Posts by Liam Redmond
Bank of England holds rates in 7-2 vote as oil outlook eases
The BOE is trying to strike a balance between taming inflation and supporting growth Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 08:51 PM THE Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75 per cent as it said the recent fall in oil prices was “encouraging,” even while two of the nine policymakers voted for an immediate…
Read MoreLogan Browning predicted Britt Lower’s Emmy win on the first day of filming ‘I Will Find You’: “I was like, ‘You’re getting the Emmy’”
Netflix’s new mystery thriller, I Will Find You, boasts a star-studded hodgepodge of actors from some of television’s biggest hits. Among them is Dear White People alum Logan Browning, who’s making her Netflix homecoming in the eight-episode miniseries, which also stars Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, and Chi McBride. “Coming into [I Will Find…
Read MoreIran deal details spark criticism, New York celebrates the Knicks’ with championship parade
The full U.S.-Iran memorandum is finally public, and critics say the agreement gives Tehran major concessions on both its nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. We break down what changed from earlier drafts and what it could mean for gas prices, global security, and President Trump’s promise that Iran would never get…
Read MoreSingapore shares end higher; STI up 0.7%
Sats leads the gainers on the benchmark index, while DFI Retail Group is its biggest decliner Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 06:47 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (Jun 18), as the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.7 per cent or 36.38 points to finish at 5,212.84. Sats led the gainers…
Read MoreSocialist Seattle mayor’s World Cup cleanup is a world-class fraud
Seattle cleaned itself up to host the World Cup the way a child cleans his room before his parents come upstairs: by shoving the dirty laundry under the bed and stuffing everything else into the closet. Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson herded thousands of drug addicts away from the SoDo neighborhood’s Lumen Field football stadium and…
Read MorePetroChina forecasts Chinese oil consumption will drop 4.9% this year
Oil demand is plateauing and projected to fall to around 700 million tons by 2030 Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 06:27 PM [BEIJING] China’s oil consumption is expected to drop in 2026 amid a pivot to new energy and high oil prices due to the Iran war, according to a report published by PetroChina’s…
Read MoreChinese regulator asks Lalamove to make changes to comply with antitrust rules
The firm says it has “completely accepted” the regulator’s requirements and made the necessary changes Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 05:47 PM [BEIJING] China’s market regulator said it had overseen efforts by delivery and logistics firm Lalamove to comply with anti-monopoly rules following a review, according to a statement released on Thursday (Jun 18).…
Read MoreQantas to fly special Airbus jet on first Sydney-London nonstop
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 05:36 PM [SYDNEY] Qantas Airways will operate the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London, marking a milestone for long-haul travel using a specially configured jet from Airbus. The inaugural route, part of the Australian airline’s long-delayed Project Sunrise, will start in October 2027, chief executive…
Read MoreFirst Saudi supertankers start crossing Hormuz after deal
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 05:27 PM SOME oil and gas vessels have begun to cross the Strait of Hormuz, including ships owned by Saudi Arabia’s state tanker giant, in an early sign of the shipping industry responding to the interim US-Iran peace deal. Three laden oil supertankers controlled by Saudi Arabia’s Bahri switched…
Read MoreDHS torches Spanberger after illegal immigrant charged with child sex abuse at babysitter’s house granted bond
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressed outrage on social media Wednesday over Virginia’s sanctuary policies, demanding Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger intervene to prevent the release of an illegal immigrant charged with the sexual battery of a 5-year-old girl. Jose Nahun Aleman Hernandez, 43, of Woodbridge, was arrested June 3 by the Prince William Police Department and is charged…
Read MoreHow to watch the US Open 2026 golf tournament live for free from Shinnecock Hills
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 2026 US Open golf tournament begins today, June 18. The annual tournament is the third of four majors that are part of the PGA Tour season, behind the Masters…
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Kospi index tops 9,000 as chipmakers hit records
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 04:10 PM [SEOUL] South Korean shares rose more than 2 per cent on Thursday (Jun 18) to top the 9,000 milestone for the first time, as chipmakers hit record highs on AI optimism. The benchmark Kospi ended up 199.60 points, or 2.25 per cent, at 9,063.84, its highest close…
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