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BUSINESS|BUSINESSGulf aluminum output tumbles on Iran warThe Gulf accounts for around 23% of global, non-China aluminum production, most of which is sold overseas.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSGulf countries roll out more autonomous taxisThe conflict with Iran has slowed but not stopped progress on autonomous transport in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSActivists Took BMW and Mercedes to Court Over Gas Cars. It Didn’t StickThere are courtroom dramas, and then there are courtroom dramas involving two of Germany’s most powerful automotive names. This one falls firmly into the latter category. In a case that tried to fast-track the end ... Read more
BUSINESS|BUSINESSAustralia Cracks Down on Gambling Ads as Prediction Markets Like Polymarket Remain BlockedAustralia announces sweeping gambling ad restrictions while Polymarket stays blocked under existing Interactive Gambling Act rules.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSThe Electric Toyota Hilux Is Finally here, But It's Not CheapToyota’s all-electric Hilux will go on sale in Australia next month, marking the first time the battery-powered pickup is available outside Thailand, its home market. That gives us an idea of how much the first-ever electric Hilux costs, and it’s not exactly cheap. Prices start from $74,990 ...
BUSINESS|BUSINESSBonk.fun’s April Fools Joke Targets Israel, Sparks DebateBonk.fun’s April Fools post joking about blocking Israel sparks debate over politics, crypto neutrality, and geo-restrictions.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSVolkswagen Just Revealed a Massive Range-Extended SUV for China, and America Isn’t Getting ItVolkswagen has opened presales in China for the ID. ERA 9X, its first range extended EV and one of its clearest market specific bets yet. The big three row SUV shows how far VW is adapting its China strategy around local tastes and technology.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSAir travelers face higher ticket prices as Iran war drives up oil pricesWith the war in Iran driving up the global price of oil, air fares and fees are rapidly increasing ahead of the summer travel season.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSPorsche May Kill the Electric Boxster Before It Ever ArrivesBloomberg reports Porsche is weighing canceling the electric 718 Boxster and Cayman as development costs and complexity climb. Slower EV demand and China softness add pressure. Taycan deliveries fell in 2025, while the electric Macan is gaining share. No final decision yet.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSIndiGo lands IATA chief Willie Walsh as new CEOIndiGo said Wednesday it was appointing Willie Walsh as its new chief executive as India's leading airline sought to recover from an embarrassing spate of cancellations that threw the country's airports into turmoil Walsh currently leads the civil aviation industry's leading trade association, the IATA. But he also has two decades of experience leading airlines, including a decade at International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling.Walsh's
BUSINESS|BUSINESS'Here we go again': Businesses grapple with fuel costsBusinesses say they are feeling the effects of rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSIran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is cut by 50%Germany's top economic institutes say the Iran war is exposing structural weaknesses that predate the conflict — and warn that without reform, the country risks permanently underperforming its growth potential.View on euronews
BUSINESS|BUSINESSCoca-Cola Co. and bottlers to invest in South Africa operationsThe soft drinks giant is making the investment alongside local "authorised bottlers" Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSRenewables cover over 50% of German electricity consumption in Q1Renewable energy accounted for 53% of Germany's electricity consumption in the first quarter, according to preliminary calculations released on Wednesday. This represents an increase of nearly 6 percentage points compared to the same period last year, the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) said.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSUPM Adhesive Materials plans new facility near New Delhi, IndiaExpected to start operations in Q3 2026, the facility aims to enhance services for customers in Northern and Eastern India.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSJubilant FoodWorks to scrap Dunkin’ franchise arrangement in IndiaThe company operated 27 Dunkin’ stores in India as of December 2025 and closed seven outlets over the previous year.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSArrow Exploration brings new Colombian oil well on stream ahead of schedule and under budgetArrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) the Calgary-based oil producer focused on Colombia, has successfully drilled and brought into production a new well at its Mateguafa Attic field, adding to output at one of its most productive sites. The Mateguafa 11 well, known as M-11,...
BUSINESS|BUSINESSThe Land Rover Freelander Is Back—But It’s No Longer a Land RoverThe Land Rover Freelander—or LR2 as it was called in the US—is back, only not as you remember it. For starters, it’s no longer a Land Rover as it has evolved into its own brand called Freelander as part of a joint venture between China’s Chery Auto and Jaguar Land Rover; it will have its own ...
BUSINESS|BUSINESSAirbnb Unveils Airport Pickup Service Across 125 Cities in Global ExpansionNew in-app service, powered by Welcome Pickups, adds transport bookings to Airbnb's growing travel services platform across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSThe pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemicUS businesses are adding workers at the weakest pace in 15 years, excluding the onset of the pandemic, new data showed Tuesday, a sign that there was an even deeper chill cutting through the labor market before the Middle East conflict threatened to shake the US economy.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSNexi expands alliance with PayPalThe alliance, which began in Italy in 2016, aims to help businesses digitise faster and simplify payments for customers.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSCRP Subsea secures contract for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht I cable systemsCRP Subsea will deliver NjordGuard systems to protect cables on the Germany’s offshore wind farm.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSCollins Foods to offload 20 Taco Bell outlets in AustraliaWith this deal, Collins Foods intends to focus on its KFC business and key markets specifically Germany.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSGerman unemployment rate falls to 6.4%, but 3 million still joblessGermany's unemployment rate inched down to 6. 4% in March, the Federal Employment Agency said on Tuesday, but the number of jobless people remained above the significant 3 million mark.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSThe pinch at the pump continues onAs the war with Iran continues, people here at home are feeling the impact.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSKorean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soarThe national flag carrier said it will cut costs as energy prices soar due to the Iran war.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSCanada Awards C$1.5 Billion Defense Contracts to L3Harris, AirbusLong-term support deals tied to CC-330 Husky fleet as Canada boosts defense spending and aligns with NATO targets
BUSINESS|BUSINESSToyota Reports 2.3% Sales Drop as China Weakness DeepensGlobal sales decline to 806,905 units, with China demand falling sharply across Toyota, Honda, and Nissan amid rising competition and supply risks.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSIran war upends aviation strategiesGulf carriers have been forced to cancel tens of thousands of flights while rivals from Europe and Asia pick up some of the slack.
BUSINESS|BUSINESSGeneral Atlantic says ‘biggest mistake’ would be pulling back on Gulf dealsUS private equity investor will remain committed to Gulf even as war rages with Iran.
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