Global trade
China issues sweeping new controls of overseas trade, counter sanctions with new restrictions
The rules, published by the State Council, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant articles requires authorization for exports of restricted Chinese goods, technologies, and data.
Elbit Systems secures $1.4b. European defense contract as backlog passes $30b.
Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order
Global food supply under threat by continuing Iran War
The disruptions have hit farmers entering key sowing periods, particularly those dependent on urea fertilizer and imported fuel.
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
Closing the Strait of Hormuz could bankroll a new Iranian government - opinion
Sanctioned Iranian oil offers the opposition a rare chance to challenge the regime and stabilize global oil prices.
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.
Chinese provinces were planning Tehran trade expos, then the war broke out
Chinese government procurement and tender records on Iran show contracts issued in recent months, pointing to the vibrant commercial engagement of the two nations.
America’s fight for global dominance is waged in oil, trade, and tech - opinion
The core US interest is clear: To halt China’s economic rise before it becomes a technological, industrial, and financial superpower.
Trump raises tariff to 15% after Supreme Court strikes down previous program
Trump announced the new tariffs in a Truth Social post, noting they would be effective "almost immediately."
Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade
Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.
Despite stigma, boycotts, Israel’s strength, global appeal have only grown - opinion
Boycott rhetoric grows, yet Israel’s economy and tech dominance show that the global demand for Israeli relations remains.
India-Israel pact could herald new era of tech development and strategic power - opinion
With India’s scale and Israel’s innovation, the two nations are forming an alliance that could drive advancements in AI, quantum tech, and cyber defense, shaping global geopolitics by 2035.
