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Ships Turn Off Transponders and Alter Identities as Strait of Hormuz Closures Stall Passage Ships disable transponders, alter identities and cite China ties to navigate closures of the Strait of …

TSMC Warns of Rising Input Costs from Middle East Conflict, Rules Out Shortcuts for Tesla Terafab; Eyes 1.4‑nm by 2028 TSMC warns on April 16, 2026 that rising gas and …

Geelong refinery fire deepens petrol shortages as Canberra seeks emergency imports Geelong refinery fire halts output at Viva Energy’s Geelong plant, worsening petrol supply in southeast Australia as Canberra seeks …

Tokyo stocks surge to record highs as U.S.-Iran talks spur risk appetite Japanese stocks jumped to record highs on April 16, 2026, lifted by Wall Street gains and growing optimism …

Royal Enfield Flying Flea: Lighter, Quieter Electric Motorbike Targets New Riders Royal Enfield unveils the Flying Flea electric motorbike, a lighter, quieter entry designed to attract new riders as the …

TSMC Reports Record Quarterly Profit as AI Infrastructure Drives Up to $56bn Capex Plan TSMC posts record quarterly profit, up 58.3% year-on-year, as AI infrastructure demand rises; the company plans …

Japanese stocks jump as Nikkei trades above record high on US‑Iran talks optimism Japanese stocks rose April 16, 2026 as the Nikkei traded above its record closing high amid growing …

Tokyo market rallies as Nikkei tops record intra-day high on U.S.-Iran hopes Tokyo market jumps as Nikkei hits record intra-day high on April 16, 2026, after a Wall Street rally …

King Jim launches Japan Design Collection for tourists ahead of inbound travel recovery King Jim launches Japan Design Collection for tourists, featuring Mount Fuji and cherry blossom motifs and chopstick-shaped …