Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran deepens into a prolonged regional conflict marked by missile strikes, drone attacks, naval tensions and widening geopolitical fallout.
China’s Industrial Profits Jumped Before Iran War Disruption
China’s industrial enterprises saw their profits rise sharply in the first two months of 2026, before the war in the Middle East rocked the global oil market and sent raw material costs soaring.
China detaining Panama-flagged ships amid battle over port control, FMC says
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, March 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said on Thursday it is closely monitoring a surge in detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China that ...
China’s Big Banks Post Flat 2025 Profit on Margin Squeeze
China’s largest state-owned lenders reported flat earnings for 2025, as the industry grapples with government mandates to support a cooling economy and a protracted squeeze on profit margins.
Hong Kong home prices surge to near two-year high, but Iran war clouds outlook
Price gains accelerated in February, according to official government index, but interest-rate risk looms, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Korea Herald
A tax rate can look small until one asks what it is measured against. On Tuesday, President Lee Jae Myung posted on social media a comparison of property holdin ... ( read original story ...)
Oman pushes mining from promise to production with major projects
MUSCAT: Oman is trying to move its mining sector beyond geological promise and into real industrial output, with a new pipeline of copper, ...
Israeli-founded companies in California earn an annual $4 billion, employ 14,000 — report
The post Israeli-founded companies in California earn an annual $4 billion, employ 14,000 — report appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Dubai crude’s premium slump as sellers pile offers onto TotalEnergies
By Siyi Liu and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, March 27 (Reuters) - Spot premium for Dubai crude slumped by more than half to hit its lowest level in three weeks as more sellers emerged and piled on offers ...
Dubai businesses return to in-person events as confidence begins to rebuild
Katy Keenan, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, says recent gatherings have attracted significant turnout ...