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Merz seeks early end to Iran war in Trump meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday backed the aims of the US-Israeli war on Iran but called for its early end, voicing fear for the global economy, as he visited the White Hosue.
US-Israeli strikes pummel Tehran, as Trump says 'too late' for talks
US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day.
Energy prices jump, stocks slump on Iran war
Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation and the inability of central banks to help with interest rate cuts.
Germany's Merz meets Trump for talks eclipsed by Iran war
Donald Trump hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for the US president's first meeting with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war
Mideast war threatens to spark world energy crisis
Asia and Europe's oil reserves can soften the immediate impact of the Middle East war sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, but a prolonged conflict could trigger major disruptions and sharp price increases, analysts warn.
Iran steps up attacks on Mideast economy in response to US-Israeli strikes
Iran stepped up its attacks on economic targets and US missions across the Middle East on Tuesday as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for the Islamic republic to seek talks to escape the war.
UK cuts 2026 growth forecast, flags Iran war risk
The UK government cut its 2026 growth forecast on Tuesday, as Britain's finance minister delivered a fiscal update overshadowed by concerns over the economic fallout from the Iran war.
'Peaky Blinders' stars hit Brum red carpet for movie premiere
Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy and other stars have descended on Birmingham for the "Peaky Blinders" movie world premiere, with England's so-called second city in raptures over its signature show getting the Hollywood treatment.
Global markets turmoil intensifies on Iran war
Global stock markets dived, energy prices surged and the dollar gained Tuesday as the Iran war drove volatility across global financial markets and roiled companies worldwide.
Drones hit US embassy as vengeful Iran targets Mideast cities
Drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East and Washington warned its citizens to evacuate the entire region.
Oil extends gains and stocks dive as Middle East war spreads
Oil prices extended gains while the dollar and equities tumbled Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the widening war in the Middle East.
Oil extends gains and stocks dive as Iran conflict spreads
Oil prices extended gains while the dollar and equities tumbled Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the Middle East where the United States and Israel continued to bombard Iran, while Tehran launched further strikes on its neighbours.
Trump hosts Germany's Merz for talks eclipsed by Mideast war
US President Donald Trump hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Mideast into war
Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave
The second-hand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in eco-friendly consumption even as some still fear buying a dud.
China's overstretched healthcare looks to AI boom
Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao -- or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor.
Oil extends gains and stocks drop as Iran conflict spreads
Oil prices extended gains and equities fell Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the Middle East as the United States and Israel continued to bombard Iran, while Tehran launched further strikes on neighbours.
Strait of Hormuz impasse squeezes world shipping
With few captains willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war rages around the Gulf, companies will have to do business without one of the world's most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas.
Oscar-nominated docs take on hot-button US social issues
From racial tensions and school shootings to abortion and the prison system, this year's Oscar-nominated documentary short and feature films are taking a hard look at American society.
'I couldn't breathe': The dark side of Bolivia's silver boom
In the bowels of a Bolivian mine that made the Spanish empire fabulously wealthy 500 years ago, high prices are driving a new silver rush -- with tragic consequences.
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit
US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month, as the war spread Tuesday with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Tehran targeting US allies in the Gulf, including drones hitting the US embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Canada's Looming Seniors Housing Crisis: Why Developers Must Act Now
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / As Canada's baby boomer generation moves en masse into its retirement years, a quiet crisis is unfolding in the country's real estate landscape. The demand for seniors housing -- from independent living communities to assisted care facilities -- is outpacing supply at a rate that experts describe as alarming. For developers, investors, and policymakers alike, the window to respond is narrowing rapidly.
Luna Dental Continues a Long Tradition of Oral Care in NW Calgary
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / A trusted dental clinic serving Northwest Calgary for many years, Lippitt Dental transitioned to Luna Dental following its acquisition by Dr. Chandni Parekh. For former Lippitt patients, the clinic remains the same familiar location with a continued commitment to patient care.
HighLevel Named to G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, Ranked #81 Overall
DALLAS, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / HighLevel has been named to G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, earning a spot on the Top 100 Best Software Products list and ranking #81 overall among thousands of products evaluated globally.
Valeura Energy Inc. Announces Thailand to Prioritise Domestic Energy Supply
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") acknowledges that Thailand's Ministry of Energy has, by way of a press release, requested that domestic oil producers cooperate in supporting national energy security in Thailand, in light of disruptions to the normal supply of oil from the Middle East region. This request includes postponing any planned downtime of oil production facilities and temporarily suspending crude oil exports.
Sintana Energy Inc. Announces Commencement of 3D Seismic Acquisition Area Off-1, Uruguay
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the planned 3D seismic acquisition campaign on AREA OFF-1, offshore Uruguay, has commenced.
Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks mostly fall
Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar rallied on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.
Middle East in deepening crisis as Iran war spreads
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East on Monday, threatening to plunge the global economy into chaos, with Lebanon and Gulf energy exporters dragged into the conflict.
Middle East war puts shipping firms in tight insurance spot
The outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East has seen maritime insurers cancel coverage, adding to the risk shipping companies face.
Mideast war risks sending global economy into stagflation
An extended conflict in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran could trigger global stagflation -- a troublesome blend of high inflation and anaemic growth -- due to spiking oil and gas prices, economists warned.
Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide
Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.
Iran war spreads with strikes across Middle East and beyond
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East and beyond on Monday with Lebanon's Hezbollah entering the fray and a British air base in Cyprus targeted.
Energy prices soar, stock markets slide on Iran war fallout
Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.