New European Union sanctions targeting Nayara Energy, a major Indian refinery with significant Russian ties, are expected to have a limited impact on global oil markets, according to Rystad Energy.This muted effect is attributed to India’s declining reliance on European product exports and its capacity to reroute refined products to…

Australia’s agriculture ministry announced on Thursday that it would relax restrictions on US beef imports. This decision could facilitate trade discussions with US President Donald Trump, who had criticised Australia’s previous import regulations, Reuters said in a report.Although US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hailed the decision as a victory for Trump,…

European stock markets are set for a strong opening on Thursday, with major indices poised for significant gains as investor optimism swells around the prospect of an imminent trade deal between the United States and the European Union. This positive sentiment, fueled by a recent US-Japan pact and hints from…

Lloyds shares edged down on Thursday despite the bank reporting better-than-expected profits, as it opted to leave its full-year guidance unchanged.Share price was down by 0.41% at 9:21 am. Lloyds shares have already climbed 40% year-to-date, meaning investors were likely looking for an exceptionally strong half-year performance to justify further…

Miracle Chain, a next-generation blockchain network designed to support real-world business models through automation, transparency, and revenue-sharing mechanisms, is officially launching with a live, fully operational ecosystem and an integrated product suite from day one.By embedding practical utility into functioning business environments, Miracle Chain sets itself apart in a sector often dominated…

Reckitt Benckiser shares surged on Thursday after the consumer-goods company reported better-than-expected performance in its core business, beat profit forecasts, and raised its full-year outlook, signalling growing confidence in its turnaround under CEO Kris Licht.The British multinational, whose products include Dettol disinfectants and Durex condoms, said its second-quarter net revenue…

QuantumScape Corp (NYSE: QS) is inching down in premarket on Thursday, even though the EV battery specialist reported a strong Q2 and announced an extended deal with PowerCo.In the second quarter, the company based out of San Jose, California, lost 20 cents on a per-share basis, slightly less than the…

India and the United Kingdom signed a major free trade agreement in London on Thursday, with Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer in attendance.The deal, which has been in the works for several years, is being described as the most significant trade agreement for the UK since Brexit.Some early…

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into open conflict on Thursday, as soldiers from both sides clashed across multiple points along their shared border, resulting in at least 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. The clashes marked a significant escalation in a long-simmering dispute and led to a breakdown in…