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UK and France split from US over Iran blockade as Brent crude surges past $102 and April 22 ceasefire deadline looms
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect April 13 as oil hit $102, Iran threatened Gulf ports, and the UK and France launched a rival navigation plan.
Energy Vault (NRGV) stock in focus after Japan battery storage acquisition expands own-and-operate pipeline
Energy Vault has entered Japan with an 850 MW battery storage portfolio. Read what the deal means for NRGV, revenue quality, and long-term upside.
HiteJinro launches JINRO Melon Limited Edition across 20-plus markets in premium soju push
HiteJinro launches JINRO Melon Limited Edition across 20-plus countries in a premium soju push as domestic volumes decline. What it means for KRX: 000080 investors. Read more.
Why Microsoft just placed a $10bn AI bet on Japan and why rivals should care
Microsoft Corporation’s USD 10 billion Japan AI investment signals a deeper cloud, cyber, and sovereignty push. Read what it could mean for Asia next.
Trump doubles down on trade with new pharma tariffs and a metals duty reset
Donald Trump has announced new pharmaceutical tariffs and revised U.S. metal duties. Read what changed, who is affected, and why it matters.
Deadly quake rocks Indonesia: Tsunami warning covers 1,000km radius
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Molucca Sea on 2 April 2026, triggering tsunami warnings from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto in historic shift in postwar defense posture
Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, marking the first operational counterstrike deployment in the country's postwar history.
CDC tracks BA.3.2 Cicada COVID variant across 25 US states as WHO flags immune escape risk
CDC tracks BA.3.2 Cicada COVID variant across 25 US states and 23 countries. The heavily mutated SARS-CoV-2 strain raises immune escape and vaccine efficacy concerns.
Why Dai Nippon Printing chose Hyderabad for its second overseas R&D hub as 7912 retreats from 52-week highs
Dai Nippon Printing (TSE: 7912) opens an IIT Hyderabad R&D base for EV wireless charging and pharma APIs. Read the full strategic analysis.
Hormuz crisis: 20-nation coalition ready to act as oil prices hit $126 a barrel
Twenty governments including the UK, France and Japan condemned Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure and attacks on commercial shipping in a joint statement on 19 March 2026.