Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns
BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold’s removal.
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Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Rodrigo Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government’s ‘commitment to the country’.
Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal
Japan’s stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.
Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals
Reduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis see extreme suffering among the displaced at the Maryamah camp.
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Rising global costs threaten Mexico’s production costs and food stability
Sharp price hikes for food staples are forcing Mexicans to tighten budgets and cut back consumption.
Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate
Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new US Fed chair
Warsh will lead the central bank at a time when its independence has come under scrutiny amid political pressure.
