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Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:30:14+00:00

Iranian airstrikes have shaken Persian Gulf countries, undermining their reputations as havens of wealth and stability and forcing them to take sides in a war they opposed.

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UAE, oasis for business and partying, faces war

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:30:14+00:00

Iranian airstrikes have shaken Persian Gulf countries, undermining their reputations as havens of wealth and stability and forcing them to take sides in a war they opposed.

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Oil Falls and Stocks Rise After a Day of Drastic Swings

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:27:06+00:00

The price of oil had spiked to nearly $120 a barrel on Monday, drawing remarks by President Trump that he believed the war on Iran was “very complete.”

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Cupid shares surges on bonus issue ex-date, volumes explode

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T08:25:05+00:00

The stock touched an intraday high of ₹95.85 before paring gains, and remains well within its 20 per cent circuit band of ₹109.90 on the upper side

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TN CM Stalin writes to PM on LPG crisis, safety of Tamils in Iran war

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T08:15:34+00:00

“I have also emphasised that the Union Government must ensure that the LPG Cylinder shortage arising from this conflict does not affect the public, commercial establishments, or MSME industries in Tamil Nadu,” he added

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Manager sanità Iacolino indagato: “Favori al boss, lo fece parlare con vicepresidente Antimafia”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-10T08:10:25+00:00

La procura di Palermo accusa il superburocrate di concorso esterno in associazione mafiosa e corruzione per i rapporti col boss di Favara Carmelo Vetro, arrestato stamattina. L’inchiesta di Sisco Palermo, Squadra mobile Trapani e Dia porta in carcere anche il dirigente regionale Giancarlo Teresi per alcune mazzette. Indagato pure un altro funzionario, che consentì un subappalto al cugino di Messina Denaro

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Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:04:33+00:00

Anglian, Southern, Wessex and South East allowed to raise charges more than originally allowed by watchdogBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households in England will pay even higher water bills than previously expected, after the competition regulator gave its final verdict on industry spending plans for the coming years.Five water companies had appealed to the Competition and Markets Authority to let them raise bills higher than was initially allowed by Ofwat, the industry watchdog. On Tuesday, the CMA said it would let them raise annual bills by an extra 2.2% on average. Continue r

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‘Vicious cycle’: panic buying is biggest risk to Australia’s petrol supplies as demand surges, experts say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:03:39+00:00

Government and motoring groups say there is no shortage of fuel supplies but stockpiling has left country service stations running dry, as Iran war sparks oil price fearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRegional service stations are struggling to replenish fuel supplies left empty by panic buying that has seen demand double and even triple in areas like the Barossa and Mildura amid an escalating Middle East conflict.As a leading motoring group warned of a “vicious cycle” of motorists stockpiling petrol, Chris Bowen

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‘Vicious cycle’: panic buying is biggest risk to Australia’s petrol supplies, experts say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:03:39+00:00

Government and motoring groups say there is no shortage of fuel supplies but stockpiling has left country service stations running dry, as Iran war sparks oil price fearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRegional service stations are struggling to replenish fuel supplies left empty by panic buying that has seen demand double and even triple in areas like the Barossa and Mildura amid an escalating Middle East conflict.As a leading motoring group warned of a “vicious cycle” of motorists stockpiling petrol, Chris Bowen

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Sudanese students say UK visa ban has dashed hopes of studying at top universities

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:00:14+00:00

More than 200 applicants fear they will lose places after home secretary suspends study visas from four countriesSudanese scientists who have been promised research posts at leading UK universities have spoken of their “shock” and “sadness” that their hopes have been dashed after Shabana Mahmood’s decision to end study visas for people from their country.More than 200 Sudanese postgraduates and undergraduates fear they will no longer be permitted to take up places at 46 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London, with some claiming that their lives have been torn apa

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Financier Crispin Odey takes FCA to court over exclusion from City

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T08:00:13+00:00

Regulator fined the multimillionaire £1.8m and banned him from the financial services industry last yearCrispin Odey, the multimillionaire financier fighting various lawsuits relating to allegations of sexual misconduct, is to launch a case against the financial services regulator over his exile from the City.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined Odey £1.8m and banned him from the financial services industry last year. Continue reading...

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Qantas hikes international air fares citing volatile oil prices from war in Middle East

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-10T07:50:22+00:00

Airline reports spike in ticket sales to Europe in March, as passengers with carriers affected by flight chaos rebookGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas has announced it is increasing the price of its international air fares amid oil price volatility caused by the war in the Middle East, while the airline also reported higher-than-normal ticket sales for flights to Europe.While the company hedges against change in jet fuel prices, it was not fully covered for the spike seen in the wake of surging oil prices, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Reliance Industries shares slip 0.87% after Reliance Retail buys Pahadi Local

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T07:48:30+00:00

With delivery volume at 53.17% of traded quantity and annualised volatility at 25.22%, the stock’s near-term movement may depend less on the acquisition’s strategic merits and more on broader market sentiment

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex jumps 530 pts, Nifty tops 24,200 as Trump hints at end to West Asia conflict, crude oil cools

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-10T07:48:29+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Markets extended the morning’s recovery into the afternoon session on Tuesday, with the benchmark indices trading higher around midday, building on the gap-up open triggered by easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp retreat in global crude oil prices

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