Japan: Japan’s share gauge fell sharply on Monday, dragged down by technology stocks after leaders of major AI companies called for a slowdown in development. The benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 0.81% to close at 63,492.99, while the broader Topix gained 0….
Doha: Oil prices surged more than 2% on Monday as fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Iranian attacks on vessels in the Gulf and the closure of a major Saudi oil pipeline heightened fears of disruptions to crude supplies. Brent crude futures rose $2…
Manama: The State of Qatar participated in three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-level financial meetings in the Bahraini capital, Monday. These meetings included the 87th meeting of the Committee of Central Bank Governors of the GCC, the 23rd board me…
Damascus: Syrian officials held talks in Damascus on Monday with a US business delegation representing 50 companies, as the two sides explored investment opportunities and ways to expand economic partnerships. The discussions marked a significant step…