed confidence in the nation’s currency strategy. The offshore yuan reached 6.9985 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set its daily midpoint......

Venezuela tensions propel gold above $4,500 and silver to $72 peak

Gold prices smashed through $4,500 per ounce on Wednesday, hitting a historic high of $4,525, as silver raced to $72.70 per ounce in a blistering year-end rally that delivers gold its strongest annual gain since 1979 at over 70 percent. Escalating frictions between the United States and Venezuela, marked......

Gold surpasses $4,500 an ounce for the first time

Gold reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, climbing above 4,500 dollars an ounce for the first time, driven by mounting geopolitical tensions and expectations of future interest rate cuts in the United States. The precious metal, traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset, rose to a peak of 4,519.78......

Russian tankers face major delays as sanctions and attacks disrupt oil exports

A growing number of Russian oil tankers are stuck at sea as sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and recent attacks in the Black Sea intensify bottlenecks across Asian ports. The disruptions highlight the growing strain on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”  a network of aging vessels......

Asian markets surge as technology stocks and precious metals fuel year-end optimism

Asian markets advanced sharply on Tuesday as strong gains in the technology sector and record-breaking precious metal prices lifted investor sentiment ahead of the holiday season. The rally followed global momentum from Wall Street, where major U.S. indexes extended their winning streaks, reinforcing......

Gold hits a new record at $4,383.76 an ounce

Gold prices reached a new all-time high on Monday, climbing to $4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing the previous record set in October. The surge comes as investors increasingly expect further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Recent economic data released in the United States point......

RedBird founder challenges Warner Bros. Discovery board over rejected Paramount offer

Gerry Cardinale, founder of RedBird Capital Partners, has sharply criticized the Warner Bros. Discovery board following its rejection of Paramount’s $108.4 billion bid. Cardinale accused the board of distorting the facts surrounding the financial structure of the offer, calling its statements “a......

Europe weighs stablecoin oversight as digital euro timeline moves to 2029

Europe’s central bank is navigating two parallel challenges as it seeks to balance financial innovation and stability: tightening oversight of private digital currencies and advancing the development of a digital euro. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted both issues during......

Precious metals hold near highs as investors await US inflation clues

Gold prices steadied close to their record peak on Thursday, while silver and platinum continued to test fresh highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and central bank decisions that could shape global monetary policy through year-end. Spot gold hovered around 4,334 dollars an ounce, roughly......

Washington prepares new sanctions as Moscow weighs peace plan rejection

The United States is preparing new sanctions against Russia’s energy sector in case President Vladimir Putin rejects the latest peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. According to reports, the measures would target a network of vessels and intermediaries involved in transporting Russian......

AI market slide deepens as profitability and infrastructure challenges unsettle investors

Global investors are retreating from artificial intelligence stocks as anxiety mounts over extreme valuations, rising capital costs, and questions about whether massive infrastructure spending will yield sustainable profits. The market correction, which began earlier this month, has intensified across......

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