Australian ambassador to Japan floats Indo-Pacific network to counter China

Japan reports increase in rental car accidents involving foreigners

Energy stocks closed at the first record since March as investors see diminishing prospects for a near-term ceasefire in the Iran war that could ease the standoff in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals Reuters

US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says Reuters

HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) ("Evolution" or the "Company") has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire mineral and royalty ("M&R") interests in the core Midland Basin of the Permian Basin from a non-affiliated private seller

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc. to United MEP Partners. The acquisition closed May 4, 2026. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Alamo We

The prime-brokerage arm of digital-asset company Ripple has raised $275 million through the private placement bond market.

Home Depot beat earnings, helped by $730 million in tariff refunds, but declined to raise full-year guidance in a frozen housing market. Klarna fell 17% after cutting its annual revenue forecast due to weak consumer spending in Germany, even as its US business grew 27%

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