Trade
Trump weighs renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid escalating trade war
US President Donald Trump said he's considering the name change amid increasingly difficult trade relations between the US and Canada.
India's Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after deal fails, USTR Greer says no new talks planned
Iranian oil supplies to China tighten as US blockade cuts Tehran's crude exports
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.
The third road: Albania and the end of the resource colony - opinion
The world is, for the first time in its history, willing to pay for what Albania has.
Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
Why more crypto traders are switching from spot to CFDs in 2026
Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’
The six mines may help explain the source of the metal used in Bronze Age Scandinavian artifacts.
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
Iraq has some reticence, in part because Iranian-backed militias in Iraq oppose the new government in Damascus. However, trade may prove more important than sectarian ideology.
Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava
The exhibit, curated by academics from the University of Haifa, features textiles from India, Central Asia, and China.
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction
The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment while taking a cautious approach. Key talks discussed expanding economic and investment cooperation during a two-day forum in Damascus.
Russia says it regrets decision of Israeli company to refrain from purchasing Russian grain
Moscow also accused Israeli of caving in to pressure from Ukraine to not accept incoming grain after a Russian consignment was turned away last month.
