Stocks near record highs, oil falls as markets observe US-Iran talks

Wall Street stocks showed little conviction Wednesday, drifting along near record highs, while crude oil prices ‌retreated as investors eyed possible progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. All three major...

US dollar expected to break higher amid Fed inflation fight

NEW YORK: The US dollar, long stuck in a tight trading range, could be in for a break higher as the Federal Reserve shifts its focus to fighting worrisome...

American Airlines sees resilient demand cushioning fuel-price hit

CHICAGO: American Airlines is sticking with its recently lowered ​full-year profit ⁠outlook despite a sharp jump in fuel prices, CEO Robert Isom said ‌on Wednesday, as stronger revenue, premium...

US says Iranian media report on draft deal is 'complete fabrication'

The White House on Wednesday blasted an Iranian state television report about a framework deal with the United States to end the Middle East war as a 'complete fabrication.'...

Africa is making massive strides toward sustainable energy

Africa's next generation of power projects is increasingly being built around solar and wind power and battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower...

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

STOCKHOLM: Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and raising tensions with Russia at a time when US commitment to NATO's collective security...

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Royal performance

Mighty Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) on Tuesday to reach the final. It was an incredible performance by RCB. RCB batters started on a very high...

Low cost glasses help poor see a better future

Philippe Alfroy, Agence France-Presse As soon as he put on his glasses, Indian vegetable seller Tofan Jena knew daily life would never be the same. For the first time,...

Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

Iran's state TV said ​it ⁠had obtained a draft of an initial, ‌unofficial framework for ‌a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States on ending their conflict....