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Iraq Slashes Oil Prices for Buyers Willing to Transit Hormuz

Iraq is offering its term buyers huge discounts for crude loaded this month, but tankers will have to transit the Strait of Hormuz to collect the barrels deep inside the Persian Gulf just as hostilities flare in the region.

Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?

New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

Two British pubs are closing every DAY in first quarter of 2026 after struggling with 'sheer weight' of tax rises - equating to 2,400 job losses

Two British pubs are closing every DAY in first quarter of 2026 after struggling with 'sheer weight' of tax rises - equating to 2,400 job lossesBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:13, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 08:13, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Vodafone to buy CK Hutchison out of VodafoneThree venture for £4.3bn

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These are the questions I would ask the Enhanced Games … if they would let me | Sean Ingle

While the doping-friendly event does not seem keen on journalistic interrogation, here’s what needs to be askedThe plan to fly to Las Vegas to cover what the Enhanced Games claims is the “next frontier of human performance” ended with a short email sent at 7.02pm on Friday. “After careful consideration, we are unable to approve your media credential request for this year’s event,” it said. “Due to the high volume of applications and limited media capacity, we could not accommodate all requests …...

Japan Has Two More Key Windows for Yen Intervention by IMF Rules

Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund guidelines.

Awqaf Dubai reports AED1.48b in assets under management for minors and incapacitated individuals - Emirates 24|7

Awqaf Dubai reports AED1.48b in assets under management for minors and incapacitated individuals  Emirates 24|7

Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme - Emirates 24|7

Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme  Emirates 24|7

Businesses Across the Country Can Now Add Fresh Groceries to Their Amazon Business Orders in Over 2,300 Cities and Towns - About Amazon

Businesses Across the Country Can Now Add Fresh Groceries to Their Amazon Business Orders in Over 2,300 Cities and Towns  About Amazon

Amazon announces plans to invest more than €15 billion in France, creating more than 7,000 permanent jobs - About Amazon

Amazon announces plans to invest more than €15 billion in France, creating more than 7,000 permanent jobs  About Amazon

Leo Pharma Eyes $800 Million Deal Push as IPO Plans Advance

Leo Pharma is actively seeking more acquisition targets, with as much as 5 billion kroner ($800 million) to spend on dealmaking as it positions itself for an initial public offering, according to its top management.

Indian firms go big in America: Pour in $16.4 bn, create over 70,000 jobs across US

Indian companies are significantly boosting the US economy with substantial investments, creating thousands of jobs, and driving innovation. Senior officials highlighted nearly $16.4 billion in cumulative FDI, supporting over 70,000 jobs and significant R&D. Further commitments are anticipated, underscoring India's growing role in key American sectors.

2% DA rise explained: What it means for your salary and pension

DA rise explained What it means for your salary and pension

MOEX Index up as morning trading session opens

As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time the MOEX Index was up by 0.29% at 2,628.45 points

विजय का 80 करोड़ का बंगला, ₹600 करोड़ की नेटवर्थ, जानें कहां-कहां किया है निवेश

Foul play in RR sale? Kal Somani-led group say they were pushed out of deal

Foul play in RR sale Kal Somaniled group say they were pushed out of deal

New World Weighs Sale of Stake in $2 Billion HK Hotel Portfolio

New World Development Co., the cash-strapped property developer, is in talks to sell its 50% stake in a portfolio of three Hong Kong hotels valued at a total of $2 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

ASG Hospital Said to Plan Filing for $500 Million IPO This Month

ASG Hospital Pvt., an Indian eye-care chain backed by General Atlantic, is planning to file for an initial public offering as early as this month that could raise up to $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Sensex falls 700 points: Why is the stock market down today?

Sensex falls points Why is the stock market down today