Hong Kong, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Oil prices surge and stocks sink on fresh inflation worries

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2026-10-08

Oil prices soared Thursday and equities tumbled on fresh inflation fears following a report that said President Donald Trump was considering more strikes on Iran ahead of next month's US midterm elections. The selling tracked a retreat on Wall Street, where tech firms pulled back from recent gains, having weathered concerns over spiking borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty. Crude had started the week on the back foot thanks to signs that......

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Seoul, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea says will recall ambassador from Ukraine

2026-10-08 12:00:33

Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Three killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv: mayor

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Addis Ababa, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Ethiopia drone strikes against Eritrean troops in northern Tigray: witnesses, monitor

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Lima, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Peru creates joint military-police command to fight organized crime

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Addis Ababa, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Ethiopia drone strikes against Eritrean troops in northern Tigray: witnesses, monitor

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Athens, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - US ambassador to Greece sought $100,000 from donor: WSJ

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London, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - UK navy sailor charged with spying: police

2026-10-08 11:30:39

Moscow, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Drone hits Yandex data centre, in first such attack on Russia

2026-10-08 11:30:38

Bangkok, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist

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