CENTCOM: U.S. naval blockade on Iran rerouted 48 commercial vessels by August 5, 2026 CENTCOM says U.S. naval blockade on Iran rerouted 48 commercial ships by August 5, 2026; two …
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Moscow explosion near Kudrinskaya Square kills three and injures 15 Moscow explosion near a summer café in Kudrinskaya Square kills three and injures 15; investigators and medical teams are working …
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U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran: CENTCOM Says 30 Commercial Ships Rerouted, Two Disabled and Two Boarded CENTCOM reports that U.S. forces have enforced a U.S. naval blockade on Iran through …
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UAE Central Bank announces AED13.5bn deferrals as NPLs fall to 2.8 percent
by James Bryantby James BryantCentral Bank support package defers AED 13.5bn in loan payments, strengthening UAE banking sector resilience Central Bank support package deferred AED13.5bn in loan payments for 135,031 customers, bolstering UAE bank …
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UAE Central Bank announces 13.5 billion dirham loan deferrals benefiting 135,031 clients
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank support package enables AED 13.5bn in loan deferments, NPLs fall to record lows UAE Central Bank support package deferred AED13.5bn in loan repayments for 135,031 clients; NPLs …
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Gold demand rises 2% in H1 2026 as central banks boost reserves
by James Bryantby James BryantGold demand steadies in Q2 2026 as central bank buying offsets ETF outflows Gold demand held at 1,269 tonnes in Q2 2026 and rose 2% in the first half to …
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CENTCOM: US airstrikes on Iran hit dozens of IRGC targets after July 28 rocket attempt CENTCOM says US airstrikes on Iran struck dozens of IRGC missile, drone and command sites …
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UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% after Fed decision
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank base rate held at 3.65% as Fed keeps rates unchanged UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% on July 29, 2026 after the Fed’s rate hold; …
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ECB asks public to weigh in on euro banknote redesign as nature and culture themes compete ECB invites Europeans to choose in the euro banknote redesign, pitting nature motifs against …
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UAE Central Bank and Indonesia announce plans to link cross-border payments
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE-Indonesia digital payments: Central banks agree to deepen ties and link cross-border systems UAE and Indonesia agree to deepen central bank cooperation to link payment systems and boost UAE-Indonesia digital …