International
Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Business - Crude oil prices hit four-year high as Iran war threatens to drag on
Brent crude has jumped to its highest level since the start of the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump signalled that the American blockade on the Strait of Hormuz could last for months. Also…
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International
Powell to remain on Fed board after term ends, preventing Trump appointment
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday urged central bank independence as he nears the end of his term on May 15. He said he would remain a Fed governor, drawing criticism from President Donald…
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International
Economy - U.S. rates on hold and other central bank decisions altered by war in Iran
Decisions on interest rates these days are subject to what happens in the Middle East, where the conflict seems to have no diplomatic solution in sight. The United States and Chile chose…
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Carney ‘strong’ in year one, now must deliver on promises in Canada
Canada's prime minister has used Trump's attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa's foreign policy.
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Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission
OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.
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US Fed holds rates steady, Powell to remain on its board
Powell says he will not leave the Federal Reserve Board until legal challenges posed by Trump are 'well and truly over'.
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UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond
UAE signalling intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics.
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Families sue OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided in Canadian school shooting
Plaintiffs accuse OpenAI of not alerting authorities to signs of a threat, leading to a school shooting in February.
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Senate panel advances Kevin Warsh’s nomination for US Fed chair
Senate panel approves Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on party-line vote.
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Libyan financing trial: Sarkozy contradicts his former right-hand man Guéant
Fifth day on the stand for Nicolas Sarkozy, who contradicts Claude Guéant, whose writings have weakened his defense, while avoiding making new accusations against the probity of his former...
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Economy - The energy giants that are getting richer from the crisis in the Middle East
The French oil company TotalEnergies obtained net profits of 5.8 billion dollars in the first quarter of this year, which represents an increase of 51% year-on-year, amid the rebound in crude oil...
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