Qatar downs Iranian aircraft as Hormuz agreement odds tumble
Qatar's foreign ministry says its forces shot down Iranian aircraft engaged in an act of aggression, escalating tensions tied to…
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Mideast tensions push oil above $90 after Strait of Hormuz attack
Brent crude climbed back above $90 a barrel after a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a…
Iran to charge tolls for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced plans to impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that escalates its…
UK employers shed jobs and vacancies hit five-year low as labour market weakens
UK employers cut payrolled jobs again in July and vacancies slid to a five-year low, while unemployment ticked up to…
US and Canada Struggle to Bridge Gap on Auto Tariff Cuts as Deadline Nears
The US and Canada remain stuck over auto tariffs, with Washington's offer to cut its levy on Canadian-made vehicles to…
