Oil plunges after Trump comments ease Iran fears
LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters): Oil prices tumbled more than 3 per cent on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said that killings of demonstrators during protests in Iran were ending, easing concerns over military action against Iran and potential oil supply disruptions.Brent futures were down $2.19, or 3.3 per cent,...
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Emirates to launch services to Helsinki
Emirates airline will launch a daily, year-round service between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, marking the only direct air link between Finland and the UAE.The service will be operated by Emirates' newest aircraft, the A350, bringing the airline's latest onboard products, including its acclaimed Premium Economy cabin, to...
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Nestle steps up infant formula damage limitation with CEO video apology
Nestle's CEO has issued a video apology for the recall of some batches of the company's infant nutrition products in dozens of countries as the Swiss consumer goods giant stepped up its damage-limitation measures, reports bdnews24.com.The recall could threaten Nestle's strong position in China and other large markets for infant...
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Janata Bank holds 872nd board meeting
Janata Bank PLC held its 872nd board meeting on Thursday, with Chairman of the Board of Directors M Fazlur Rahman in the chair. The bank's directors Badre Munir Firdaus, Dr. Md. Abdus Sabur, Abdul Majid Sheikh, Abdul Awal Sarker, Md. Shahadat Hossain, Md. Ahsan Kabir, Md. Kausar Alam, Md. Obaidul...
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Gold steadies as investors keep wary eye on Greenland, Iran
LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters): Gold prices steadied on Thursday, after falling nearly 1 per cent earlier in the session, as concerns about US President Donald Trump's focus on Greenland provided underlying support for the market while investors assessed the situation in Iran.Spot gold was steady at $4,619.54 per ounce, as...
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Brazil bank collapse sparks billion dollar seizures in fraud probe
BRASILIA, Jan 15 (AFP): Brazilian authorities on Wednesday announced the seizure of over $1 billion worth of assets as part of a high-profile fraud probe launched after the collapse of a small private bank."We may be facing the largest banking fraud in the country's history," Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said...
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