Global oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (8:16 AM)
A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (12:04 PM)
US President Donald Trump warned that China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran, but said he doubted Beijing would do so, despite US intelligence indicating it had such plans. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (11:23 PM)
US President Donald Trump warned that China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran, but said he doubted Beijing would do so, despite US intelligence indicating it had such plans. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (11:29 PM)
Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country s defence force leadership. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (12:51 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy after the religious leader criticized Trump s foreign #8288;and immigration policies. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (9:07 AM)