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Dana Gas, one of the largest private natural gas companies in the Middle East, has received $20 million from the Egyptian government to settle outstanding payments.
Leaving Opec is part of the UAE’s greater plan for its future, where higher hydrocarbon revenues will allow bigger investments in everything from projects to bypass Hormuz and renewable energy.
Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a weekly gain, as the Iran war kept the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and Tehran pledged a new framework to oversee the waterway that carries about a fifth of global crude supply.
The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.
South Korea's financial regulator has again ordered Hanwha Solutions to revise its share sale plan, citing insufficient disclosures, the company said Friday.
Japan’s vice finance minister on May 1 issued a warning against possible speculative currency trading. (Photo by Jo Ishibuchi)
The yen rose strongly against the dollar for a second straight day on Friday. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
A mansion built for the Qatari royal family in the Los Angeles district of Bel-Air has hit the market with a $US400 million ($562 million) asking price, a potential record for a US home sale.
Residents pack border crossings on first day of ‘golden week’, lured by attentive dining service, lower costs and family-friendly attractions
Residents pack border crossings on first day of ‘golden week’, lured by attentive dining service, lower costs and family-friendly attractions
An attendant holds a bottle of Wuliangye, one of China's most famous liquors: The company is mired in a scandal and slashed its earnings in a restatement. © Reuters
Kaiser Reef has ramped up throughput at its Porcupine Flat processing plant in Victoria, successfully transitioning to a two-shift operation at its Maldon gold project.
A first look at the Seattle-based carrier’s debut international business suite — and the West Coast story it’s trying to tell
Amid the rapidly moving pieces of the Saudi sports investment landscape, SURJ Sports Investment – a PIF subsidiary – has reiterated its commitment to staging an ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Saudi Arabia starting 2028.
SEOUL, May 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial regulator has again ordered Hanwha Solutions to revise its share sale plan, citing insufficient disclosures, the company said Friday.
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1. Tenenbaum is very short in betting on the back of an impressive first-up win at Wyong over the Black Opal runner-up, so there’s a bit of depth to that win. Ticked over well winning a trial and 1400m on his home track looks ideal. The one to beat, but the market tells us that anyway. 2. The Roaring Sun made a nice…
In China, micro drama companies are harnessing AI to create shows at jaw-dropping speed and cost – often with the help of lavish subsidies
In China, micro drama companies are harnessing AI to create shows at jaw-dropping speed and cost – often with the help of lavish subsidies
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Mainland Chinese visitors to Sharp Island in Sai Kung say they left with a greater understanding of corals, but noted limited promotion beyond key points
Mainland Chinese visitors to Sharp Island in Sai Kung say they left with a greater understanding of corals, but noted limited promotion beyond key points
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MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered an immediate halt to the onboarding of new drivers and riders by Transport Network Companies (TNCs) and Motorcycle Taxi Platform Providers (MTPPs) after several firms were found to have exceeded government-imposed limits.
With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers
With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, 13 suspects are set to stand trial in the UAE over a multimillion-dollar plot to funnel weapons to Sudan’s army through the country’s financial system.
Fashion designer Amen Khademi takes a photo with her cellphone of model Farnaz Ojaghloo wearing a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs at her studio in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Critical Resources has clocked a high-impact exploration update after wrapping up dual-pronged field programs at its Lammerlaw and Croesus projects in New Zealand. The company is sniffing out high-grade gold and critical minerals across both projects.
The long-awaited trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union takes effect Friday, at least provisionally. (AP video: Lucas Dumphreys, Thiago Mostazo, Maycron Abade and Victor Caivano)
European states are moving closer to restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, amid controversial plans that would effectively bury the prospects of a Palestinian state.
Over the past decades, China and Vietnam’s relationship has been shadowed by deep historical wounds, rooted in battles over the South China Sea that still shape maritime tensions today.
Apple on Thursday reported results that beat Wall Street estimates, with customers showing eagerness to buy a new MacBook model driven by incoming chief executive John Ternus, while supply constraints hindered iPhone sales.
A gunman delivered a haunting message, saying “this is where I do business” to a group of people in downtown Los Angeles before shooting them Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department told The California Post.The shooting happened around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Sixth Street and San Julian Street and …
Early signs of a recovery present a buying opportunity for property stocks, which have been under pressure since home prices peaked in 2021
Early signs of a recovery present a buying opportunity for property stocks, which have been under pressure since home prices peaked in 2021
BEIJING — Electric carmakers in China are layering on more of the same artificial intelligence features as they try to survive a prolonged price war in the world's largest auto market.
MANILA, Philippines — In 1903, 100,000 workers marched to Malacañang, sparking a movement that would eventually lead to the official recognition of Labor Day. It was a day designed to honor the dignity of the Filipino worker. Yet, 124 years later, as the nation observes the theme "Disenteng Trabaho Para sa Lahat" (…
Securing fertilizer at prices that won't break the bank is becoming an ever greater challenge for Australia's farmers since the Iran war has choked off trade through the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters
Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill afford
Nissan has canceled planned production of electric SUV models at its plant in the U.S. state of Mississippi, opting to increase output of conventional cars there. (Nikkei photo)
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Japan’s vice finance minister on May 1 issued a warning against possible speculative currency trading. (Photo by Jo Ishibuchi)
Five-year-old’s grandfather and senior Warlpiri elder appeals for calm, saying: ‘It is time now for sorry business’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains off the US intellectual property watch list for the 13th year, according to the 2026 Special 301 Report released Thursday.
The top 10% of Australia’s earners get 90% of the benefit of the CGT, while young Australians are struggling to get into the housing market
Latest increase to HK$43.10 per hour offers limited boost, but helps workers keep pace with inflation and stabilises labour costs