Economics
Iran to become member of BRICS Bank, increasing economic cooperation, trade - report
Hemmati announced that Iran was set to join the BRICS Bank in the near future, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.
West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement
Approval granted for the transfer of NIS 1.1 billion for the rehabilitation of southern communities
Saudi Arabia explores IMEC route through Syria, sidestepping Israel, sources tell 'Post'
2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise - report
Trump considers ending the US military campaign in Iran sooner due to rising oil prices and political pressure, despite military success.
From loneliness to leadership community drives economic resilience - opinion
Sderot shows how investing in children and community turns resilience into long-term economic growth and social strength.
Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report
In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.
Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion
A new quality of life report puts Jerusalem last, yet cranes, jobs, housing, and transit projects point to a great future.
Ending US military aid as a national opportunity
This can build security and economic independence, strengthen local industry, promote technological innovation, and empower Israel’s periphery, if government translates declarations into action.
Iran is now an Indo-Pacific test case and Israel should pay attention- opinion
India’s Iran policy is anchored in corridors and connectivity, not in sympathy for Tehran
CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll
Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.
Likud's Dan Illouz talks defying Netanyahu, haredi draft, and post-war Israel - interview
Dan Illouz discusses his path to the Knesset, his battles inside Likud, and how the October 7 massacre reshaped his sense of responsibility.