International
IMF warns of looming inflation crisis on back of US-Israel war on Iran
The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
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Economy - Argentina approves modification to the law that protects glaciers from mining activities
In a close vote, the Chamber of Deputies gave the green light to the reform of the glacier law, which grants the provinces the power to determine periglacial zones (near…
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International
What is Iran’s Strait of Hormuz protocol and will other nations accept it?
Tehran's plans to tax ships passing through the strait and raise money to rebuild is already seeing pushback.
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Business - Rising oil prices: Are we heading for a recession?
Crude oil prices rose again on Thursday as the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and Iran shows signs of fragility. In this edition, we speak with Ilian Mihov, Professor of Economics at…
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International
Libyan financing appeal trial: Nicolas Sarkozy denies “any corruption pact”
On the second day of his interrogation at the appeal trial over Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign, former President Nicolas Sarkozy attempts to proclaim his innocence. Our special correspondent Marie…
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International
Economy - France accelerates its rearmament and doubles military spending in the face of tension with Russia
Paris is promoting an ambitious rearmament plan with billions of additional euros, increased munitions, drones and nuclear capabilities, while seeking to prepare for an eventual conflict with Russia...
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International
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons
It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.
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Economy - Oil loses almost 18% in a single day and stock markets soar due to ceasefire in Iran
At the beginning of the day on Wednesday, April 8, US WTI oil prices fell to just over USD 92 per barrel and Brent prices fell 17% to USD 91, with the market in expectation...
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Business - Oil prices fall after ceasefire deal as questions over Hormuz Strait linger
A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday led to a steep drop in oil prices and a rebound in Asian and European equities. In this edition, we see what the various…
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International
In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony
Tehran and Beijing both stand to gain from boosting status of the Chinese yuan.
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International
Economy - Iran vows to reopen Strait of Hormuz as it negotiates fragile deal with US
Washington and Tehran reached an agreement that includes a two-week ceasefire and the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for the same period. The pact, still fragile, conditions the definitive cessation...
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International
Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group
Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
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