7.1-Magnitude Earthquake in Southern Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan on July 28, 2026, triggering a tsunami warning and Shindo 7 reading; evacuations ordered and services suspended. …
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Brent crude jumps to $96 a barrel, highest since June 8 Brent crude rises to $96 a barrel on July 23, 2026, the highest since June 8, driven by supply …
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Brent crude hits highest settlement since June 11 as oil surges
by James Bryantby James BryantOil prices climb to highest settlement since June 11 as Brent nears $95 Oil prices rose as Brent settled at $94.07 and WTI at $86.83, while Brent’s three-month contango widened …
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Gold Rises Over 1% as Softer US Jobs Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Bets Gold jumps over 1% to a near six-week high after softer US jobs data eased Fed …
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France Heat Wave Shatters Records, Forces Power Limits and Tourist Closures France heat wave surges to record highs on June 24, 2026, straining power grids, closing attractions and prompting emergency …
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Singapore labour market weakens in Q1 2026 as vacancies fall and layoffs rise Singapore labour market slips in Q1 2026; job vacancies drop to 73,300 and layoffs hit highest level …
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Israeli military alert raised to highest level after U.S. freezes planned strike on Iran Israeli military alert was raised to the highest level after Washington froze a planned strike on …
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Gulf Commodity Exchange records highest weekly Oman crude trading volume
by James Bryantby James BryantGulf Commodity Exchange Records Record Weekly Volume of Oman Crude Trades Gulf Commodity Exchange posts record weekly trading with over 69 million barrels of Oman crude traded May 11–15, 2026, …
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Dubai Chamber records highest ever 30,697 company renewals in April 2026
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Chamber membership renewals hit record 30,697 in April 2026, signalling renewed business confidence Dubai Chamber membership renewals hit a historic monthly high of 30,697 in April 2026, reflecting strong …
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U.S. gas prices reach $4.18 per gallon highest since August 2022
by James Bryantby James BryantU.S. gasoline prices climb to highest level since August 2022 amid Middle East tensions U.S. gasoline prices surged to about $4.18 per gallon, the highest since August 2022, driven by …