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Inheritance: Samsung Episode 1
From a fruit and vegetable store to a global empire, Samsung’s story is more than business - it’s an epic family saga. Behind the success lies a dynas...
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
After a 16-year rule, the nationalist prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, faces the opposing leader Peter Magyar in Sunday’s election.
Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world. In Ireland farmers and lorry drivers have been protesting hi...
Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
Although the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States still holds, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, drivin...
First Iranian oil for India in seven years
For the first time in seven years, India has bought its first cargo of Iranian oil. India hasn't purchased any Iranian oil since 2019 because of US sa...
Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important global waterway, is part of the ceasefire agreement, as announced by the US government, but late on Wedne...
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
The US and Iran have come to a temporary ceasefire, but for many businesses and consumers, the pressure may be far from over.
Hundreds of ships...
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
A countdown is underway as President Trump says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a deal to fully re-open the Strait of Hormuz....
Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
Over several days, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck oil export facilites in Primorsk and Ust-Luga in the Baltic Sea, and Novorossiysk in the Bl...
Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump said the US will target civilian infrastructure if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz. He has given Iran a de...
Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports. Most of these imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran ha...
French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz
Several sources are reporting that a French-owned container ship has successfully braved the troubled Strait of Hormuz. The CMA CGM Kribi is believed...
SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to go public. Could it become one of the world’s most valuable companies?
One year on from “Liberation Day”, whe...
Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis
More than forty countries take part in a virtual gathering in a bid to reopen the vital shipping lane. The UK is playing host to the meeting, joined b...
How will rising oil prices affect airlines?
Jet fuel prices are surging as the war in Iran unsettles airlines and global travel. Leanna Byrne examines what it could mean for ticket prices and th...
Could there be a revival of the coal industry?
South Korea has lifted caps on electricity from coal and the Philippines and Vietnam are boosting coal-fired power. Sarah Rogers explores whether or n...
Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces
Unilever, the company behind brands like Hellmann’s and Knorr, has agreed to combine its food business with US spice and flavour giant McCormick & Com...
Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households
The Sri Lankan government has increased electricity prices for most households by more than 8% as fuel costs surge due to the Iran conflict.
Plu...
Kharg Island: What role does it play in Iran’s economy?
The White House deflects questions about US threat to hit Iranian energy infrastructure. President Trump expects Iran to make a deal to end the war.<...
Why diesel is rising quicker in price than other fuel?
The price of diesel has risen nearly 90% since the start of the war in Iran according to ICE. Why is that more than other fuels?
Plus Sarah Roge...
Fears of fuel shortages lead to panic buying in Australia
As prices soar, petrol and diesel pumps are running dry at hundreds of service stations across Australia. But is the shortage caused by panic buying r...
Meta and Alphabet shares fall following social media trial defeat
A California jury found Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people. The plaintiff was awarded damages of $6m; Meta to pay 7...
Asian economies feel the pain of the US-Israel war with Iran
The Asian Development Bank's Chief Economist Albert Park tells us that the conflict in the Middle East could prove 'traumatic', knocking as much as 1....
The Philippines declares state of emergency over fuel crisis
The Philippines has declared a state of national energy emergency as the conflict in the Middle East cuts fuel supplies. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr...
Markets rally as Trump signals progress with Iran
We bring you the latest reaction after President Trump says the US has held constructive talks with Iran, even as Iran has denied any dialogue with th...
"Work from home and limit flights", urges IEA, as fuel crisis deepens
The International Energy Agency wants people to cut their energy consumption. The IEA warned that the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz...
Gas prices soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran
Gas prices rise sharply following an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex. QatarEnergy has confirmed "extensive damage" to the plant used to co...
Oil shock spreads global strain
Oil prices have jumped above 109 dollars a barrel after airstrikes hit Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve, shared wi...
Oil prices continue surge
The escalation in the Middle East is continuing to drive up energy prices, with the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments,...
Oil tensions and global trade risks
Global energy markets remain jittery after a drone strike at the UAE’s Port of Fujairah forced a temporary halt in oil loading, raising concerns about...
Turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz sees oil price surge again
Brent crude, the international benchmark for crude oil, rose to settle at $103 a barrel, ending the day at the highest level in more than three years....
US eases Russias oil sanctions
The US has loosened sanctions on other countries buying Russian oil we'll be talking about if those measures are enough to keep a lid on energy prices...
Can a temporary US shipping rule ease fuel costs?
The US is considering temporarily waiving the Jones Act, a century-old law from 1920 that normally requires all goods shipped between US ports to trav...
Can a Temporary US Shipping Rule Ease Fuel Costs?
The US is considering temporarily waiving the Jones Act, a century-old law from 1920 that normally requires all goods shipped between US ports to trav...
Shipping workers all at sea
As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut what is being done to keep seafarers safe?
Bangladesh rations fuel to private motorists
Bangladesh starts rationing fuel for private motorists. It's a result of the rapid rise in oil prices as a result of the US/Israel war on Iran.
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US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, says he will grant India a 30-day waiver to buy sanctioned oil from Russia to help ease supply concerns in t...
Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
As global oil prices continue to climb, crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days if travel through the Strait of Hormuz...
Crude warning: Energy experts say Strait of Hormuz closure could force energy prices higher
Oil and gas traders took a breath on Wednesday after Trump pledged help in the Strait of Hormuz, but experts say there are still signs the price of cr...
Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Natural gas prices spike in Europe after Qatar closes its LNG base. Meanwhile the Strait of Hormuz closure sends crude oil higher and its importance i...