Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire holding for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defined Project Freedom, a day-old U.S. military operation to assist commercial vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf to get out via the Strait of Hormuz, as completely separate from hostilities with Iran that began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country on Feb. 28. “This operation is separate…
MultiChoice rejects anti-competitive claims over Altech deal
The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against MultiChoice SA and Altech to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. Pay-TV giant MultiChoice has rejected allegations of wrongdoing in its set-top box deal with Altech, dismissing claims that the agreement was anti-competitive. This, after the Competition Commission yesterday referred a complaint against MultiChoice South Africa and Altech…
Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after failing to reach bailout deal
Spirit Airlines airplanes sit parked at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 23, 2026. Marco Bello | Reuters Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after the iconic budget airline failed to reach a deal for a lifeline, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier could shut down…
Trump “not satisfied” with new peace deal offered by Iran as standoff’s costs multiply
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has called on Lebanon’s government to further its engagement with Israel – and tacitly, to sideline the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah which, while designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. and Israel, has been a massive force in Lebanese politics for decades. “Lebanon stands at a crossroads. Its people have a…
Africa: Kenya to Host Eastern Africa Health Security Hub Under New Africa CDC Deal
Nairobi — Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency response. The agreement, presided over by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, will see the Centre…
India’s largest drugmaker Sun Pharma to buy U.S. firm Organon in $11.75 billion deal
SHANGHAI, CHINA – NOVEMBER 05: People visit the booth of Organon during the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on November 5, 2024 in Shanghai, China. The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai on November 5. (Photo by Tang Yanjun/China News Service/VCG via…
Africa: A Quiet U.S.-AU Deal That Could Reshape Investment in Africa
The Trump administration and the AU have started a bold journey that could ‘flip the script’ on decades of development cooperation. The United States (US) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have announced a new plan to secure investment inflows and develop trade in Africa. The Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) formed on…
Amb. Mike Waltz says Iran doesn’t ‘have the cards,’ will seek new deal: Full interview
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Zohran Mamdani on his relationship with Trump and his vow to tax the rich: Full interview 30:06 Now Playing Amb. Mike Waltz says Iran doesn’t ‘have the cards,’ will seek new deal: Full interview 13:51 UP NEXT ‘Kardashian whisperer’ Emma…
Asia markets open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop
Asia-Pacific markets track overnight gains in U.S. stocks on lower oil prices amid hopes of a Iran-U.S. deal