Economy
Canada online: The digital industries powering a connected economy
From e-commerce and fintech to digital health, education and remote work, Canada’s online economy is transforming everyday life while making trust and security more important than ever.
Housing costs top young Israelis’ election concerns, security trails far behind - poll
Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule
US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation
Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100
Brent crude tops $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation fears and putting fresh pressure on global markets.
No. 8: Howard Lutnick: US Secretary of Commerce, and Trump’s tariff dealmaker-in-chief
A longtime Wall Street executive who co-chaired the Trump-Vance transition, Lutnick entered office as an outspoken advocate of the president’s tariff agenda.
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Israel was the first Middle Eastern country to recognize Mao Zedong’s Communist China, and briefly came close to establishing full diplomatic relations.
Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The government's annual report ahead of Rosh Hashanah revealed that Israel ranks among the world's leaders in AI implementation, development, and research.
Basketball association to return half a million shekels to clubs
Management approved Amos Frishman's initiative. Every club will be credited for registered players, with funds transferred in coming weeks.
Trump says he will grant a $5,000 dividend to all Americans if Republicans win midterms
Trump further said he would rename the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait."
On the way to an Israeli AI crisis: Avi Simhon’s unusual warning
National Economic Council head Avi Simhon slammed power grid regulators for blocking data centers, assuring no energy shortages will occur by 2031.
Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report
The US's continued efforts to choke Iran's economy appear to be working, although questions over whether financial pressure will suffice for Tehran to concede the Washington's demands remain.
Small-scale protests break out in Iran over cost of living
Retired educators, telecommunications workers, and job seekers also reportedly demonstrated on Sunday in Tehran, Ahvaz, Shush, Kermanshah, Dezful, and Rasht.
‘Al-Aqsa, be patient’: Chants against ‘Zionist scum’ heard at Damascus International Fair - report
The fair ran under the theme “Syria Shines Again,” SANA reported, claiming nearly 1,000 participating entities, representing approximately 60 countries, joined.
