Light at end of tunnel seen in Turkish manufacturing PMI data for February
Light at the end of the tunnel is seen in the data gathered for the February edition of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI posted 49.3 in February»»»
Light at end of tunnel seen in Turkish manufacturing PMI data for February
Light at the end of the tunnel is seen in the data gathered for the February edition of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI posted 49.3 in February»»»
South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns
A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads. According to The Chosun Daily, the National Assembly passed amendments on Februar»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
Myanmar's ruling junta releases thousands of prisoners
Myanmar’s military administration has announced a sweeping amnesty covering thousands of detainees, many of them political prisoners, as well as activists facing prosecution or at present living in hiding. According to AP, the move was confirmed by state media on March 2 and comes shortly before th»»»
Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality
Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s total volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its much needed energy transition to underground heat rather than fossil fuels, as Indonesia Business Post»»»
Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage
Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics weighing on momentum, a report by Crisil Rating said. A shortage of rare-earth magnets, a vital com»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
India and Canada chart new partnership
India and Canada are elevating their bilateral relations across domains as announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India from February 27 to March 2 2026. The visit has highlighted a comprehensive a»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»
Israel and Hezbollah enter open war
Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Israel and Hezbollah enter open war
Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire. »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Israel and Hezbollah enter open war
Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire. »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
Israel and Hezbollah enter open war
Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire. »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
Israel and Hezbollah enter open war
Israel launched airstrikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles and drones at northern Israel, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking the most serious escalation since the 2024 ceasefire. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
What arms can Russia supply Iran with?
Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable
The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets. WHAT: Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked»»»
Middle Eastern gas assets close as Iranian response widens
Qatar halted LNG production on March 2 following Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, triggering a severe shock across global energy markets. The precautionary shutdowns of oil and gas facilities now span the Middle East, reflecting a rapid deterioration in regional security following »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets. WHAT: Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked»»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Amazon Web Services faces power outages in UAE and Bahrain
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, said on March 2 that its data centres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain experienced power and connectivity disruptions amid escalating regional tensions. »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage
Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics weighing on momentum, a report by Crisil Rating said. A shortage of rare-earth magnets, a vital com»»»
Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality
Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s total volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its much needed energy transition to underground heat rather than fossil fuels, as Indonesia Business Post»»»
Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage
Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics weighing on momentum, a report by Crisil Rating said. A shortage of rare-earth magnets, a vital com»»»