Oil Prices Fall Over 5% After US and Iran Pause Strikes Amid Middle East Tensions
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices dropped sharply as hopes rise for a diplomatic resolution to recent conflicts affecting key shipping routes.
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Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices dropped sharply as hopes rise for a diplomatic resolution to recent conflicts affecting key shipping routes.
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A recent Nikkei and TV Tokyo poll shows strong public backing for female emperors, amid recent legal changes to imperial succession rules.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 6:37 AM
world
The Monetary Authority of Singapore raises the appreciation rate of the Singapore dollar amid elevated oil prices and inflation risks linked to ongoing Middle East tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 5:19 AM
world
Japan's services producer price index increased 3.2% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by rising transportation costs influenced by fuel prices and supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 1:08 AM
business
As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, India continues to rely on critical oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting challenges to its energy security.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
business
China targets over a dozen European industrial companies, including Rheinmetall and Lafert, following EU sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia's war effort.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 11:49 AM
world
Ongoing Middle East tensions disrupt aluminium can supply, forcing Coca-Cola to raise Diet Coke prices by over 10% across India.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 24, 2026, 8:52 AM
business
J-Will and Advantage Partners lead Japan's private equity push into Asian markets amid growing demand for new suppliers and growth opportunities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 4:03 AM
business
Sky Perfect JSAT anticipates increased demand for satellite imagery and analytics in Southeast Asia as regional governments seek affordable surveillance solutions.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 1:08 AM
politics
The accelerated depletion of U.S. interceptor and precision-guided weapon stockpiles amid the conflict with Iran is straining military readiness and production capabilities.
CBS Politics | Jul 24, 2026, 12:12 AM
business
Rising naphtha prices due to the Iran conflict have shifted Japan’s petrochemical strategy towards increased imports from China and South Korea.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 9:17 PM
business
The Japanese yen has fallen to a roughly 40-year low against the U.S. dollar amid increased foreign mergers and acquisitions in Japan.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
business
Tokyo considers storing crude oil convertible to naphtha amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown, facing economic and technical hurdles.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
business
Key developments in Asia's technology and infrastructure sectors include Japan's AI transformation efforts, Taiwan's space economy ambitions, and India's first hydrogen-powered train launch.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 1:01 PM
business
Foreign ministers convened in Manila on July 23 to discuss maritime tensions, cyber security, and the impact of the Middle East energy crisis on Southeast Asia.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 5:27 AM
world
Opinion polls indicate declining public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has prioritized conservative laws over addressing economic concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:39 AM
business
Corporate bond issuance hits a record high as major tech firms like Amazon and Oracle raise funds for artificial intelligence projects, prompting investor caution over rising credit spreads.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 9:21 PM
business
Corporate bond issuance hits a record high as major tech firms raise funds for artificial intelligence projects, prompting investors to demand higher yields.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 7:43 PM
business
Corporate bond issuance hits a record high as major tech firms fund artificial intelligence projects, prompting investors to demand higher yields.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 6:50 PM
world
The Kazakh capital, known as the world’s second-coldest capital, has experienced unprecedented heatwaves this summer, highlighting growing climate threats across Central Asia.
Euronews | Jul 22, 2026, 5:11 PM
general
President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, following Saudi strikes on Sanaa International Airport and reports of Iranian directives.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM
business
Security experts observe growing prospects for high-level negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea amid shifting global focus.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:09 AM
business
Chinese trade curbs on rare earth elements have caused a dramatic price increase for dysprosium in Europe, while prices remain stable within China.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 11:33 PM
global-institutions
Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PMShowing 97-120 of 990 articles.