The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, said the economic impact of the recent surge in energy prices appears manageable for now. However, he cautioned that the situation could become more serious if people and businesses begin to expect inflation to stay high for a longer period. Speaking during an event at Harvard […]
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Thailand’s government has announced a significant development that could help stabilize the country’s energy supply. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that Thailand has successfully reached an agreement with Iran to ensure Thai oil tankers can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important and sensitive shipping routes. Speaking during a […]
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Germany has indicated that it is willing to play a role in supporting stability if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius shared this message during a discussion with Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles, emphasizing Germany’s openness to help safeguard peace if diplomatic efforts succeed. Speaking […]
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Growing tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns across global markets and shipping routes after Iran warned that key maritime corridors could become targets if the United States launches a ground invasion. According to reports from Iranian media, a military official stated that Iran may expand the conflict beyond its immediate borders if foreign […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Iran is “being decimated” and expressed uncertainty about who is currently in control of the country. His comments come amid ongoing attacks on Gulf oil and gas infrastructure that have rattled energy markets worldwide. Nearly three weeks into the Middle East conflict involving Israel and the United […]
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi managed a delicate diplomatic moment with calm and composure during her recent meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. What could have turned into an uncomfortable exchange instead became a demonstration of careful leadership and steady diplomacy. The meeting took place shortly after Trump criticized several U.S. allies, including Japan, […]
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In a move that underscores the urgency of unfolding global events, U.S. President Donald Trump has requested China to delay his highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping. The decision comes as tensions in the Middle East intensify, demanding his presence closer to home. Originally scheduled from March 31 to April 2 in Beijing, the summit […]
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In the early hours of the morning, two drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh, sparking a limited fire and causing material damage, according to Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. In a statement shared on X, the ministry said the incident resulted in minor structural damage following what it described as an initial assessment. Authorities […]
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Gold and silver surged to record highs on Monday while global stock markets stumbled, after US President Donald Trump reignited trade war fears with his threat to impose tariffs on several European nations over their resistance to a proposed US takeover of Greenland. What began as a geopolitical dispute over the strategically located North Atlantic […]
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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
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