Oil prices fell Monday even as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sputtered. Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary route for commercial shipping, but analysts sounded the alarm over worsening risks for tankers: A Kpler analyst said threats to crude shipping were ...
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Trump shrugs off growing pressure to intervene in Miller scandalTrump shrugs off growing pressure to intervene in Miller scandal
The News President Donald Trump is — for the moment — spurning pressure from his allies to intervene in Rep. Max Miller’s race as the party races against a Wednesday deadline for the embattled Ohio Republican to drop out. Trump is staying out of the controversy over domestic abuse allegations ...
FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7
The US Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing’s 737 Max 7 on Monday after years of delays, boosting the beleaguered aerospace firm’s push to restore its once-sterling reputation. The certification — and several more Boeing is targeting this year — are crucial in getting the company back to profitability, after two ...
US and Japan vow further yen actionUS and Japan vow further yen action
Following a historic effort to prop up the yen and prevent economic spillover, Japanese and American leaders vowed to intervene further if needed. Japan’s top currency diplomat called the joint action the “culmination” of the US-Japan alliance, while President Donald Trump said it was a “signal of friendship.” The action ...
US-Iran diplomatic efforts collapseUS-Iran diplomatic efforts collapse
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war ruptured on Monday after Tehran denied negotiations would take place, and US President Donald Trump described the country’s leaders as “unbelievably duplicitous.” Trump had previously said talks would resume Monday, but later vowed to blockade Iran until “a Deal, or Total Surrender, is ...
An unflinching and unsentimental portrayal of warAn unflinching and unsentimental portrayal of war
by Robert Graves. Graves is best known for his historical novels and , set in imperial Rome. But before that, he was best known for his writing about World War I. He was badly wounded at Loos and, alongside Wilfred Owen and his close friend Siegfried Sassoon, was a key ...
Morocco names highway after Trump over Western Sahara disputeMorocco names highway after Trump over Western Sahara dispute
Morocco named a 655-mile coastal expressway the “Donald J. Trump Highway” in a direct thank-you to the US president for formally recognizing Rabat’s sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara. The move underscores Rabat’s ongoing diplomatic campaign to consolidate international control over the territory, with the highway connecting the ...
Africa builds ‘megaprojects’ faster than ever despite debt risksAfrica builds ‘megaprojects’ faster than ever despite debt risks
African nations are building major infrastructure projects at an unprecedented rate in a bid to boost energy independence and improve logistics, though commentators warn that soaring debt levels may hamper progress. The war in the Middle East, which supplies a vast amount of Africa’s fuels, exposed the continent’s reliance on ...
Qatari group develops $3.3 billion agricultural project in SyriaQatari group develops $3.3 billion agricultural project in Syria
Qatar’s Baladna Food Industries is developing a $3.3 billion project in Syria to produce cotton, wheat, textiles, and other agriculture goods, The National reported. Baladna is an arm of the business empire of Syrian-born business moguls Moutaz and Ramez Al-Khayyat, who have backed power, real estate, and transport projects in ...
Africa’s space race is becoming Washington’s next China challengeAfrica’s space race is becoming Washington’s next China challenge
Yinka’s view A push by African countries to build their own space sectors is reshaping competition between the US and China, as governments on the continent seek partners to supply satellites, finance infrastructure, and develop domestic capabilities. But a new report suggests Washington’s approach may no longer align with what ...