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The war raging in the Middle East must be stopped before it engulfs the entire region at increasing cost to the global economy, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.
The ongoing Israeli-American war on Iran, for all its complexity and global effects, boils down to a single question: Who can take the pain the longest? A surge in oil prices points to what may be Iran’s most effective weapon and the United States’ biggest vulnerability in continuing the campaign: Damaging the world…
The philosopher offers a measured and reasonable argument against assisted dying
New Delhi’s easing of foreign investment rules comes amid a cautious push by India and China to repair ties after years of tense relations
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors awaited February's inflation report and monitored U.S.-Iran war developments.
From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’
The attacks, which included the firebombing of a childcare centre and torching of cars, were motivated by financial reward, magistrate finds
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South Korean stocks finished higher for the second straight session Wednesday as investors hunted for bargains amid the market's recent volatility caused by the US-Iran war. The local currency rose against the greenback.
German arms maker Rheinmetall on Wednesday reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more in 2026, as defense companies are expected to be on the receiving end of governments' hiked spending on military capabilities.
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said Tuesday that his government had to raise fuel prices to make sure local production continues and the economy remains stable.
The SCMP and the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis will co-host a webinar to discuss China’s ‘two sessions’
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
Mirae Asset Securities said it will launch the industry’s first dedicated service center for global companies in Korea’s rapidly expanding retirement pension market.
Starbucks Korea said Wednesday it has expanded its employee scholarship program to cover master’s and doctoral degrees, becoming the first Starbucks market globally to offer graduate-level tuition support.
While some argue for destroying the terminal though which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow, others caution of a global market ‘tailspin’
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Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
Pop music concerts generated largest share, followed by musicals, dance
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank, during her official visit to Manila, where both sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between Sri Lanka and the multilateral development institution.
Increasing oil and gas exploration, pushing ahead with green transition among contingency plans in place, geologist NPC deputy says
A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), rear center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, rear left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn …
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Miami International Airport in Miami. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Gas prices are displayed, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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‘In the past few weeks, we have uncovered many such cases involving cars that had enlarged their fuel tank capacity and made other modifications,’ customs says
The investment strategy gains momentum as AI spending, geopolitics and inflation boost demand for firms with heavy assets, low obsolescence
Images of animals will feature on the next series of banknotes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and Jane Austen over the coming years.
Economists predict RBA board will hike cash rate to 4.1% next week as inflation climbs and energy costs surge
MANILA, Philippines – Enhancing the region’s digital economy and cross-border digital payments are among the topics that will be discussed during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers’ retreat and related meetings.
China, Japan and South Korea have all taken steps to reduce impact of supply shortages – but analysts warn of spillover
California’s economy helps keep America running — and criminals know it.
TEHRAN, Iran — The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.
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Rapid shifts in cross-border flows show even Hong Kong’s most reliable buyers can amplify market turbulence during geopolitical shocks
Hong Kong is becoming a focal point for Asian billionaires seeking to pivot away from US exposure, Deutsche Bank’s private bank says
The company’s turnaround highlights resilience in China’s EV market, defying a slowdown that has weighed on most domestic rivals
Beijing’s preferences for innovation and emerging industries are affecting businesses’ development paths and reshaping the corporate landscape
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U.S. stocks eased lower as investors wait for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end.
A person walks on the beach next to homes damaged by the Palisades Fire, Jan. 16, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
The Middle East war has now lasted for more than a dozen days with no signs of abating. The war did not end in the manner the US and Israel expected. Iran resisted. It has now vowed to hold on to its resistance even further despite the destruction inflicted on its economy and public life. The entire region is now in…
The narrow stretch of water separating Iran from Oman has long been one of the most strategically important passages in the global economy. Today, that corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, has become the epicenter of a global energy crisis that threatens to ripple across economies, industries and households worldwide.
Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), the flagship company of the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, continues on its journey of islandwide growth with the opening of the 63rd branch in Athurugiriya, located at Kaduwela Road.
DFCC Bank PLC, under its ‘Garusaru’ proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificate verification using fingerprint authentication at 50 selected DF…