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Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem

Israel has indicted a Jewish man over a violent attack on a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City last week

Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem
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US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi

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US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi
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Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz

In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war

US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
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France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission

France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea

France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
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France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
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Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10

An Israeli court has extended by another six days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was

Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi

China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
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Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit their highest level in more than three years in April, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows
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Fire at a shopping center in Iran kills 8 people and injures dozens

Tehran's emergency service department says a fire in a shopping center near the Iranian capital has killed eight people and injured 40

Fire at a shopping center in Iran kills 8 people and injures dozens
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Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit

White House officials are renewing calls on China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit
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Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused'

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Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused'
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress

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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
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Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem

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Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
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Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz

Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S.

Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz
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Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran's military capability and said Tehran "should wave the white flag of

Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
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Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks

Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community

Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
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Erdogan ally wants jailed Kurdish militant leader to have official status

Turkish nationalist party leader Devlet Bahceli said on Tuesday the jailed head of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) should

Erdogan ally wants jailed Kurdish militant leader to have official status
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Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia

Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan

Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
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Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
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Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defense says

The man accused of lobbing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in Colorado last year, killing one person and injuring about two dozen

Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defense says
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US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought

US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.

Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates
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US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
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Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni

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Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
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European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment

European shares dropped on Monday as hostilities in the Middle East showed no signs of easing and crude oil prices soared, with investors grappling

European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment
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Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI

Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in April amid fears of further supply disruptions and higher costs linked to conflict in the Middle East

Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
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NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.

NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 
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ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'

Concerns that the euro zone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the

ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'
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Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in

Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
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Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
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Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others

Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
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Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S.

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
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US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports

Washington has warned European allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect long delivery delays for U.S. weapons as the war

US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports
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Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception

More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
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Israeli police arrest a man suspected of attacking a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City

Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man caught on video attacking a nun near Jerusalem's Old City

Israeli police arrest a man suspected of attacking a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City
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Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
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Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy

A man who last year tried to enter Israel's London embassy armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was on Friday convicted in a London court of preparing an act

Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy
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The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis

The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
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Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
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Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians

Azerbaijan summoned the EU's ambassador on Friday to protest against a European Parliament resolution condemning Baku's detention of Armenian prisoners of

Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
MidEast|Political|World

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

A U.S.-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has "terminated" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as a national asset

Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
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Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister

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Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister
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Israel seizes Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers decry move

Israel has seized aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation of Israel's

Israel seizes Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers decry move
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain

President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention

Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after

Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men

The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites

UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish militant official says Turkey has stalled peace talks, blaming a lack of reforms

A top Kurdish militant commander says Turkey has effectively "frozen" a peace initiative with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK

Kurdish militant official says Turkey has stalled peace talks, blaming a lack of reforms
MidEast|Political|World

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

Leaders of major media companies are urging Israel to lift a ban preventing foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
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Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran

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Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
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Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that Washington could reduce its military presence in Germany

Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Prime Minister Giorgia

Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says

A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia will not unload in Israel, Ukraine said on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to

Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran, US official says

Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action

US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran, US official says
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that a vessel carrying grain that Kyiv says was stolen from its territories occupied by Russia would not unload its cargo in Israel,

Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
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Israeli military tells residents of eight Lebanese towns outside 'buffer zone' to leave ahead of strikes

The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes.

Israeli military tells residents of eight Lebanese towns outside 'buffer zone' to leave ahead of strikes
Africa|Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisia opposition leader Ghannouchi hospitalised after health deteriorates, party says

Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has suffered a sharp deterioration in his health and has been urgently transferred from prison to hospital, his Ennahda

Tunisia opposition leader Ghannouchi hospitalised after health deteriorates, party says
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Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
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Saudi GDP growth slows to 2.8% in first quarter as Iran war weighs on economy 

ABU DHABI, April 30 - Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product grew 2.8% in the first quarter, year-on-year, preliminary government estimates showed on Thursday, slowing from 3.7% a year ago, as the

Saudi GDP growth slows to 2.8% in first quarter as Iran war weighs on economy 
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StanChart profit surges on Gulf bond issuance, books $190 million charge on Iran war

Standard Chartered on Thursday posted a better-than-expected 17% profit gain, buoyed in part as Gulf countries rushed to raise

StanChart profit surges on Gulf bond issuance, books $190 million charge on Iran war