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HSBC’s Sharia-compliant fund reportedly invested more than $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military

Al Jazeera says the investments raise questions about where Muslims’ savings and investments end up.

1 Source, 1h ago, first seen 1h ago

World & Business

Trump administration reportedly holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler

Al Jazeera ties the outreach to America's rare-earths hunt, a detained businessman and a Trump ally's lucrative lobbying deal.

1 Source, 18h ago, first seen 18h ago

World & Business

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Al Jazeera reports that staple prices are rising, while families with little income cannot stock up.

4 Sources, 17h ago, updated 17h ago

World & Business

France-Gulf ties have strengthened alongside more than $15bn in arms contracts since the early 2010s

Al Jazeera reports Gulf states are diversifying beyond the US amid a growing strategic partnership with France.

1 Source, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

World & Business

World Food Programme is ending aid for half a million in Gaza

AFP reports the World Food Programme cited a funding shortfall for the aid cuts.

5 Sources, 16h ago, updated 16h ago

World & Business

Trump Comments on Ukraine Strikes, Russia Sanctions, and Diesel Market Impact

President Trump stated that Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel refineries are harming global markets, including the U.S.

6 Sources, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

World & Business

UK's AI ambitions raise concerns about artists' rights

Al Jazeera reports industry leaders in Manchester are demanding safeguards for artists' rights and creative work.

1 Source, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

World & Business

Questions about a Russia-US diesel deal loom over Russian Energy Week

Al Jazeera reports that geopolitics dominates talks at the ninth Russian Energy Week in Moscow.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

World & Business

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law

Reuters reports Trump cited the U.S. national interest for waiving measures under a law he signed last month.

68 Sources, 6h ago, updated 6h ago

Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

World & Business

Brent crude reportedly hits $110 per barrel for the first time since May

NBC News reported Brent settled at $109.86 as the Nasdaq 100 fell 2.5% amid oil and AI-debt concerns.

59 Sources, 1h ago, updated 1h ago

Tech stocks erase $1 trillion of wealth as oil surges to $110 for the first time since May

World & Business

Artisanal miners cite unsafe work amid Nasarawa’s lithium boom

Al Jazeera English says miners raise child labour concerns while communities await benefits from growing investment.

3 Sources, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

World & Business

Pollution and declining fish catches threaten Lake Maracaibo fishermen's livelihoods

Al Jazeera reports that insecurity also threatens fishermen as Venezuela hopes oil will revive its struggling economy.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

World & Business

Qatar and Lebanon are reportedly working on a major electricity project

Al Jazeera English says Qatar reaffirmed support for Lebanon's sovereignty and reconstruction, urging Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

World & Business

Reliance says it welcomes satellite broadband competition, including Starlink

Reuters reports the statement came days after Elon Musk urged Mukesh Ambani to let Starlink compete in India.

8 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

World & Business

Commercial goods from Israel stop entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination

Reuters, via The Straits Times, reports COGAT blamed merchants’ suspended coordination on a disputed Hamas truck fee.

3 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

World & Business

Seven crew members missing after attacks on two chemical tankers in the Black Sea

Al Jazeera English reports fires broke out after the ships were hit by suspected Russian drones.

3 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

World & Business

Oil tanker reportedly on fire in eastern Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera reports Iran's navy said the fire followed what it called a 'violation.'

5 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

World & Business

Ukraine resumes Russian oil refinery strikes after lifting US-requested pause; Starlink restrictions reported

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced Kyiv would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after halting them at US request. Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy reported feeling 'betrayed' due to Starlink throttling and reduced US intelligence sharing.

90 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

World & Business

Long-delayed China–North Korea bridge officially opens

Reuters reports trucks lined up as the countries aimed to revive trade after soured ties and pandemic disruptions.

9 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

World & Business

Cargo ship reportedly sinks after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz

NewsHour reports state TV aired footage it claimed showed the tanker on fire, but it hasn't been independently verified.

8 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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HSBC’s Sharia-compliant fund reportedly invested more than $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military

Trump administration reportedly holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

France-Gulf ties have strengthened alongside more than $15bn in arms contracts since the early 2010s

World Food Programme is ending aid for half a million in Gaza

Trump Comments on Ukraine Strikes, Russia Sanctions, and Diesel Market Impact

UK's AI ambitions raise concerns about artists' rights

Questions about a Russia-US diesel deal loom over Russian Energy Week

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law

Brent crude reportedly hits $110 per barrel for the first time since May

Artisanal miners cite unsafe work amid Nasarawa’s lithium boom

Pollution and declining fish catches threaten Lake Maracaibo fishermen's livelihoods

Qatar and Lebanon are reportedly working on a major electricity project

Reliance says it welcomes satellite broadband competition, including Starlink

Commercial goods from Israel stop entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination

Seven crew members missing after attacks on two chemical tankers in the Black Sea

Oil tanker reportedly on fire in eastern Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine resumes Russian oil refinery strikes after lifting US-requested pause; Starlink restrictions reported

Long-delayed China–North Korea bridge officially opens

Cargo ship reportedly sinks after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz

Featured in

HSBC’s Sharia-compliant fund reportedly invested more than $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military

Trump administration reportedly holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

France-Gulf ties have strengthened alongside more than $15bn in arms contracts since the early 2010s

World Food Programme is ending aid for half a million in Gaza

Trump Comments on Ukraine Strikes, Russia Sanctions, and Diesel Market Impact

UK's AI ambitions raise concerns about artists' rights

Questions about a Russia-US diesel deal loom over Russian Energy Week

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law

Brent crude reportedly hits $110 per barrel for the first time since May

Artisanal miners cite unsafe work amid Nasarawa’s lithium boom

Pollution and declining fish catches threaten Lake Maracaibo fishermen's livelihoods

Qatar and Lebanon are reportedly working on a major electricity project

Reliance says it welcomes satellite broadband competition, including Starlink

Commercial goods from Israel stop entering Gaza after merchants suspend coordination

Seven crew members missing after attacks on two chemical tankers in the Black Sea

Oil tanker reportedly on fire in eastern Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine resumes Russian oil refinery strikes after lifting US-requested pause; Starlink restrictions reported

Long-delayed China–North Korea bridge officially opens

Cargo ship reportedly sinks after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz