Economy
Trump names former governor Kevin Warsh as Powell's successor for US Federal Reserve head
Warsh is one of the more hawkish picks among the perceived candidates, market participants said of the choice, for which they have been gaming out scenarios for months.
Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD
US-Iran flare-up, cold stint push oil prices to multi-month peak
CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll
New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026
The company is looking for experienced Airbus A320 pilots, and is offering a promotion track to the rank of captain within two years and after 3,000 flying hours.
Israelis always spot the cloud behind the silver lining - comment
Despite Israel’s economic wins and technology breakthroughs, many Israelis instinctively doubt good news.
Syria to start currency swap on January 1, central bank governor says
Syria will begin swapping Assad-era notes for new currency on January 1, Central Bank Governor Husrieh on Thursday.
Why Israel must reinvest the billions from the Armis sale into its tech ecosystem - opinion
The temptation for Israel to use the billions earned in the Armis sale to plug budget holes is immense, but that would be a historic mistake.
Iran pushes for cultural, economic diplomacy with nations across central Asia - report
Iranian official Ali Asghar Tahmasebi reportedly emphasized the importance of developing Central Asia via "economic diplomacy."
While US sees Iran as 'destabilizing factor,' Trump using sanctions, not military force - official
“Iran’s destabilizing behavior threatens the national interests of the United States, and therefore President Trump has reinstated a policy of ‘maximum pressure,’" the official said.
Pezeshkian the fall guy: Could Iran impeach its president? - analysis
In extreme cases, a president can be removed, but only with the backing of the judiciary and, ultimately, the approval of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Average salary in Israel rises in first half of 2025, as gender pay gap widens, NII data reveals
Israel’s National Insurance Institute released its first-half 2025 wage report, showing a 4.5% rise in average pay but a 43% median-to-mean gap and a 54% gender gap.
Jensen Huang says Israel is 'our second home' as Nvidia confirms new campus plans
The campus will accommodate a higher number of employees than industry executives initially estimated - double the number of the company's employees in Israel today.
As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion
As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.