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Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday morning amid news Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of its two-week-long ceasefire with the United States. But when that will translate to price drops at Canadian gas pumps remains unclear as shipping companies scramble to get their products to market.Benchmark U.S. crude sank US$16.47 to US$96.48 a barrel Wednesday morning; Brent crude, the international standard, dropped US$13.79 to US$95.48 a barrel.The national average for regular, unleaded gas in Canada was $1.82.4 per litre Wednesday morning – an increase of two cents from Tuesday, CAA data showed.The drops reversed some…

Young music lovers in the Great Southern will get the chance to try their hand at an instrument when the Benny Mayhem Band brings their National Youth Music Workshops and Community Concert series to Cranbrook on April 10.The event will be held at the Cranbrook Town Oval, with free workshops running from 2.30-4pm.Kids and teenagers are invited to pick up an instrument and have a go, with equipment set up on both the stage and the area in front of it.Drums, bass, guitar and vocals will all be part of the experience with members of the Benny Mayhem Band offering…

In its Mar 31 statement, MITI said its approach is “not protectionist but developmental” and is underpinned by the National Automotive Policy’s Next-Generation Vehicle vision and the country’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030.Under these goals, Malaysia seeks to move beyond basic assembly into higher-value activities such as advanced manufacturing, engineering and technology transfer to become a regional production and export hub for Next Generation Vehicles.MITI said investments by automotive firms without “clear export commitments or localisation plans” bring limited benefits and make it harder to achieve “deep and sustainable localisation”. The ministry said its framework is meant to encourage “long-term, high-value…

Three-time Olympic gold medallist has faced toxic online abuse and considered quitting over comments on her appearance.Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Chinese swimming authorities say they have ⁠launched an investigation ⁠into cyberbullying of diving champion Quan Hongchan, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, and reported the ⁠matter to police.“Malicious” online attacks against Quan are being investigated by China’s General Administration of Sport, the body said on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listQuan, who won her first gold at Tokyo 2020 at the age of 14 and two ⁠more at the following games in Paris 2024, has given several…

Volatility-driven investors, the biggest sellers of US equities in March, may be close to exhausting the sharpest phase of their risk reduction, according to Nomura.The bank said systematic strategies tied to realised volatility, including commodity trading advisers and volatility-control funds, had already cut a large amount of equity exposure during the recent bout of market turbulence. If volatility now starts to ease, those same investors could shift from a source of pressure on stocks to a modest source of support.Selling pressure begins to fadeNomura said markets may have entered what it described as a neutral zone after the heavy selling…

Author Ahmed Balaha Author Ahmed Balaha Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  April 8, 2026 The Russian Oil Asset Reserve, known by its ticker symbol ROAR crypto, is a new meme coin token launched on the Solana blockchain in early April 2026.It operates as a narrative-driven meme coin rather than a traditional financial instrument, with its primary appeal rooted in geopolitical storytelling around Russian energy dominance. Marketed as a…

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio speaks in Shanghai on April 8, 2026.CNBCSHANGHAI/BEIJING — Hedge fund magnate Ray Dalio is optimistic that a highly anticipated meeting next month of the U.S. and Chinese presidents can go a long way toward soothing bilateral tensions.”The next meeting will have a particular emphasis on trade, but also capital flows,” the founder of Bridgewater Associates told CNBC’s Eunice Yoon on Wednesday in Shanghai.Dalio said he expected the two leaders to demonstrate “empathy” and work through challenges together. “Investors should be encouraged by these things,” he said, noting it “carries through” to investments and markets.While the three…

Kayleigh McEnany: AOC is not fooling anyone Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany talks about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., stumbling on her words while discussing foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference and more on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., continued calling for President Donald Trump’s ouster on Tuesday even after the president announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.”This statement changes nothing,” she asserted in a post on X, referring to the president’s Tuesday evening ceasefire announcement. “Whether by his Cabinet or Congress, the President must be removed from office.”Prior to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston announced the arrests of five illegal immigrants over the past month who are wanted for murder and other violent crimes in their home countries, including several subjects of Interpol Red Notices.The agency said in a series of posts on X that ‘‘each illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration’s disastrous open border policy.’’ICE said the migrants were apprehended in New England and are wanted overseas for serious violent offenses, including homicide and attempted homicide.‘‘ERO Boston has always been—and will continue to be—strongly committed to…

A review by Mount Ridley Mines of historical metallurgical test work on its Grass Patch project near Esperance in WA has confirmed an outstanding leach response, with heavy rare earths recoveries as high as 86.5 per cent.The punch results were achieved under conventional hydrochloric acid leach conditions, providing a clear green light for further investigation.The metallurgical magic wasn’t just limited to leaching. Initial screen beneficiation test work also delivered the goods. At the company’s Vincent prospect, standout results delivered an eye-popping 200 per cent total rare earth oxide (TREO) upgrade. Additionally, its Mia and Jody prospects provided an excellent upgrade…