Economy
How the IRGC's shadow economy keeps Iran's nuclear program alive - analysis
How Iran is financed, and why US attempts to pressure Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have failed
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Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion
The Reagan lesson for Iran: Defeat the regime, defuse the bomb - opinion
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses
David Group, founded by Stella Cohen and chaired by former Goldman Sachs partner Raanan Agus, will focus on financial services, defense, industrials, and tech-enabled business services.
How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars
As many middle-class families struggle to afford basic food, the telecommunications sector has become a major financial channel for funding the Houthis’ war effort.
Saudi Arabia, what are you waiting for? It's time to join the Abraham Accords - opinion
Even amid conflict, Israel’s economy and capital markets continue to surge, raising questions about Saudi Arabia’s future role in regional integration.
How governments are becoming major market players
Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT
Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.
Israel’s resilience is the country’s strongest message to the world - opinion
From security to innovation, Israel’s resilience has become a model for confronting modern global threats.
Russia says it regrets decision of Israeli company to refrain from purchasing Russian grain
Moscow also accused Israeli of caving in to pressure from Ukraine to not accept incoming grain after a Russian consignment was turned away last month.
Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million
The proposal stipulates the permanent resident population must not exceed 10 million before 2050, and that Switzerland should end its freedom of movement accord with the EU.
U.S.–Iran tensions escalate despite ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz closure exposed a global vulnerability. An Israeli start-up built the fix
