Trump government extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to dampen oil prices
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact.
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Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?
Fans are critical of FIFA’s pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.
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How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
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Iran war: How big is the global energy shock?
More than 500 million barrels of oil disrupted in just weeks, reshaping global energy flows.
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Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects ‘bad faith’ negotiations.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family’s financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on platforms.
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
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Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.
