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Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

Voters are frustrated by higher costs of living and petrol prices, which spiked due to the Iran war.

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin, June 5 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to end the Iran war quickly and remove a source of high prices as he campaigned in rural central Wisconsin in a bid to help Republicans keep control of Congress in midterm elections.

World food prices slip in May, still near 3-year high, FAO says

The index remained near its highest level since January 2023 and 18.4% below its March 2022 peak.

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

PARIS, June 5 - World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar jumped, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices

The flies have already passed through the narrowest stretches of land in Panama and Mexico.

Is it worth buying furniture from JB? What homeowners should know

Offering a broad selection of design-led furniture at accessible prices, ruma Home also provides delivery and after-sales support for customers in Singapore.

BTS fans push back against ticket resellers on Carousell and X during Singapore's first presale day

Carousell listings continue to be taken down as fans flag online posts offering concert passes at prices far above face value.

Oil prices rise as new Middle East hostilities flare and talks stall

Commentary: The biggest losers from Trump's tariffs? Americans

In addition to raising prices, companies also reined in labour costs to cover the expense of tariffs, says Robert Burgess for Bloomberg Opinion.

Philippines sees surge in EV demand as high fuel prices drive shift

EV sales in the Philippines jumped 36 per cent in the first quarter this year as motorists sought alternatives to soaring petrol prices.

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

The stepped-up fighting dimmed expectations that the US, Iran could soon announce a ceasefire extension.

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel moves further into Lebanon

After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills

Prices are rising across the board, and one big reason is AI agents.

British foreign minister due to visit China and India to discuss global issues

It comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and soaring oil prices.

Wall Street follows world stocks higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension

Wall Street follows global stocks higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension

FairPrice widens price freeze to over 500 essentials until Aug 31

FairPrice Group first froze prices on 100 everyday essentials in early April, before widening the effort to include more than 300 products and extending the price freeze to May 31.

Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

WASHINGTON, May 28 - President Donald Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to end the war against Iran: he is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get U.S. gasoline prices down but at the same time faces a potential backlash from Iran hawks in his own party over any concessions to Tehran.

Japan's corporate service prices rise 3% in April

Automation helps Singapore logistics firms weather global disruptions, manpower crunch

Businesses say automation is no longer optional as they grapple with labour constraints, higher fuel prices and growing demand for faster deliveries.