What An Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy
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'Catastrophic event': What the US defaulting on its debt could mean
The reality is that a U.S. government default would be unprecedented, and many experts have said it would likely lead to economic chaos.ABC News - 1d -
What a government shutdown could mean for air travel
A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.CNBC - 20h -
The Fed's rate outlook has rattled markets. Here's what it means for global central banks
The Federal Reserve roiled markets by raising its inflation outlook and signaling fewer rate cuts next year — and global central banks were likely taking note.CNBC - 1d -
Delivering Tomorrow: talabat's Evolution in the Middle East
From a startup to a transformative tech leader, discover how talabat champions innovation, sustainability, and community connections in the MENA regionCBS News - 1d -
Here’s what a blockbuster Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry
Nissan and Honda are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification.CNBC - 2d -
Middle East latest: Israel orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of an offensive
The Israeli military has ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area, even as Israel and the militant group Hamas appear to inch closer to a ceasefireABC News - 3d -
What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a mergerABC News - 3d -
Here's what a blockbuster Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry
Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger, sending shock waves through the global automotive industry as the two rival companies seek ...NBC News - 3d -
Middle East crisis live: UN envoy to Syria warns conflict is not over amid ‘significant hostilities’
Geir Pedersen warns of intense clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north. France has raised its flag over its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after it had been closed for 12 years ...The Guardian - 4d -
Assad's Fall Upends the Middle East's Largest Drug Empire
The regime’s trade in captagon, a methamphetamine-like drug, helped sustain its rule and fueled war and addiction across the region.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Trump says Russia-Ukraine peace may be harder than Middle East
President-elect Trump on Monday expressed confidence that he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine but also stressed that it would be difficult and possibly harder to solve than the ...The Hill - 4d -
Netanyahu and Erdoğan compete to be the Middle East’s strongman
Turkey and Israel move to take advantage of the fall of the Assad regime in SyriaFinancial Times - 5d -
Cindy McCain says hunger is a "national security issue" amid global conflicts
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "hunger is on the forefront" of global conflicts, making it a "national ...CBS News - 5d -
Cindy McCain says hunger is a "national security issue" amid global conflicts
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said hunger is a "national security issue" amid global conflicts.CBS News - 6d -
Here's what Trump's plans to extend his tax cuts could mean for you
President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts, plus throw in a few more. Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
What a 'Love Is Blind' labor filing could mean for reality TV
On Wednesday, a National Labor Relations Board complaint said participants should be considered employees. Here's what it means for reality workers' unionization efforts.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 13 -
Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza
The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza
The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Biden’s Top Aides Race to Middle East as Militias Wield Power in Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to hold meetings in Jordan and Turkey. Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, is visiting Israel.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Al-Assad’s Fall Has Changed the Future of the Middle East
As a new reality in Syria sets in, a reordering of regional power dynamics is already taking shape.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Will Middle East unrest cause gas prices to increase?
Yahoo News - Dec. 11 -
Delivery Hero's Talabat Set to be Largest Tech IPO in the Middle East
Shares in Delivery Hero subsidiary Talabat reversed direction and recently were trading lower as the company debuted on the Dubai stock exchange, but still was set to be the largest global ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Netanyahu says Israel is 'transforming the face of the Middle East'
Yahoo News - Dec. 10 -
Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?
Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge
The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation ...The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad's Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East
Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty
Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nationFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White HouseABC News - Dec. 8 -
‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad
With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem. When Islamist militants swept into her ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire
Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inaugurationFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
How Global Conflicts Helped Reignite Syria’s Civil War
Rebels launched sweeping assaults against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad in northwestern Syria, taking control of large portions of territory, including much of the city of Aleppo. ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair
Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staffABC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
What Trump’s plan to end IRS ‘overstepping’ could mean for audits of rich people — and call hold times for everyone else
The incoming Trump team wants to change the IRS mentality from “we’re the tax police,” one expert said.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by IsraelABC News - Dec. 2 -
Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts
The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
If anything, old conflicts are heating up.The New York Times - Dec. 2
