Business
Global Central Banks Accelerate Gold Purchases Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
Central banks are increasing gold reserves due to rising geopolitical risks and a need for stable assets.
Tag: Geopolitics
International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows New Laws for Strait of Hormuz, Nuclear Stance Unchanged
Iran's Supreme Leader announces new legal frameworks for the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirms commitment to nuclear capabilities.
International
Nepal Airlines Apologizes for Showing J&K as Part of Pakistan on Map
Nepal Airlines apologizes for a social media map incorrectly showing Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan.
International
Paraguay Navigates Taiwan Loyalty Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Tides
Paraguay faces intense pressure from China to sever ties with Taiwan, testing its long-standing diplomatic allegiance amidst economic temptations.
International
Iran’s Hormuz Toll Threat Could Disrupt Global Shipping
Iran's threat to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global shipping and energy markets.
International
UAE Charts Independent Course Amid Regional Turmoil and OPEC Exit
UAE leaves OPEC, signaling independent foreign policy and economic diversification amid regional tensions.
News
Iraq’s New Leader Navigates U.S.-Iran Tensions in Coalition Talks
Iraq's Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi faces immense pressure from the U.S. and Iran to curb foreign influence.
Business
UAE Exits OPEC+, Shaking Global Oil Markets Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
UAE quits OPEC and OPEC+, a major blow to global oil producers and a win for US President Trump.
International
North Korea and Russia Forge Deeper Military Ties Amid Ukraine Conflict
North Korea and Russia are deepening military ties, discussing long-term cooperation and opening a memorial for North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Business
Global Economy Reels from Iran Conflict, US Largely Unscathed
The global economy has been severely impacted by the Iran conflict, but the U.S. has largely avoided the worst effects.