What would an Israel-Iran war mean for the global economy? | Israel-Iran conflict News
As Israel and Iran exchange deadly salvoes for a fourth day, there are growing concerns that the conflict will spread across one of the world’s…
Iranian state media says new missile, drone attack launched against Israel | Conflict News
Iran’s official news agency IRNA says Iranian forces are carrying out a hybrid attack with drones accompanying the missiles targeting Israeli cities, with explosions heard…
Iran-Israel tensions and an unpredictable Trump to dominate G7 | Business and Economy News
The unfolding Israel-Iran conflict will “immensely” dominate the upcoming gathering of the leaders of the Group of Seven, not just because of the dangers of…
Oil markets are spooked as Iran-Israel tensions escalate | Oil and Gas News
Israel’s strike on military and nuclear sites, and Iran’s retaliation, have rocked already strained global supply chains. As airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran…
Boeing CEO cancels airshow visit as investigation starts on India crash | Aviation News
Boeing and GE Aerospace are scaling back their public activities following the fatal crash of an Air India jetliner, with the planemaker’s CEO cancelling his…
In nixing EV standards, Trump strikes at two foes: California and Elon Musk | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has signed a series of congressional resolutions to roll back standards in California that would have phased out petrol-powered cars…
Air India crash refuels Boeing and airline’s problems | Aviation News
The fatal crash of a 787 Dreamliner that was being operated by Air India from Ahmedabad in northwestern India to London Gatwick Airport has once…
Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US | Trade War
China’s export of rare earth elements is central to the trade deal struck this week with the United States. Beijing has a virtual monopoly on…
Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency | Donald Trump News
US president unveils site for applicants to register interest for ‘Trump Card’ granting path to citizenship.United States President Donald Trump has said his administration is…
Blow for UK economy as GDP falls 0.3% – what it means for YOU
THE UK economy shrunk in April and by more than expected, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Gross Domestic Product (GDP) went down by…
Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers | Fashion Industry
A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change in garment factories in Southeast Asia.Fashion brands including…
Will the US-China ‘framework’ agreement defuse trade tension? | Business and Economy
The US and China have agreed to a framework that restores a truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London.The United…
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: What is the MLS players’ pay dispute about? | Football News
With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 about to get under way on Saturday, the football league in the host nation United States (US) finds…
US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London | International Trade News
Negotiators say agreement will be presented to US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for approval.The United States and China have agreed on…
Top CFPB enforcement official to resign amid policy shifts under Trump | Donald Trump News
Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen has served with the United States agency since it was founded.The top remaining enforcement official at the United States Consumer…
As Trump’s tariffs loom, Southeast Asia’s solar industry faces devastation | Climate Crisis News
Bangkok, Thailand – A brief text message informed Chonlada Siangkong that she had lost her job at a solar cell factory in Rayong, eastern Thailand.…
World Bank slashes global economic outlook as trade tensions continue | World Bank
The World Bank has slashed its 2025 global growth forecast, citing trade tensions and policy uncertainty as the United States imposed wide-ranging tariffs that weigh…
US-China trade talks: Is a thaw on the cards after Trump-Xi call? | Business and Economy News
Top US and Chinese officials are meeting in London in a bid to defuse trade tensions over rare earth minerals and advanced technology after a…
India-Pakistan conflict claims an unlikely victim: Himalayan pink salt | Business and Economy
For the past three decades, Vipan Kumar has been importing Himalayan pink salt from Pakistan to sell in India. The 50-year-old trader who is based…
‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream | Labour Rights
Amid the relentless clatter of machinery, Ravi Kumar Gupta feeds a roaring steel furnace with scrap, blown metal and molten iron. He carefully adds chemicals…