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Australia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of A$1,929 million in June, according to official data released today, defying market expectations of a A$1,100 million deficit. The surprise surplus, driv…
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi: “We’ve become used to it – the constant headaches, the breathing problems,” says Mohammad Irfan, an e-rickshaw driver in Rohini, Delhi, summing up the fatigue many feel as the Air Quality I…
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
Yet another summer heatwave could be on the way to make your commute sweaty and your workplace stuffy.
Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation…
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating.
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senio…
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trad…
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials.
Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials.
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount fro…
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal which will allow creators to use clips from Disney films, including its subsidiaries, in their videos.
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
This year's harvest could be the worst on record as farmers warn the exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to "shrinkflation" in UK supermarkets.
Andy Burnham will tell firms bidding for public contracts to prove they are creating jobs rather than meeting green and social targets in a bid to get more people into work.
The UK's economy returned to growth in May, but the expansion was modest as businesses were affected by the impact of the Iran war.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Coupang’s first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, largely due to missed revenue and earnings expectations following a significant data incident late last year. Management ident…
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.