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BP Reports Highest Quarterly Profits in 18 Years Amid Middle East Conflict

British energy giant BP has reported its highest quarterly profits in 18 years, driven by rising oil and gas prices amidst conflict in the Middle East. The company's underlying replacement cost profit soared to $8.46 billion in the latest quarter, significantly surpassing the $2.2 billion reported in the same period last year and exceeding analysts' expectations of $7.3 billion. The surge in profits was largely...

Tesla Beats Q3 Earnings, Musk Discusses Potential SpaceX Merger

Tesla has surpassed Wall Street expectations with its third-quarter earnings report for 2026, as the company revealed revenue of $28.05 billion and earnings of $0.48 per share. Analysts had anticipated slightly lower figures, forecasting revenue at $27.9 billion and earnings at $0.43 per share. Despite the positive results, revenue showed a minor decrease from the $28.23 billion reported in the previous quarter, while automotive...

Oil Prices Climb Amid Iran-US Tensions and Middle East Supply Concerns

Global oil prices have surged by over $2 per barrel amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, which have cast doubt over...

Tesla Roadster Prototype with SpaceX Thrusters Demonstrated as Potential Flying Car

Elon Musk has revealed a prototype of the Tesla Roadster 2 equipped with rocket-thruster technology from SpaceX, showcasing a potential leap in automotive innovation....

IMF Forecasts 3.1% Global Growth for 2026, Highlights AI and Debt Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 to 3.1%, a slight increase from the previous projection...

Shell Projects Record Refining Profits Amid Global Fuel Shortages and Price Surge

Shell anticipates record-high profits from its refining operations in the third quarter, driven by global fuel shortages that have caused refined-product prices to surge....

Oman and US Explore Enhanced Trade and Investment Opportunities

Oman and the United States are exploring avenues to enhance their economic and investment relations, with a particular focus on expanding trade, boosting Omani...

China and US Agree to Reduce Tariffs on $30 Billion in Goods

China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on approximately $30 billion worth of goods from each other, marking a significant step...

China and US Agree on Tariff Reductions and AI Dialogue Initiatives

In a significant development, China and the United States have reached a consensus on key economic and trade issues, following their recent consultations in...

U.S. Considers Diesel Export Ban, Prompting Mexico’s Alert Response

Mexico is confronting potential fuel supply challenges as U.S. President Donald Trump supports a proposal to limit or ban diesel exports from the United...

Trump Supports Potential Ban on Diesel Exports During US Fuel Price Surge

As diesel prices in the United States hit record highs, President Donald Trump has expressed support for potentially restricting or banning diesel exports to...

Jet Fuel Shortages Threaten Europe Again in Upcoming Months

Europe may encounter a renewed shortage of jet fuel in the upcoming months as regional inventories remain low despite a surge in imports from...

Breaking: Qatar Aims to Expand Economic Ties with the United States

Qatar is intensifying its efforts to bolster economic ties with the United States, focusing on collaboration in key sectors such as trade, investment, energy,...

Oil Prices Soar, Driving US 10-Year Treasury Yield to 5%

The U.S. government's borrowing costs have hit the 5% mark for the first time since 2023, driven by an intense sell-off in global bond...