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Iran's UN ambassador says country has no plans to close Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s UN ambassador says country has no plans to close Strait of Hormuz

Iran is not going to close the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic republic’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Thursday, but He added that it is an inherent right of the country to preserve the peace and security of the sea route. The official made the remarks to reporters at the United ...

Stocks fall, credit worries rise as oil rises

Stocks fall, credit worries rise as oil rises

A renewed rise in the price of oil fueled fears that the war in Iran will further reduce energy supplies and fuel inflation, causing a drop in stocks, which were also hit by signs of trouble in the $1.8 trillion private credit market. Brent remained near $100 due to shipping disruptions, and Iran’s supreme leader, ...

Tinder introduces video speed dating feature and deeper AI integration

Tinder introduces video speed dating feature and deeper AI integration

Tinder announced a handful of new app updates, including several AI-powered features, marking its latest attempt to revitalize the brand for the crucial Gen Z audience. The changes, revealed during an event in Los Angeles on Thursday, They include a combination of new features, improvements to existing ones, and some additional security measures. “With more ...

Bond rally limited by junk bond labels, Iran war

Bond rally limited by junk bond labels, Iran war

While President Javier Milei meets with investors in New York in a bid to attract interest in Argentina’s recovery story, The momentum behind the country’s bonds has largely stalled. Despite all the achievements (his administration is keeping inflation under control, rebuilding central bank reserves and relaxing exchange controls; he just approved a long-awaited labor reform), ...

Russia's key Black Sea port resumed oil loading over the weekend

Russia’s key Black Sea port resumed oil loading over the weekend

Russia’s Sheskharis oil terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk resumed loading over the weekend, which brought some relief to the global market amid the conflict in the Middle East The oil tankers Psara I and Hanuman are currently docked at the first and second berths, respectively, according to ship tracking data collected by ...

Spanish researchers develop artificial cornea from fish scales

Spanish researchers develop artificial cornea from fish scales

Researchers from the University of Granada have developed an artificial cornea from the scales of several species of fish that are commonly found in markets. which could become a cheaper alternative to donor transplants for serious eye diseases. The cornea, the transparent front layer of the eye, is difficult to repair when it is severely ...

Stocks, Bonds Fall Globally as Oil Surpasses $100

Stocks, Bonds Fall Globally as Oil Surpasses $100

The war in the Middle East unleashed new turbulence in global markets, as oil surpassed $100 a barrel, causing losses in stocks and bonds. The dollar appreciated against most major currencies. The The equity slump deepened this month, with the S&P 500 headed for its lowest level since November. Financial stocks came under fresh pressure, ...

Australia will grant refuge to five athletes from the Iranian soccer team

Australia will grant refuge to five athletes from the Iranian soccer team

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian footballers who sought asylum, citing fears for their safety. after it They refused to sing the national anthem during a match on the Gold Coast last week. Home Secretary Tony Burke said on Tuesday that similar assistance would be offered to the rest of the Iranian women’s ...

Live Nation settles with Justice Department in antitrust case

Live Nation settles with Justice Department in antitrust case

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. settled with federal antitrust authorities in a lawsuit that accused the company of illegally monopolizing the live music industry, the Justice Department said Monday. The deal was announced during a hearing Monday, but few details were provided. Bloomberg News previously reported that The parties were close to reaching an agreement that ...

Live Nation settles with Justice Department in antitrust case

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. settled with federal antitrust authorities in a lawsuit that accused the company of illegally monopolizing the live music industry, the Justice Department said Monday. The deal was announced during a hearing Monday, but few details were provided. Bloomberg News previously reported that The parties were close to reaching an agreement that ...