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Why are condom prices rising and why is it trending in China

A warning about higher condom prices has gone viral across China, drawing widespread attention on social media platforms such as Sina Weibo.

24 Apr 2026-22:00
Condom prices surge, spark panic buying in China – IN DETAIL

A warning of higher condom prices by the world’s top maker has gone viral in China with the hashtag “condom prices rising” garnering more than 60 million views by yesterday on Chinese social media and stoking talk of stockpiling.

24 Apr 2026-17:06
Nigerian aviation fuel crisis deepens as Keyamo’s emergency talks end in stalemate

A crucial meeting convened yesterday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, with the Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON), oil marketers and regulators ended in a deadlock, with no agreement reached on reducing the soaring cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1).

24 Apr 2026-16:01
Gold too expensive? Brides choose ‘one gram’ instead

As gold prices hit record highs, a quiet but powerful shift is unfolding across South Asia’s wedding culture. For generations, gold jewelry has symbolized status, security, and dignity for brides. Now, for many families, it has become simply unaffordable.

24 Apr 2026-13:46
Japan sees inflation uptick driven by energy prices

Japan’s core consumer prices in March rose 1.8 percent from a year earlier, driven by higher energy costs following surges in crude oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, government data showed on Friday.

24 Apr 2026-10:50
Oil prices surge above $106 on Hormuz crisis

Oil prices surged above $106 per barrel amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, following tit-for-tat seizures of commercial vessels by Washington and Tehran.

24 Apr 2026-09:51
Singapore inflation rises on higher fuel and retail prices

Singapore’s consumer inflation accelerated in March, driven mainly by higher transport and retail prices amid an energy shock linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a statement from Statistics Singapore on Thursday.

23 Apr 2026-11:52
Oil extends rally as US–Iran standoff chokes Hormuz

Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive day as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated over control of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of efforts to restart peace talks.

23 Apr 2026-11:13
Gold edges lower as markets await US-Iran talks

21 Apr 2026-11:36
Gold prices in Dubai slip further as markets track dollar strength over war tensions

Gold prices in Dubai continued their downward trend on April 21, 2026, as global investors prioritized the strengthening U.S. dollar over ongoing geopolitical risks.

21 Apr 2026-11:33