South Africa is preparing to identify a transaction adviser to create a fully independent transmission system operator by the end of next year, a process that will include engaging with possible equity investors.

UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war Reuters

Two leading commodity trading houses have seen their profits soar, according to company financials seen by Bloomberg News, highlighting how the war in Iran has created a bonanza for the traders and their top executives.

Friedrich Merz says he is ‘shocked’ as victorious far-right party aims for 40% of vote in country’s next federal polls

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Gulf equities mixed amid US-Iran flare-ups Reuters

Copper surged to its highest-ever price on the London Metal Exchange after a weeks-long rally fueled by anticipation that President Donald Trump will expand US tariffs to imports of refined metal.

Huawei unveils first triple-fold phone with 'US-free' core chips

Munich cements role as Chinese carmakers' R&D hub in Europe

At least five killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami Reuters