Traders will be adopting the strategy of “haven first, ask questions later”, according to John Briggs, head of US rates ...

China called for an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, before confirmation of Khamenei’s death. An end to military operations is necessary to “avoid further escalation of tensions, to resume dialogue ...

The Iran strikes are the biggest gamble yet for the US leader, whose approval ratings have plunged in recent weeks, with surveys showing Americans think he is concentrating too much on foreign policy ...

China called for an immediate ceasefire following the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, as President Xi Jinping’s government weighs its options in the Middle East.“China is highly concerned about the ...

Middle Eastern airlines were severely disrupted as of Sunday morning, with Emirates canceling 87% of its scheduled flights and FlyDubai canceling 89%. The cancellation rate at Etihad, Gulf Air and ...

Iranian media on Sunday confirmed the death, saying Khamenei was killed in his office compound and that there will be 40 days of national mourning.

Weight-loss drugs and gut health trends spur reformulation, offering gradual but durable gains for ingredient suppliers.

Parallels with the OECD-led services revolution raise fresh concerns over sovereignty, regulation and corporate dominance.

The smaller budget deficit leaves space for more spending on infrastructure, particularly electricity, transport, and water and sanitation, which should boost economic growth. The proportion of the ...

The government plans to spend about R292.8 billion on social grants in the 2026/27 financial year. This includes R36.9-billion allocated to the social relief of distress (SRD) gra ...

Zeekoevlei is used by schools and clubs for sailing and rowing but a toxic algal bloom has led to it being closed since ...

Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi now handle over $13bn a month, raising regulatory and democratic concerns.