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From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up prices in Global South
Developing economies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are most exposed to surging energy costs.

High Levels of Cancer-Causing Benzene in European Cooking Gas, Study Finds
Domestic gas supply in several European cities contains high levels of benzene, an odorless substance that can cause cancer, according to research released on Wednesday.

Iran War Shows Limits of BRICS as India Pushed to Choose Sides
India is facing mounting pressure as leader of the BRICS group to steer the bloc toward taking a firmer stand on the Iran conflict, putting New Delhi’s diplomacy to the test.

Boss of financial giant BlackRock warns of global recession if oil price hits $150
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

Europe’s Tech Exodus Drained $1.4 Trillion in Value, Study Shows
European technology companies with a combined value of €1.2 trillion ($1.4 trillion) have debuted on overseas exchanges or ended up in the hands of foreign buyers over the last decade, a study found.

Iran Says Non-Hostile Foreign Ships Can Cross Hormuz
Iran said foreign ships are allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz, as long as they aren’t supporting acts of aggression against the country and follow regulations put in place by Tehran. The comments were made in a letter circulated to members of the International Maritime Organization. Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche