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NEW YORK — An uncomfortable reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The global economy is in a period of “more frequent and violent shocks,” as Nobel laureate Michael Spence puts it. Instead of facing isolated and temporary disruptions, we are confronting a structural shift toward unsettling volatility…
The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research.
A once-bustling Wine Country destination that fell into disrepair amid scandal and financial collapse is getting a second chance — and locals are hoping the revival sticks.
New users can enter the prediction market space on Polymarket by using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX, especially as the NBA playoffs continue, with three games scheduled for Tuesday.
As the US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, Tehran’s economy faces a turning point, burdened by war and increasing structural stress. And the impact could reverberate across the Gulf.
Israeli soldiers and settlers are systematically using sexual violence and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by the West Bank Protection Consortium – a group of international humanitarian organizations.
Israeli soldiers and settlers are systematically using sexual violence and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by the West Bank Protection Consortium – a group of international humanitarian organizations.
Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence reported that two Palestinians had been killed in the West Bank village of Mughayir, including one child, after Israeli settlers attacked a local school.
Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed at least 11 Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials and local media, in the latest bloodshed to occur during a “ceasefire” announced in October.
Market researcher IDC says the Apple CEO transition marks ‘the most consequential leadership change in consumer technology in years’
Market researcher IDC says the Apple CEO transition marks ‘the most consequential leadership change in consumer technology in years’
AL-MUGHAYYIR, West Bank (AP) — An Israeli settler shot and killed two Palestinians near a school east of Ramallah on Tuesday morning, authorities said, in the latest episode of violence convulsing the occupied West Bank.
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Banking Committee today at 10:00 a.m. ET for his confirmation hearing - his first public test in the high-stakes process to become the next chair of the central bank.
Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal
Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal
There was a time when various developments from this past week – such as the Israeli government spending hundreds of thousands of dollars promoting ultra-nationalist marches, a sanctioned settler leading army-escorted livestock raids on a Palestinian village, and the Israeli finance minister calling for the full mil…
DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer warned Bloomberg TV earlier this morning that a persistent Gulf energy shock could morph into broader trouble for the global economy.
Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’
Former World Bank economist defends Beijing’s industrial strategy amid ‘overcapacity’ allegations, points to Germany and a ‘double standard’
Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January
Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January
A woman carries reuable shopping bags to her car on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Polish firm to replace state-backed Chinese giant as Brussels uses regulatory powers to curb what it says is market-distorting foreign aid
Polish firm to replace state-backed Chinese giant as Brussels uses regulatory powers to curb what it says is market-distorting foreign aid
The IDF discovered weapons and explosives in a West Bank school, which belonged to terrorists who attacked an Israeli settlement weeks ago, the IDF announced Monday.
Investcorp Capital, an Abu Dhabi-listed asset manager, said it invested $200 million in US real estate assets as it looks to grow its portfolio of investments in the world’s leading economy.
Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’
Hong Kong was originally listed as one of the stops in the singer-songwriter’s ‘Prema World Tour’
Industry stakeholders convene for Economic Contribution Report unveiling as writers' association raises residual concerns
Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates
Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates
German auto giant Volkswagen announced it's incorporating AI voice commands into its cars for the Chinese market.
Hundreds of Emiratis are to receive training under an initiative aimed at improving productivity and building resilience in the national economy.
The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading
The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude
A Palestinian boy was killed on Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle in the security convoy of an Israeli minister in the occupied West Bank.
Without legal protection, domestic workers were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse
Without legal protection, domestic workers were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse
In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium
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The Aqaba Port Railway Project matters not only because of its scale, but because it reflects a wider shift in Jordan’s economy, from planning to execution.
Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030
Experts gather in Hong Kong for Web3 Festival as firm predicts AI agents could facilitate up to US$5 trillion in global crypto sales by 2030
Ong Kean Lee, chairman of MTT Shipping and Logistics, points to a monitor showing its stock price at Bursa Malaysia on April 21 in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)
Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have urged the European Union to debate suspending its association agreement with Israel, saying the bloc can no longer remain “on the sidelines” as conditions worsen in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Lebanon.
Mercedes-Benz marked its 140th anniversary with a global tour, arriving in Seoul as its first Asian stop ahead of China and Japan, underscoring its growing commitment to the Korean market.
At a time when foreigners are blamed by many for property market pressures in Spain, new data reveals that around one in three Spaniards own a second home.