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German exports drop in setback to fragile recovery
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil

Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump's boast that the conflict was all but over.

March 10, 2026

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Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP
Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP

Denmark's Lego, the world’s number one toy maker, on Tuesday posted record sales and profits for its 2025 financial year, marking a "fantastic" year, despite global tensions, Lego's CEO told AFP.

March 10, 2026

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win
India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

March 10, 2026

Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war over 'very soon'
Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war over 'very soon'

Oil prices sank and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.

March 10, 2026

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Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets
Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, due to market turmoil over war in the Middle East.

March 10, 2026

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Judge, Skenes deliver as USA reach World Baseball Classic quarters
Judge, Skenes deliver as USA reach World Baseball Classic quarters

Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony drove in home runs while pitcher Paul Skenes delivered a gem as the United States punched their ticket to the quarter-finals of the World Baseball Classic on Monday with a 5-3 victory over Mexico in Houston.

March 10, 2026