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Iran Conflict Deals Long-Term Blow to Gulf Economies and Energy Supplies

The Iran conflict has severely impacted Gulf economies, damaging energy infrastructure, reducing exports, and causing long-term economic challenges across the region.

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Shivon Zilis Testifies in Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit, Reveals Details of Relationship

Shivon Zilis, Neuralink exec and mother of four of Elon Musk’s children, testifies in Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, revealing details of their relationship and her role bridging Musk and OpenAI’s board amid allegations of company restructuring disputes.

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Air Asia's 120-Airbus A220 Order Boosts Belfast Factory Production

Air Asia's order for 120 Airbus A220s, with wings and mid-fuselage made in Belfast, marks the largest A220 order and boosts the vital Northern Ireland plant.

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Hedge Fund CEO Ken Griffin Responds to Mamdani's Wealth Tax Video

A dispute between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin has emerged over a proposed New York wealth tax targeting luxury properties, with Griffin criticizing the approach and Mamdani defending it as necessary to address a broken tax system.

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Oil Prices Fall as Global Stocks Reach Record Highs Following Trump’s Iran Deal Remarks

Oil prices declined while global stocks hit record highs after Donald Trump praised progress on an Iran deal. European shares rose, led by Diageo’s strong sales, and Asian markets surged with Samsung Electronics reaching a $1 trillion valuation.

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Next to Raise Prices Up to 8% Outside Europe Amid Iran War Costs

Next will raise prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to £47m extra costs from the US-Israel war with Iran, while UK and European prices remain stable thanks to cost savings and currency gains.

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80% of Britons Fear Iran Conflict Will Raise Food Prices, Poll Reveals

A poll shows 80% of Britons fear the Iran conflict will raise food prices, while retailers urge the UK government to cut energy costs to prevent further inflation.

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Oil Prices Dip as US Pauses Project Freedom to Pursue Iran Deal

Oil prices fell as the US paused Project Freedom to pursue a deal with Iran, easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional conflicts.

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Apple to Pay $250M to iPhone Buyers in AI Features False Advertising Settlement

Apple will pay $250 million to iPhone buyers to settle a lawsuit alleging false advertising of AI features, including enhancements to Siri, on iPhone 15 and 16 models.

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Border Tax Differences: Similar Jobs, Different Income Tax Bills in Scotland and England

As the Scottish parliament election nears, differences in income tax between Scotland and England impact workers in similar roles, highlighting contrasting tax policies and public service funding across the border.

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Australia's Big Four Banks Raise Rates Following RBA Hike; Sydney Hosts Controversial Forum

Australia’s big four banks raise interest rates after RBA hike. Treasurer Chalmers addresses economic impact of Middle East conflict. Sydney hosts a pro-Palestine forum despite venue cancellation amid legal debates on controversial slogans.

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OpenAI Co-Founder Greg Brockman Details Tense Meeting with Elon Musk

OpenAI president Greg Brockman testified about a tense meeting with Elon Musk over control attempts and detailed Musk's awareness of OpenAI's shift to for-profit status.

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