Philippines: Smart OFWs are refinancing their home loans — Here’s why
Home remortgage — or home loan refinancing — is simple in idea. You replace an old loan with a new one. You move from one lender to another. From Bank A to Bank B (or C). Or to the state lender, Pag-IBIG Fund. Why do it? For better terms.Lower interest.Longer time to pay. Sometimes, for cash. Unloc»»»
Trump fires homeland security chief and immigration-crackdown enforcer Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem days after a blistering Senate hearing over her management of Trump's hardline immigration crackdown. US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as head of the Departmen»»»
House GOP calls on Gonzales to end re-election campaign - UPI.com
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a staffer after months of denials. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, pictured speaking during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, acknowledged a 2024 affair with a staffer and has been asked by Republican leadership in the House to end»»»
Oil price down nearly 2% in early Asian trade
Oil prices fell nearly two percent in early Asian trade after strong gains in recent days on the back of the conflict in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate was down 1.98 percent at $79.44 per barrel, having soared 8.5 percent on Thursday to $81.01. Brent North Sea Crude, which rose 4.9 percen»»»
Hegseth brags over one torpedo – Brits sank the Belgrano in 82, and barely cleared their throats
The announcement by US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth that a US submarine had achieved the first torpedo sinking of an enemy warship since the Second World War has been presented in Washington as a dramatic milestone of sorts. »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
Hegseth brags over one torpedo – Brits sank the Belgrano in 82, and barely cleared their throats
The announcement by US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth that a US submarine had achieved the first torpedo sinking of an enemy warship since the Second World War has been presented in Washington as a dramatic milestone of sorts. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Maduro's son boasts "absolute hegemony" as Caracas bows to Washington
Venezuelan congressman Nicolás Maduro Guerra called on the ruling Chavista movement to "guarantee its absolute hegemony" in the country, marking two months since US forces captured his father, deposed president Nicolás Maduro. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Maduro's son boasts "absolute hegemony" as Caracas bows to Washington
Venezuelan congressman Nicolás Maduro Guerra called on the ruling Chavista movement to "guarantee its absolute hegemony" in the country, marking two months since US forces captured his father, deposed president Nicolás Maduro. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Hegseth brags over one torpedo – Brits sank the Belgrano in 82, and barely cleared their throats
The announcement by US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth that a US submarine had achieved the first torpedo sinking of an enemy warship since the Second World War has been presented in Washington as a dramatic milestone of sorts. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Turkey on edge as reports say Trump set to stir Kurdish “hornet’s nest” in western Iran
Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s oil windfall from Middle East conflict already apparent, but may prove fleeting
Russia has emerged as one of the few beneficiary of the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, as surging energy prices offer Moscow a fiscal reprieve at a time when it struggling for cash to cover the deficit. But Liam Peach, the senior emerging market economist with Capital Economics, caut»»»
IDF chief announces next phase of war against Iran
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir stated that Israel has succeeded in "suppressing" Iran's ballistic missile arsenal and that the military will proceed to the next phase of its campaign. The announcement came as Israeli forces continued systematic strikes targeting Iran's missile infrastructur»»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
COMMENT: The Hormuz chokepoint that could kill Dubai
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»
Europe’s gas crisis deepens as Putin turns the tables on Europe, threatens to cut off supplies early
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to capitalise on the chaos on the energy markets by threatening to cut off Russian gas supplies to Europe, which is already facing a gas crisis that will amplified by the escalating war in Iran. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
COMMENT: Russia’s oil windfall from Middle East conflict already apparent, but may prove fleeting
Russia has emerged as one of the few beneficiary of the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, as surging energy prices offer Moscow a fiscal reprieve at a time when it struggling for cash to cover the deficit. But Liam Peach, the senior emerging market economist with Capital Economics, caut»»»
Europe’s gas crisis deepens as Putin turns the tables on Europe, threatens to cut off supplies early
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to capitalise on the chaos on the energy markets by threatening to cut off Russian gas supplies to Europe, which is already facing a gas crisis that will amplified by the escalating war in Iran. »»»
COMMENT: The Hormuz chokepoint that could kill Dubai
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»
Middle East war could trigger currency shock across Africa - Fitch
An escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran could trigger a sharp divergence across African currencies, with oil exporters benefiting from higher crude prices while energy-importing economies face mounting pressure on their exchange rates, according a report from Fitch Solutions. »»»
COMMENT: Russia’s oil windfall from Middle East conflict already apparent, but may prove fleeting
Russia has emerged as one of the few beneficiary of the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, as surging energy prices offer Moscow a fiscal reprieve at a time when it struggling for cash to cover the deficit. But Liam Peach, the senior emerging market economist with Capital Economics, caut»»»
Europe’s gas crisis deepens as Putin turns the tables on Europe, threatens to cut off supplies early
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to capitalise on the chaos on the energy markets by threatening to cut off Russian gas supplies to Europe, which is already facing a gas crisis that will amplified by the escalating war in Iran. »»»