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The new triple crisis

FOR a brief period of time, there was hope that a tentative easing of tensions in the Persian Gulf would lead in the direction of the end of the global energy crisis caused by the Israeli-US war against Iran. In the past week, however, that hope has unraveled in the face of a volatile, multi-front disruption to the …

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Climate finance needs more than good intentions

THE World Cup final in New Jersey nearly faced disruption because of air pollution drifting south from Canada. Smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario blanketed Toronto in an orange haze for days and spread into New York and New Jersey. Two days before the Argentina-Spain final, US President Donald Trump threatened…

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Hamas will continue pushing off disarmament under Khalil al-Hayya, expert tells ‘Post’ - interview

Little will change in Hamas now that Khalil al-Hayya has been named head of its political bureau, though the terror group will now enjoy not having the financial burden of administering the Gaza Strip, Dr. Michael Milshtein, the head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and A…

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Shipowner offers six months' extra salary to seafarers willing to cross the Strait of Hormuz | The National

A shipowner is attempting to coax crews into sailing through the Strait of Hormuz by offering them an extra six months' pay if they’re willing to cross the vital waterway, offering seafarers a stark decision on whether to accept large financial rewards in exchange for risking death.

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WATCH: Australia, PH partner to equip Filipino senior high school students with tools for employment

The Australian Government partners with the Department of Education and the Technical Skills and Development Authority to hone Filipino Senior High School students with the tools they need to make them better prepared for employment. Called the Education Quality for Inclusive Prosperity or Equip, it is a P1.6 billio…

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Emirates airline boss uses Farnborough to air industry frustrations over jets and engines | The National

Emirates airline expects ​Boeing's 777-9 aircraft to be delivered in the second quarter of next year, the airline's President ⁠Tim Clark told journalists on Tuesday at one of the world's largest aerospace events, as the delayed wide-body jet moves closer to certification.

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"Demand Remains Strong": GM Beats Expectations, Lifts Guidance For Second Time

GM beat Wall Street's second-quarter expectations on Tuesday, posting adjusted earnings of $3.57 per share on $48.03 billion in revenue as profitability improved despite softer vehicle sales. Adjusted EBIT reached $3.94 billion, up from $3.0 billion a year earlier, helped by lower tariff-related costs and stronger o…

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Asean's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

Foreign ministers from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and major partners gathered in Manila on Tuesday against a backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as inflation and g…

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Futures Jump As Chipmakers Surge After Japan , Korea Bounce

US stock futures are higher led by Tech after a strong bounce in chip stocks in Japan (memory stock Kioxia traded limit up after trading limit down on Friday and Monday was a holiday) and Korea, as evidence mounts that Momentum / Semis pullback have bottomed, with supportive price action elsewhere in Asia and Europe…

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