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
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Markets drop as gas prices, mortgage rates rise
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Markets drop as gas prices, mortgage rates rise 00:53 UP NEXT Cost of war in Iran hits America’s heartland 02:31 Strike hits Jerusalem’s Old City 02:01 Trump weighs deploying ground troops 01:45 Action hero Chuck Norris dies at…
Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes | Olympics News
Global sports leaders reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 More than 80 human rights and sport advocacy groups have called on the International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and impose…
Asia airline stocks drop while energy shares rise as Iran conflict escalates
The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic continued on March 1, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after U.S.-Israeli strikes. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Airline stocks led losses in Asia on Monday as Middle East…
India’s largest airline sees shares drop after earnings plunge 78%
Passengers are seen amid heavy crowds and chaotic scenes at Indira Gandhi International Airport after stringent new crew-rostering rules triggered widespread delays and cancellations in New Delhi, India, on Dec. 5, 2025. Amarjeet Kumar Singh | Anadolu | Getty Images India’s largest airline, Indigo, that cancelled more than 2,500 flights within days last month causing…
Africa: Rwanda’s Bruce Melodie Links Up With Diamond Platnumz & Joel Brown to Drop Pan-African Anthem ‘Pom Pom’
Rwanda’s musical powerhouse, Bruce Melodie, has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Diamond Platnumz & Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joel Brown to drop “POM POM“. Released via 1:55 AM Entertainment, this dynamic collaboration delivers a fusion of Afro-pop, Bongo Flava & Afrobeats, creating a vibrant pan-African anthem that promises to energize audiences across the continent and…
Africa: Global Chocolate Prices Drop
Global cocoa prices have come down after two years of rising costs. At the end of 2024, the price of cocoa almost hit US$12 000 per tonne. Now, it has dropped to around US$5 000 per tonne. That is a drop of more than 50% in just one year. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn…
Porsche to drop out of Germany’s DAX index as US tariffs bite
The Porsche brand logo as lettering can be seen on the rear of a vehicle from the sports car manufacturer Porsche in Munich (Bavaria) on April 6, 2025. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Luxury carmaker Porsche will soon drop out of Germany’s blue-chip DAX index following a protracted share price slump, as…
Trump fires BLS head as tariffs cause stock market drop
Natalie Sherman Business reporter, in New York Watch: Trump defends firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics head over “wrong” numbers US President Donald Trump said he would fire the head of the agency charged with publishing some of America’s most closely watched economic data, after a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked further alarm about his tariff…
Africa: Suspected Mpox Cases Rise As Hotspots Record Drop In New Confirmations
Monrovia — Many countries in the region continue to grapple with mpox cases, which surged in August 2024, and suspected cases are still rising, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). The continental health agency, however, noted a decline in confirmed cases during the 26th reporting week of 2025. At a briefing…