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Could a $20 billion dollar insurance scheme get more Hormuz ships moving?
A $20 billion push is now on to get tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Middle East tourism suffers as flights are cancelled, and...
'Largest ever' oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries
The International Energy Agency is proposing the release of emergency oil reserves to calm energy markets. Also, World Business Express finds out why...
What is needed to steady volatile oil markets?
The International Energy Agency is meeting in Paris to discuss the release of strategic oil reserves in a bid to bolster supplies and calm energy mark...
Energy price shock as US/Israel war on Iran continues
The world's biggest producer of crude oil, the Saudi firm Aramco, has warned of "catastrophic consequences" if the Straits of Hormuz is blocked for an...
Oil prices ease as Trump says Iran war over “pretty quickly”
President Donald Trump’s announcement comes hours after G7 finance ministers said they were ready to use strategic oil reserves if necessary. Also, An...
Middle East crisis: Israel bombing Beirut
Israel bombards Beirut and Tehran and many people are being displaced. We hear from the restaurant owner keeping the ddors open for her customers desp...
The economic hardship rather Iran and its citizens
What do people in Iran think about the war? We hear from Iranians across the country who tell us how life is changed.
Also, we look at the life...
How are shipping delays at the Strait of Hormuz impacting global business?
The US-Israel war with Iran brought the crisis in global shipping. We hear how it's affecting seafarers and speak to the Head of the International Mar...
Trump: US Navy could escort tankers through Hormuz
President Trump says the US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary", after shipping traffic almost entirely halted throug...
What the US-Israel war with Iran means for global trade
The conflict has caused the closure of shipping lanes, with up to a fifth of global energy and as much as a third of other commercial shipping impacte...
Paramount–Skydance looks set to buy Warner Bros Discovery
A plot twist in Hollywood has taken place in the last 24 hours, but in the spreadsheets rather than on the screens, as Netflix decides it's not willin...
US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba
The United States says it will ease restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba's private sector as Washington's blockade leads to a worsening cris...
EU puts its trade deal with the US on hold
We look at one of the world's biggest trading blocks the EU which has now delayed ratifying its trade deal with the EU. Rahul Tandon talks to the reta...
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Donald Trump calls the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" as he announces a new 10% levy on global...
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labor reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labor reforms - with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians i...
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a California court on Wednesday, defending his leadership in a landmark case over whether social media is addicti...
Disney bites to protect its characters
The US entertainment giants Disney gets tough with ByteDance over alleged copyright infringement.
Disney accuses the Chinese tech firm ByteDance...
Cuba goes dark
Cuba goes dark as fuel shortages affect power supplies. We hear from the people affected by the outages, and the price the island nation is paying as...
Trump revokes landmark climate ruling
President Trump says greenhouse gas emissions do not endanger public health, rolling back a landmark finding that formed the legal basis for US climat...
Why Russia blocked WhatsApp
Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on foreign messaging platforms and digital communications.
What’s behind the US job numbers?
The US jobs market shows signs of steady but subdued growth. Andrew Peach examines what’s driving the numbers, including the impact of tariffs and a t...
Jobs grow in the US – beating expectations
US employers added a greater-than-expected 130,000 jobs in January, helping nudge the unemployment rate lower to 4.3%, according to official governmen...
Tourism on alert as Cuba run out of jet fuel
Cuba has warned international airlines that jet fuel will no longer be available, signalling a deepening energy crunch as the US seeks to squeeze Cuba...
Social media on trial in LA
A landmark US trial begins today in Los Angeles, where plaintiffs say Instagram and YouTube were built to addict kids. We hear from our North America...
Nikkei hits record after Takaichi victory
Long:Japanese stocks have surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election win, pushing the Nikkei to a record high. Andrew Peach look...
The key questions on tech sell off
We answer the basic questions you want answering about the AI-Induced sell off of tech stocks this week You'll hear why one of the world's biggest car...
Could the tech bubble burst?
After a week of significant drops across many AI and tech-related stocks, we speak to Nobel Prize winner Daron Acemoglu, and economist Cary Leahey of...
Is AI putting software at risk?
Almost $1 trillion has been knocked off the value of software and services companies as investors weigh whether artificial intelligence has been hit p...
US hosts critical minerals landmark summit
Ed Butler finds out why the United States is ramping up efforts to secure supplies of critical minerals, especially those essential for electrical veh...
Disney appoints a new CEO
There’s a major shift at the top of the Walt Disney Company, as one of entertainment’s most iconic brands welcomes a new leader. Ed Butler examines wh...
X offices raided in France
French prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris as part of a cybercrime investigation into alleged illegal data extraction and possible links...
A US–India trade deal: What's in it?
Ed Butler examines the latest trade deal announced between the United States and India and what each side stands to gain.
We also look a...
Has gold lost its lustre?
This precious metals rally has been tarnished after a sudden slide in prices.
So what does this tell us about metals like gold, known to be the...
Trump nominates next US Federal Reserve chair
US President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, when the four-year-term of current chairman Jero...
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as US Fed Chair
The former Federal Reserve governor has deep ties to Wall Street, was previously interviewed for the job in 2017, and has been an outspoken critic of...
Toyota sets record sales in 2025
The Japanese auto giant Toyota says its global sales set a new record last year, despite trade tensions. What did Toyota do differently to others? Als...
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs around the world. Andrew Peach hears from former Amazon workers and an AI expert. Als...
The Swiss franc flies high
The Swiss franc soars to its highest level against the dollar in more than a decade as investors flee the dollar in search of a safe haven. We look at...
India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'
A free trade agreement dubbed the mother of all trade deals has finally been announced between the European Union and India after two decades of negot...
India and EU agree game-changing trade deal
The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. It will allow free trade...