Nigeria confirms new oil regulator as oil prices rise amid Iran-U.S. tensions, while probing gas leaks and urging stronger anti-corruption protections.

The S&P 500 ended 2025 with 14.2% earnings growth, led by AI and industrial demand, despite investor sell-offs on 2026 outlook.

USMCA renewal talks underway with U.S. seeking tighter China restrictions, Mexico seeking stable rules, amid uncertain Trump support.

Royal Mail delays deliveries in 63 UK postcodes due to Birmingham Mail Centre issues, affecting Friday mail.

South Africa may allow limited retirement fund access for severely distressed workers, with reforms possibly starting in 2027.

Atlassian fired engineer Denise Unterwurzacher for calling CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes a “rich jerk” on Slack, sparking a U.S. labor dispute over protected speech rights.

Ola Electric seeks ₹2,000 crore from selling part of its battery unit to expand production and support India’s EV and clean energy goals.

MicroStrategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion in March 2026, boosting its holdings to 761,068 BTC.

New Zealand warns Middle East conflict threatens global supply chains, urging trade partners to cooperate and maintain open shipping routes.

U.S. pork exports rose in January 2026, while beef exports dipped by volume but held value, amid a major strike at a Colorado plant and rising grain sales due to Middle East tensions.