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iPhone sales boost Apple, but shortages threaten margins

Apple (AAPL) stock rose about 5% on Friday following the company’s stronger-than-expected results on Thursday, driven by robust iPhone sales and continued growth in China.

02 May 2026-09:48
Fuel crisis in Cuba blocks humanitarian assistance

Cuba's fuel shortages are disrupting the distribution of humanitarian aid handled by the Catholic Church and international organizations, as the island's essential services continue to decline.

13 Apr 2026-22:32
Malaysia warns of supply shortages as global tensions push up costs

Malaysia is moving to diversify its supply of key raw materials and medical products amid growing concerns over disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East, officials say.

11 Apr 2026-20:48
Fuel shortages hit Ireland as tractor protests block roads

Hundreds of petrol stations across Ireland have run out of fuel as protests over rising prices continue for a fifth consecutive day.

11 Apr 2026-12:59
Rural Australia faces critical fuel shortages

Australia’s Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, stated that rural and regional areas are experiencing "real and unacceptable shortages" of fuel, driven by the surge in global oil prices due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

14 Mar 2026-11:33
Europe faces falling birth rates and rising labor shortages

29 Dec 2025-00:10
Mercedes seeks to reassure investors over concerns of chip shortages

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius has sought to ease growing concerns over chip shortages, stating that the German carmaker is "covered for now" when it comes to securing the essential components.

29 Oct 2025-19:32
Thailand lets refugees work amid aid cuts and labor shortages

Thailand has started granting refugees in border camps the right to work, marking a major policy shift designed to reduce aid dependency and address the country's labor shortages, according to media reports on Wednesday.

22 Oct 2025-18:42
World Central Kitchen suspends operations in Gaza due to supply shortages

The World Central Kitchen (WCK) announced on Wednesday that it has suspended its operations in the Gaza Strip due to a lack of supplies.

08 May 2025-01:09
FAO's flagship report urges for immediate move to address global water shortages

28 Nov 2020-16:50

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