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Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?
Authorities have shut main exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid ongoing fallout of US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
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What could be the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the Iranian economy?
The Strait of Hormuz, a key passage through which more than 20% of the world's oil circulates, is once again at the center of the crisis. After the attacks by the US and Israel against Iran, fears of a…
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How US-Israel attacks on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets
About 20-30 percent of global oil and gas supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal
Netflix declined to raise its proposal to match a higher one from Paramount for Warner Bros.
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Economy - The European Union activates an agreement with Mercosur despite internal divisions in Europe
The European Commission announced the provisional entry into force of the trade agreement with Mercosur after the ratification of Argentina and Uruguay in their legislatures. The pact, negotiated over 25 years,…
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Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties
Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
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In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?
Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.
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Economy - Netflix exits the bid for Warner Bros. and clears the way for Paramount
The streaming giant refused to raise its offer of $27.75 per share and Paramount Skydance is emerging as the likely winner of a months-long battle to acquire the historic studio of…
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Paramount wins the bid for Warner Bros: Netflix withdraws and its shares soar
Paramount Skydance emerged as the likely winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix refused on Thursday to raise...
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World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links
World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister,…
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Trump U-turn: Is Venezuelan oil really available to Cuba again?
The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.
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Economy - Iran faces rising inflation as it resumes nuclear dialogue with the US in Geneva
Iranian year-on-year inflation shot up again to 47.5% year-on-year in January and food rose 105.5% in one year. Economic pressure coincides with the resumption of nuclear negotiations…
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