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War in Middle East raises stagflation fears in Europe and beyond
Global energy prices have shot upwards after the US and Israel unleashed war in the Middle East, but just how far those shocks will ripple across the economy remains unclear.
Soaring gas prices spark renewed debate about European electricity
A surge in natural gas prices since the Middle East war erupted has sparked renewed debate about Europe's electricity market, where prices are still linked to gas.
Germany's Axel Springer swoops for British newspaper The Telegraph
German media group Axel Springer said Friday it had agreed to buy right-wing British newspaper The Telegraph in a surprise move, as the UK government investigates a rival bid.
US sheds jobs in February in warning sign for Trump's economy
The United States unexpectedly lost jobs in February while unemployment edged up, government data showed Friday, piling pressure on President Donald Trump's economic agenda as key midterm elections approach.
Iran drone strike on Azerbaijan raises fears of Mideast war spreading to Caucasus
Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijan have raised fears that the Middle East war could spill into the Caucasus, as Baku, an ally of Israel, vows to respond.
Hungary to expel seven Ukrainians as Zelensky, Orban quarrel over Russian oil
Hungary will expel seven detained Ukrainians, the government said Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded threats in a row over stalled Russian oil supplies.
Stocks fluctuate, oil climbs as Mideast crisis rages
Global stock markets fluctuated and oil prices jumped Friday at the end of a volatile week's trading unleashed by the Middle East conflict.
China says 'clearly aware' of economic risks, vows to boost spending
China's leaders are "clearly aware" of challenges facing growth, the head of the country's top economic planning body said on Friday, vowing to boost sluggish domestic consumption.
Most Asian equities drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Asian markets mostly down Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.
Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Asian markets were mixed Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.
Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children.
Equities mostly drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
Most stocks in Asia fell Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.
Brazil's Petrobras sees profit soar on record output
Petrobras, Brazil's majority state-owned oil company, said Thursday that its profits nearly tripled last year thanks to record oil and gas output.
US, Venezuela restore ties as Washington pushes for minerals access
Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro.
Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut
The raging Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day Friday after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.
Sceptre Ventures Announces Amendment and Closing of Private Placement Offering
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Sceptre Ventures Inc. ("Sceptre" or the "Company") (TSXV:SVP.H)(NEX:SVP.H) announces that it has amended the terms of its non-brokered private placement offering previously disclosed on January 21, 2026 (the "Private Placement"), pursuant to which the Company announced the intention to issue up to 6,000,000 units (on a pre-consolidated basis), with each unit to be comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant. The terms of the Private Placement were amended to consist of up to 600,000 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share") at a price of $0.50 per Share for gross proceeds of up to $300,000 (the "Amended Private Placement").
Tevir Capital Announces TC Fund I LP's Sale of Sing Tao Media Group to Canadian Ownership Group
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Tevir Capital ("Tevir") in its capacity as the general partner of TC Fund I LP (the "Fund") today announced the sale of the Fund's majority ownership in Sing Tao Media Group Canada ("STMG") to a new Canadian-led ownership group. The transaction marks a significant and positive milestone for one of Canada's most established Chinese-language media outlets, and positions it well for continued growth and relevance in the communities it serves.
Allied Universal Recognized For Third Consecutive Year Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 for the third consecutive year. This recognition illustrates the company's dedication to fostering a supportive, empowering environment where women can thrive professionally and personally.
US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored
Venezuela has promised safe conditions for foreign mining companies keen to invest in the country, a US official said Thursday, as Washington announced it will restore diplomatic ties with Caracas.
European, US stocks back in sell-off mode as oil prices surge
Oil prices pushed higher while US and European stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.
Oil prices rise, stocks slide as Middle East war stirs supply concerns
Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.
Paramount's Ellison vows CNN editorial independence
Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison sought Thursday to calm fears over the future of CNN, pledging to protect the news network's editorial independence as his company closes in on a landmark takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Oil prices rise, stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns
Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.
Israel tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spirals
Israel issued an unprecedented evacuation warning on Thursday for the entirety of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, sending residents in the district of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in a panic.
Union loses fight against Tesla at German factory
Germany's largest union Thursday accused Tesla of intimidating staff at the US carmaker's factory outside Berlin after it lost a vote to gain control of a body representing workers' interests.
Stocks, oil climb as Middle East war stirs volatility
Global stock markets rose and oil prices crept up further on Thursday as the Middle East war entered its sixth day, with energy supplies constrained and investors assessing levels of volatility.
The silent struggle of an anti-war woman in Russia
When Vladimir Putin launched Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Varvara felt "despair and anger" -- and joined an anti-war protest in central Moscow.
China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lags
China set its annual growth target at 4.5-5 percent on Thursday, its lowest figure in decades but at the centre of plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.
Seoul leads rebound across Asian stocks, oil extends gains
Asian equities jumped Thursday after a three-day rout sparked by the Middle East war, but concerns about an extended conflict helped oil extend gains, while analysts warned of more volatility ahead.
China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support
China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.
Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as war spreads
Israel pounded Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles from Iran as a widening war launched by the United States and Israel also brought fresh turmoil to Iraq.
Redwood AI Exploring Opportunities for its Proprietary AI Platform Across Multiple Industries
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN: A422EZ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has begun receiving growing interest in its AI chemistry platform beyond its initial focus on AI-driven chemistry for potential drug development. The Company has recently received inquiries from organizations operating in other sectors, including defense and public safety for uses such as chemical hazard and threat screening, rapid characterization of unknown compounds, analysis of chemical signatures, and enhanced assessment of precursor chemical supply chains. These discussions highlight the broader potential of Redwood's proprietary AI platform, which was originally developed to accelerate pharmaceutical discovery, but it can also be utilized to analyze and interpret complex chemical datasets across multiple domains.