Global trade
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
'Point of no return': Belgium becomes fourth European country to ban imports from West Bank
Trump warns US can wipe out Iran's power grid in 'small part of an afternoon' if deal not reached
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
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.
Food self-sufficiency unfeasible for Israel, new research shows
While Israel could produce enough plant-based foods for survival, full self-sufficiency would come at a staggering cost and be reliant on vegetative food production.
Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures
Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over Pakistani militants sheltering across the border.
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
US Supreme Court questions whether Trump can use a 1977 law intended for national emergencies to impose his global tariffs without congressional approval.
Global Shifts and Financial Fortresses: An Expert View on Today's Markets
Global conflict drives historical asset shifts. Expert Chris Macintosh highlights US moves to secure Western Hemisphere resources, pointing to commodities and cheap South American equities.
Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series
Trump announced the higher tariffs in a Truth Social post on Saturday, citing an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan saying that tariffs cause economic disasters as the reason.
'New world order' awaits results of China-India rapprochement - analysis
This meeting potentially shifted international dynamics between the non-Western superpowers.
