• European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus

    Published Tue, Apr 28, 2026 · 05:45 AMEUROPEAN shares started the week on a subdued note as investors braced for a packed schedule of central bank meetings, and worries over stalled US-Iran peace talks pushed up crude prices, curbing risk-appetite.With technology-led moves aiding US stocks to all-time highs, energy-dependent Europe has lagged with several companies flagging the impact of the Iran war on earnings.“Every week it (war) drags on, every week it makes it worse for Europe … So markets are certainly pricing that in, and that’s why we’ve seen US stocks outperform their European rivals”, Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB, said.The…

  • Asia Could Gain From Iran War Fallout

    Asia faces energy risks from Strait of Hormuz disruption. Conflict may boost Asian defense, drone and chip industries. Higher oil prices could accelerate electric vehicle adoption. Prolonged shortages could hurt…

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  • Scoot tops Cirium’s global airline emissions efficiency rankings for 2025

    High seat density of 242 seats per aircraft and longer average flight sectors of 2,157 km have driven its performance Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · 05:34 PM [HONG KONG] Scoot has been named the world’s most emissions-efficient airline, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky annual review, becoming…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases Raise Security Concerns As Iran Tensions Escalate

    Recent drone incursions over U.S. military bases and escalating tensions with Iran are raising fresh concerns about threats to American security in U.S. soil, with intelligence assessments indicating the more immediate risk stems from Iran and its proxy networks. Unidentified drones spotted over several U.S. military installations in recent weeks…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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