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Oil prices set to jump after US and Israel strike Iran

Oil prices set to jump after US and Israel strike Iran

Oil prices are projected to climb on Monday, and equity markets may slip as the US‑Israel conflict with Iran unsettles investors. U.S. crude is set to increase about 9 % when trading restarts, data from broker IG show, after Tehran announced on Saturday that it had effectively sealed the

Canada’s Carney to meet Modi in India as trade ties with the U.S. remain uncertain

Canada’s Carney to meet Modi in India as trade ties with the U.S. remain uncertain

It is rare for the heads of two nations that have exchanged accusations of murder, extortion and terrorism to sit down a few months later on amicable terms. Yet, describing a “rupture in the world order,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Trump’s Iran attacks speed up global shift away from dollar dominance

Trump’s Iran attacks speed up global shift away from dollar dominance

President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran, dubbed the rather childish Operation Epic Fury by the Pentagon, represents yet another display of force by an assertive government. Beyond stirring new turmoil throughout the Middle East, the attacks reinforce the perception of a United States that pays scant attention to international

Share how recent Middle East events have impacted you.

Share how recent Middle East events have impacted you.

In a statement posted to social media, the Israel Defense Forces says it is now striking “targets” of the Iranian “regime in the heart of Tehran”. Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel and several Gulf cities, after pledging retaliation for the killing

Young fashion enthusiasts boost UK charity shops on struggling high streets

Young fashion enthusiasts boost UK charity shops on struggling high streets

Young people attracted to second‑hand platforms like Vinted and Depop are supporting charity shops even as energy and labour expenses increase. Save the Children reported a 3 % increase in retail revenue last year, with December sales 11 % higher than the previous year, generating over £1 million for its programmes.

How US‑Israeli attacks on Iran could affect oil prices

How US‑Israeli attacks on Iran could affect oil prices

Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter? The Strait of Hormuz ranks among the globe’s key maritime corridors for international commerce. Roughly one‑fifth of worldwide oil shipments and a similar share of gas carriers traverse it. The waterway sits between Oman and Iran. It connects the northern Gulf

Former minister joins UK push to ban cryptocurrency political donations

Former minister joins UK push to ban cryptocurrency political donations

A former Labour minister has joined a growing roster of specialists and senior MPs urging a prohibition on political contributions made in cryptocurrency, as worries about foreign meddling in UK elections intensify. Rushanara Ali, the Labour MP who helped draft the elections bill while serving as a minister in the