Politics

Stocks, Bonds at Fresh Lows as Trump Rules Out Iran Deal

Hochstein: Trust Between Iran & GCC Neighbors Gone

A barrage of Iranian missiles and drones targeted at least five Mideast countries where citizens were urged to take shelter. Meanwhile the US granted a temporary license allowing Indian refiners to take Russian crude shipments as reports of traffic coming to a near-total halt in the Strait of Hormuz. Amos Hochstein Managing Partner, TWG Global & Former Senior Advisor to President Biden spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the oil markets reaction to the war as well as the GCC’s position in the war. (Source: Bloomberg)

BSP Says $100 Oil May Force Rate Hike

The Philippine Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr. warns that oil rising toward $100 per barrel could push Philippine inflation beyond the BSP’s 2%-4% target range. On Insight with Haslinda Amin, he said this could potentially force a rate hike after February’s policy cut. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sudanese army retakes Bara, secures el-Obeid in North Kordofan

Source tells Al Jazeera army destroyed 32 RSF combat vehicles, killed dozens of RSF fighters in clashes, drone attacks.

ICTSI Growth Plans Amid Mideast Turmoil

International Container Terminal Services Executive VP Christian Gonzalez joins Haslinda Amin on Insight to discuss how the escalating Middle East conflict is reshaping global shipping routes and impacting ICTSI’s terminal in Iraq. He also discussed expansion plans (Source: Bloomberg)

AICL launches automated entry system to curb revenue leakages at Garki market  

The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has launched an upgraded automated gate access control system at the Garki International Market, read more AICL launches automated entry system to curb revenue leakages at Garki market

Forcibly displaced Lebanese seek food, clothing, and comfort in shelters

Fouad George is one of many helping their fellow Lebanese citizens, forcibly displaced by Israel’s military campaign.

Surgeon's operation on patient 2,400km away is UK first

The milestone procedure went well, with patient Paul Buxton saying he felt "fantastic".

Polish Policymakers Signal Steady Rates for Duration of Iran War

Poland may abstain from interest-rate cuts for as long as the armed conflict in Iran lasts, according to policymakers Henryk Wnorowski and Marcin Zarzecki.

IMF's Georgieva on Mideast Oil Shock

IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, says they're ready to assist countries facing balance of payment concerns amid heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. She spoke exclusively on Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of IMF's "Asia in 2050" Conference in Bangkok. (Source: Bloomberg)

Defilement: Niger State’s child abuse cases trigger fresh concerns

A series of sexual abuse cases in Niger State has exposed systemic gaps in child protection and the urgent need for both local and national interventions. DAILY POST investigations revealed that children as young as one year old have been subjected to sexual violence, some requiring surgery and long-term medical care, while others face trauma […] Defilement: Niger State’s child abuse cases trigger fresh concerns

Trade, innovation key to West Africa’s economic future —ECOWAS Parliament

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has emphasised that trade and innovation will be critical to shaping read more Trade, innovation key to West Africa’s economic future —ECOWAS Parliament