14+ hour, 8+ min ago   (863+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 A strategically crucial meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman, intended to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, was postponed “in the interests of consensus,” even as regional energy chokepoints face intensified disruption. Diesel prices in…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago   (626+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Asian share markets dropped as oil prices surged on Middle East tensions and markets ramped up odds of U.S. and Japanese rate hikes, fueling inflation concerns and putting pressure on equities. SYDNEY, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Share markets slid in Asia…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago   (112+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Oil prices surged early Monday, with Brent crude jumping $3.62 (3.46%) to $108.23 and WTI up $3.15 (3.15%) to $103.20 per barrel, driven by fresh strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and ships near the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating global supply concerns. BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters)…...

15+ hour, 59+ min ago   (235+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will convene top business leaders—including from HSBC, BP, Vodafone—to discuss economic growth, infrastructure via devolution and innovation, while delaying a decision on the Jackdaw gas field until after the Holborn and…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (387+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring a novel “associate member” status with the EU amid escalating U.S. trade tensions, aiming to deepen economic and security ties without full membership. BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (681+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 Russian air strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions on September 12 killed around 9–10 civilians, injured dozens, and damaged critical infrastructure including homes, energy facilities, and industry. Russia also claimed to hit Ukrainian steel plants, warehouses, and cargo ships, while Ukraine…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (261+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 A new IW study shows that in H1 2026, German investment in China rose significantly—up roughly €5.6 billion (a one-third increase year-on-year)—while investment in the U.S. plunged nearly two-thirds to €4.3 billion, hitting the lowest level since 2023. BERLIN, Sept 13 (Reuters)…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (593+ words) Thursday, 10 September 2026 Global bond yields surged to multi‑decade highs amid oil rally and geopolitical risks, while President Trump’s $5,000 ‘Trump dividend’ pledge intensified inflation concerns ahead of key U.S. CPI data. In my column today, I look ahead to…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (362+ words) Thursday, 10 September 2026 Spain’s lower house approved a law granting Spanish citizenship by naturalisation to Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before Spanish withdrawal and to their direct descendants, as an act of historical redress amid rising tension with Morocco. MADRID, Sept…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (773+ words) Thursday, 10 September 2026 Major central banks—including the ECB, RBA, and BoC—adopt a more hawkish stance as energy prices surge amid Middle East tensions, raising odds of further rate hikes across G10 economies. By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 10 (Reuters)…...