Jerome Powell should resign to protect the Fed, economist says
Economist Mohamed El-Erian broke ranks by suggesting Jerome Powell should resign as US Federal Reserve chairman, arguing that…
Iraq considers broader energy agreement with Turkey
Iraq is considering a proposal from Turkey to establish a broader energy agreement that covers oil, gas, petrochemical…
US cannot ‘compel Israel to do anything’, says envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut
US envoy Tom Barrack said Washington cannot force but only influence Israeli actions as he met Lebanese leaders…
The U.S. has long wanted to sell more cars in Asia. Do Asian consumers want them?
SEOUL — In the early 2000s, an observant driver might have noticed an unusual sight on South Korean streets: Some…
Slovakia vetoes new EU sanctions against Russia
The European Union failed to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as Slovakia demanded…
Tour de France 2025: Blow for Tadej Pogacar as teammate Joao Almeida drops out injured
Tadej Pogacar’s hopes of securing a fourth Tour de France crown took on a knock on Sunday when…
Central bank demand, geopolitical tension, trade friction and US dollar weakness to support gold this year
Persistent central bank demand, geopolitical tension, sanctions, trade friction and further US dollar weakness are expected to continue…
EU votes to remove UAE from ‘high-risk’ money-laundering list
The EU has voted to remove the UAE from its list of countries that pose a high risk…
Italy and Germany threaten to withdraw from Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is banned
Amir Alon, a former member of Israel’s Eurovision delegation has claimed that the public broadcasters of Italy and…
Gazans criticise ‘weak’ Hamas as war drags on and lawlessness rules
Almost 21 months into the war, with Gaza’s cities reduced to rubble and more than a million Palestinians…
Iran-Israel war: Tehran raises death toll to 1,000
Iran has revised the death toll from its recent war with Israel, saying about 1,000 people were killed,…
Flying to Beirut, Amman, Tehran and Tel Aviv: Latest on flights and travel disruptions
Travel across the region has been affected throughout June as conflict between Israel, Iran and the US came…