Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate
Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israel launched “major combat operations” in Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes…
Former FMA chair to run for NZ First in Luxon’s electorate
Former chair of the Financial Markets Authority Craig Stobo has been announced as New Zealand First’s candidate for…
Nippon Life open to becoming net JGB buyer next fiscal year
Nippon Life Insurance, Japan’s largest life insurer, said it is open to becoming a net buyer of government…
South Korea 2026 Tax Reform: VAT and Pillar Two Changes
South Korea’s Ministry of Finance and Economy published its proposed 2026 tax reform measures on 3 August 2026.…
Russia Threatens UK Targets Over Burnham’s Ukraine Missile Support
Russia threatened strikes on British military installations on Thursday, escalating its rhetoric after Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s visit…
Turkey Signs US Consulting Deal to Strengthen Defense and Security Dialogue | Ukraine news
Ankara says the agreement reaches beyond any single weapons platform, hinting at a broader effort to reshape its…
Trump renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ amid US-Canada trade war
US President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed “Lake America”, amid escalating trade tensions with…
IT SEEMS TO ME: Tariffs a burden for consumers | Letters To Editor
It is becoming increasingly clear that President Donald Trump’s tariffs created the conditions for another corporate grift against…
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm? | Meta
In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir Dar, was…
Consumer sentiment sees slight rise in latest survey
Consumer sentiment rose slightly in August to close to the level it stood at before the Middle East…
Wills, passwords, tricky conversations: what to do now to make your death easier for your family
Most of us don’t like thinking about our own death. But there is a practical reason to do…
Albany targets 3,000 entrepreneurial opportunities through bread-selling network
Story audio is generated using AI Tiger Brands says its recently launched Albany Bread-On-The-Streets (BOTS) initiative is creating…
Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans’ midterm convention in Texas next month
As if there was any doubt, Republicans’ midterm convention will be the Donald Trump show, with the president…