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Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes
Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions weighed on oil prices and the dollar.

June 09, 2026

German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme
German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme

German chemical giant BASF has urged an overhaul of the European Union's flagship carbon market scheme, warning that the initiative's "strict" conditions could damage the region's industries.

June 09, 2026

Europe's top firms fuelling inequality with payouts: Oxfam
Europe's top firms fuelling inequality with payouts: Oxfam

Europe's 100 largest companies pay out more than two-thirds of profits to shareholders on average, fuelling inequality and diverting cash which could be used for investment, Oxfam said on Tuesday.

June 09, 2026

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Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia
Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia

Mosaddek Hossain struck a career-best 86 not out on his return to international cricket as Bangladesh recovered to post 284-8 against a sloppy Australia in the opening one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday.

June 09, 2026

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Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on
Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on

The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.

June 09, 2026