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Dollar inches up as markets weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks Reuters

China’s high-powered market for initial public offerings is showing signs that its breakneck pace could be difficult to sustain.

Iran war makes multibillion-dollar Tanzania LNG more attractive, Equinor says Reuters

Israel’s escalating campaign to stop Syria rebuilding its military with Turkish help looks set to backfire, after Damascus signalled it was considering joining the new mutual-defence pact formed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Securing a Washington-mediated security deal with Israel was still

The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other

China denounces 'economic wars' as US starts campaign to cut off Iran

Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is key Reuters

Dollar inches up as markets weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks Reuters

For months, Masoumeh Zakeri has endlessly replayed the last night she spent with her nine-year-old daughter before she was killed in a strike on her school during the opening hours of the US-Israel war with Iran. Motahreh excitedly talked about coming holidays, planned weddings and the clothes she w

Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks.