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Vincent Clerc, CEO of global shipping giant Maersk, has revealed that any potential conflict between Iran and Israel would see increased costs passed onto consumers, impacting the wider eco…
Mar 12, 2026
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The Pentagon announced on Monday that it had spent $93.4 billion in September, prompting immediate criticism from conservative commentator Pete Hegseth, who called the expenditure "complete…
Mar 12, 2026
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The Nigerian military announced yesterday that the Joint Task Force had successfully killed Iswapa, the commander of the militant group Iswap, in an operation in Yobe state. This developmen…
Mar 12, 2026
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The ongoing conflict in Iran has sent shockwaves through global commodity markets, affecting not just oil and gas but also six other crucial commodities. This development could have signifi…
Mar 12, 2026
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The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is set to add 200 electric buses to its fleet this month, bringing the total number of electric vehicles (EVs) to 7,500. This move i…
Mar 12, 2026
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Energy Minister Hardeep Puri has reassured the public that there will be 'no shortage of fuel' despite the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil. The minister’…
Mar 12, 2026
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Michael Kugelman, a renowned expert on South Asia, has issued a cautionary note to India’s policymakers, highlighting potential risks to the country’s economy and regional influence due to …
Mar 12, 2026
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The Energy Minister has rejected what she calls "fake narratives" surrounding the current oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) crisis in Singapore, asserting that there is no time for misi…
Mar 12, 2026
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The Lagos State Assembly has recommended the relocation of residents from the historic Makoko area to the Epe Local Government Area. This decision, reported by Daily Trust, could have signi…
Mar 12, 2026
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Schneider Electric has launched a major crackdown on counterfeit electrical components in Nigeria, following a series of deadly incidents linked to faulty products. The French multinational…
Mar 12, 2026
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Surging oil prices, driven by tensions between the United States and Iran, pose a significant threat to India’s already fragile economic situation, according to a recent report. The increas…
Mar 12, 2026
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Cape Town has revealed that it holds the largest number of unsafe Home Affairs buildings in South Africa, a finding that could have significant repercussions for the local and national econ…
Mar 12, 2026
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