Syria begins destroying chemical weapon materials in break with Assad era
Syria has begun destroying chemical weapon materials identified in co-operation with the global watchdog, the country’s UN envoy…
New AI models pose risk to global financial system, Bank of England chief warns
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has become the latest high-profile figure to warn about the risks posed…
Bessent welcomes EU support for cutting off Iran’s financial lifeline
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday welcomed the European Union’s commitment to placing sanctions on Iran as…
Trump says Venezuelan oil will refill depleted US petroleum reserve
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that oil secured under a newly struck deal with Venezuela will…
Bessent takes his pitch on isolating Iran’s economy to G20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will press G20 countries to join in isolating Iran’s economy during the group’s…
Global economy so far resisting Iran war energy shock, IMF chief says
The International Monetary Fund‘s (IMF) managing director said on Tuesday that the global economy is faring better than…
Bessent vows to isolate Iran’s economy as US increases pressure on allies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said the US will impose its toughest ever sanctions on Iran, as…
US oil reserves slump to lowest level since 1982
Stocks of crude oil in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by about 5.3 million barrels last week…
Greenland delays Trump-linked oil venture’s drilling plans
Authorities in Greenland are forcing a US oil company linked to President Donald Trump to postpone drilling plans…
World in most dangerous nuclear era in decades, UN chief warns
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned on Thursday that the world is entering its most dangerous nuclear period…
Syria’s economic recovery ‘accelerating’ but poverty remains widespread, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that Syria‘s economic recovery is being unevenly felt across the country,…
‘Excellent’ and ‘productive’: Trump hosts Netanyahu as US considers next steps on Iran
US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday, as the…