Economy
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."
Israel’s ballot box or Pandora’s box? - opinion
Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in historic independence referendum
The Islamic Republic is exporting the costs of its economic failure - opinion
For nearly five decades, the Islamic Republic has diverted national resources toward ideological expansion, proxy warfare, and regional confrontation.
Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'
The resolution calls for the procedure "in light of the state of emergency in which the State of Israel finds itself; given the urgent and immediate need to provide an operational response"
Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern
Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.
Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll
The Republican edge on the economy has steadily deteriorated as US household finances suffered from soaring gasoline prices following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February.
Israel needs new leadership: Could covenantal politics be the answer? - opinion
Israel’s significant integration into the world economy, our population growth, and economic progress made it possible for us to pick up some bad habits of the countries it wanted to emulate.
Jobs, not just policing, are key to fighting crime in Israel’s Arab society - opinion
Reducing crime in Arab society means pairing tough law enforcement with greater access to quality jobs and meaningful opportunity.
Indian rice exports climb 5% in first half of 2026 as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say
India's rice exports from January to June rose to 12.27 million metric tons from 11.68 million tons in the same period a year ago, despite concerns that recent weather patterns could hurt production.
Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion
By the centenary year, if the plan succeeds, Saudi Arabia will no longer be dependent on oil revenues, transforming instead into a modern, liberalized, thriving society
Iran war risks becoming America’s next Vietnam - opinion
Four months into the Iran campaign, the US risks repeating Vietnam by relying on gradual pressure over decisive victory.
EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds
Western funding from the EU and World Bank has kept the Palestinian Authority afloat as Israeli tax transfers fell, while Arab states provided only a small share of the aid.
