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Oil Prices Slide After Pakistan Announces Deal Between US And Iran
Oil prices edge lower in early Asia trading after Pakistan announces a deal between the US and Iran, signaling potential reopening of the Hormuz...
UK Government Extends Shop Closure Powers to Target Illegal Mini-Marts and High Street Crime
Britain expands the power to close illegal mini-marts, barbers and vape shops for up to a year, aiming to curb organized crime on high...
India’s Blue Gold Sparks A New Drinks Industry
A desert plant on the Deccan Plateau is redefining rural livelihoods as India experiments with a homegrown agave spirits sector.
Business Secretary Says He Would Have Vetoed Foreign Sale Of UK Tech Giant ARM
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle says he would have vetoed the foreign sale of ARM Holdings, arguing for stronger government backing of British tech...
UK Signals It May Block Payout to British Steel Owner Jingye
The UK government signals it may block or limit compensation to Jingye Group, owner of British Steel, as it pursues reparations under a bilateral...
Friends Always Split The Bill? How To Say No And Set Boundaries
Facing a social dilemma over splitting the bill, many avoid saying no.
Why the US Economy Keeps Defying the Odds
US growth persists around 2% annualized as energy flexibility and robust CapEx support resilience amid global shocks.
High Street as Window on Britain’s Political Instability Deepens
BBC investigation traces how High Streets reveal Britain’s economic and political stress, linking shop vacancies, crime networks, and shifting consumer habits to public trust...
Furious Dispute Over What Caused Air India Flight 171 Crash Intensifies
BBC reports on the intense dispute surrounding Air India Flight 171's crash, the preliminary AAIB findings, and the broader questions about aviation safety and...