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Oil Prices Surge Over 7% Following US Threats Against Iran

New york: Crude oil prices surged by more than seven percent today, following threats by US President Donald Trump to initiate new strikes on Iran.

According to Qatar News Agency, Brent crude futures increased by $5.93, or 8 percent, reaching $80.09…

European Stocks Close Lower Amid Middle East Tensions

Washington: European stock indices closed lower across the board today, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that worried investors and prompted them to reduce their risk exposure. The European Stoxx 600 index fell by about 1.76%, while the Ger…

Japan Stocks Close Sharply Lower as Chip Shares Impact Market

Japan: Japan’s stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight technology and semiconductor-related shares, with the benchmark Nikkei posting its weakest close in nearly a month.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Nikkei 225 …