The US-Israeli attack on Iran explained: Knesset critic Ofer Cassif on Netanyahu, Trump, and political motives
As Israel and the United States press ahead with their sweeping military campaign against Iran, political consensus in Jerusalem appears nearly absolute. In Israel, the war has drawn support across much of the political spectrum. Opposition leader Yair Lapid, long a fierce critic of Netanyahu, has »»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
The eruption of the Iran conflict has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. The region plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes, prompting concerns that everything from heating bills to supermarket shopping baskets could become more expensive. He»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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»»»