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Asian markets close mixed as energy fears and geopolitical tensions dominate trading Major Asian stock markets closed mixed on Friday ...
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Month: May 2026
Global oil shock deepens as net crude supply loss hits 9 million bpd despite Atlantic export surge
The blockade of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has removed an estimated 9 million barrels per day of crude ...
Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
The ongoing conflict involving Iran risks triggering severe food shortages across parts of Africa as global fertiliser markets face mounting ...
On this day in 1840: The world’s first postage stamp was released in England
On 1 May 1840, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was officially issued in England, marking the ...