Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes
US decision to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.
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Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships
Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.
Why the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve matters amid US-Iran tensions
US oil reserves hit lowest levels since 1983 amid growing tensions with Iran and global supply concerns.
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What happened to the beautiful game?
Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.
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IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout
Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.
Indonesia’s free meals programme plagued by alleged corruption and waste
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.
US summer travel slumps under rising fares and fuel expenses
US summer trips decline as 45 percent of Americans skip holidays due to soaring airfares and car travel expenses.
Trump’s Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week high
Travel stocks plunged as fuel costs rise, United Airlines fell 3 percent, while energy stocks saw gains.
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Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested
The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.
Nasdaq vs Dow: How are the key indices different as SpaceX joins one?
SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 after IPO, bypassing traditional three-month trading rule for inclusion in the tech-heavy index.
