Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Only Possible When Hormuz Reopens April 1, 2026 By Omar Tamo, Kate Sullivan and Sara Gharaibeh US President Donald Trump said he’ll only consider a halt to attacks on Iran when the Strait of Hormuz is...
Viewpoint: How Will the Middle East War Affect the Insurance Sector? April 1, 2026 By Johannes Bender - S&P Global Ratings The recent escalation of the Middle East war introduces geopolitical instability with potential long-lasting effects on commodities, financing conditions, global...
The Luxury Life of British Expats in Dubai Faces a Reality Check March 23, 2026 By Sarah Rappaport On a trip to Dubai two years ago to review luxury hotels, I found myself at a beach-club brunch surrounded...
Middle East War to Intensify Soaring European Corporate Distress March 17, 2026 By Edward Clark The outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East and surging energy costs are expected to exacerbate soaring levels of financial...
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Hormuz Shut, Netanyahu Issues Threat March 13, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi and Maya Gebeily Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new...
Global Leaders Race to Shield Their Economies From War Shocks March 10, 2026 By Enda Curran, Jorgelina do Rosario and Daniel Flatley Policymakers around the world are readying measures to absorb surging energy and commodities prices triggered by the Middle East war...
Iran War Poses New Risk to US Economic Resilience March 3, 2026 A U.S. economy that has weathered a year of trade, immigration and other shocks now faces a new test likely...
Hedge Funds, Insurers Rush to Gauge Exposure as Iran Spirals March 2, 2026 By Bei Hu, Betty Hou and Cathy Chan Hedge funds, banks and insurers rushed to size up their exposure to the Middle East after weekend attacks on Iran...
How China Is Masking Drone Flights in Potential Taiwan-Invasion Rehearsal February 27, 2026 By Greg Torode A large Chinese military drone has conducted regular flights over the South China Sea in recent months while transmitting false...
France Fines Russia-Linked Oil Tanker in Shadow Fleet Crackdown February 18, 2026 By Francois de Beaupuy France will release a tanker after hitting it with a multimillion-euro fine for flouting European sanctions on Russian oil, following...