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Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo Steps Down
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced in Jakarta that President Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, who had led Bank Indonesia since 2018. Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo speaks during the Financial System Stability Committee press conference in Jakarta on May 7, 2026. Indonesia’s central bank governor has resigned early as the country…
Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices eased in early trading Sunday, falling further from a two-month high set last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf for a second straight day. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil to be delivered in September dropped 4.9% to $92.02 shortly…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Turn Back Six Ships In Strait Of Hormuz
Two days earlier, on Saturday, the Guards said they intercepted four vessels trying to pass through the strait’s southern section, also using warning shots to force them back. In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary…
Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Again As Iran Conflict Continues
The move follows persistently high oil prices, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions since the US-Israel strikes on Iran began on February 28. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in…
AstraZeneca Posts 2% Rise In Quarterly Net Profit On Cancer Drug Strength
AstraZeneca reported a more than two percent increase in after-tax profit, reaching $2.5 billion for the second quarter ending in June, compared to the same period a year earlier, the company said in its results statement. British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Monday said net profit rose in its second quarter, driven once again by strong…
AI Tools Now Allow Readers To Ask Books Questions Directly
New AI-powered tools give readers access to an e-book or audiobook paired with a chatbot they can consult while reading. If a character’s motives seem unclear, or the historical backdrop needs more context, readers can simply pose the question and get an answer on the spot. (FILES) This illustration picture shows icons of Google’s AI…
Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover
The island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises ever. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, centre, is seen during an event marking the 73rd anniversary of the start of the Cuban Revolution in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Sunday, July 26, 2026 [Ramon Espinosa/AP] Published On 26…
Niger State Targets Industrial Growth With Planned International Trade Zone
Spanning roughly 206 hectares, the project is projected to become a key center for industrial and commercial operations. When completed, the proposed Garam International Trade Zone is expected to position Niger State as a major investment destination The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting investment, accelerating industrialisation and expanding international trade through…
FG, IFAD launch Climate Smart Agribusiness Project
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) Project to tackle climate change impact on agricultural sector. The project, funded by the Gates Foundation, is aimed at strengthening the resilience, productivity, and profitability of Nigeria’s agricultural value chains by integrating Climate Information…
Nigeria Focused on Becoming an Industrialized Nation — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima urged nations across the continent to prepare themselves and make the most of the resources the region possesses. Shettima speaking at the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in the Republic of Benin on July 24, 2026 The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said it is time for African nations to take…
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