Economics
G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy.
Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for over $40 billion
Mamdani's economics, Israel stance could incur a $5b. expense on New York - analysis
Where I stand: Israel, Europe, and the moral line - opinion
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
"This election marks a political turning point," said Glaeldys Gonzalez Calanche, analyst for the Southern Andes at International Crisis Group. "Bolivia is heading in a new direction," she said.
Israeli-American Prof. Joel Mokyr wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Mokyr receives the prize for his development of a theory for sustained economic growth.
Trump takes tariffs fight to US Supreme Court
The legality of Donald Trump's unprecedented invocation of a 1977 emergency tariff law will be argued in the Supreme Court.
Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say
The Syrian pound has lost more than 99% of its value since war erupted in 2011, with the exchange rate now at around 10,000 pounds to the US dollar, compared to 50 before the war.
KPMG acquires Israeli tech company Q.V. in million-NIS bid to strengthen competitive advantage
Q.V. is an Israeli technology company that specializes in advanced, AI-powered solutions on SAP infrastructure for large enterprises.
How much will Gaza occupation cost Israel? Expert weighs in
Professor Elise Brezis estimates Gaza's annual food supply costs at 3.4 billion shekels, highlighting the challenges of feeding its 2 million residents if Israel assumes control.
Apple to pledge $100 billion for US manufacturing, White House official says
Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Trump's tariffs cost Apple $800 million in the June quarter and spurred some customers to buy iPhones in late spring this year.
Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Anti-regime hackers infiltrate Iran's banking system
Tapandegan urged the public to withdraw their money from the regime's banks, stating that "the banking system no longer has any security" in a social media post claiming the cyber attack.
Israel’s cost of living crisis is reaching a breaking point - opinion
Abandoning the vulnerable and middle class, Israel’s cost crisis deepens.
Syria looks to rebuild as Damascus hosts major trade exhibitions
The Damascus fairs mark the country’s largest economic event in years, and a cautious appeal to international investors.
