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Gulf markets dip in sign of investor concern after Iran attacks Israel
Brent crude futures were nearing a six-month high on concern that Iran, the third-largest OPEC producer, would attack Israel.
China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions
William Li, speaking at Harvard University, said rapid EV growth in China resulted from an "open and competitive" market where "all products are...
Germany’s Scholz kicks off China trip amid tensions over EVs, Russia
Chancellor to visit Chongqing Bosch factory amid fears of EU trade war over electric cars, but Iranian attack on Israel overshadows arrival.
Iberians hit the beaches as temperatures in Spain rise 10C above normal
Temperatures more often experienced in summer months were being recorded in April, said Spain's state weather forecasting agency.
London Metal Exchange releases notice on UK and US sanctions for Russian metals
The London Metal Exchange set out measures it is taking to comply with new U.S. and UK sanctions that prohibit exchanges from accepting...
Level of Ural River in Russia’s Orenburg reaches 11.83 metres, say local authorities
Authorities call on thousands of residents to evacuate immediately due to rapidly rising floodwaters.
Water guns mark Thai New Year festivities despite heat wave worries
El Nino and climate change conspire to create record-high temperatures for three days of festivities meant to herald the rainy season, while hydropower...
Simpson Oil calls for strategic review at Parkland
Largest shareholder urges review of strategy and possible change of ownership.
Tesla cuts Full Self Driving subscription prices in US, Canada
Elon Musk lowers costs to drive up adoption of assistive technology.
US takes action targeting Russian aluminum, copper and nickel
Washington and London prohibited metal-trading exchanges from accepting new aluminum, copper and nickel produced by Russia.
