Trade

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.

BRICS foreign ministers, including Iran's Abbas Araghchi, meet in New Delhi, India, May 14, 2026.
“Anticipating where, how, and with what mechanisms governments will intervene is no longer optional - it has become a core leadership capability.”

How governments are becoming major market players

The sun sets behind the Doha skyline on August 4, 2026.

Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

Shia Muslims gather along the Bayn al-Haramayn or "between the two sanctuaries", a 378-meter open marble-paved avenue linking the Imam Hussein Shrine and Imam al-Abbas Shrine, in the city of Karbala on August 4, 2026.

Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue


Modi visit signals strategic reset between India and Israel after nine years

“Prime Minister Mr. Modi is visiting after almost nine years,” Singh said, referring to Modi’s landmark 2017 trip to Israel. “This visit is going to be a very historic visit.”

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026.

Trump’s tariff defeat creates a new wave of uncertainty for businesses and exporters

Trump’s tariff defeat in the US Supreme Court sparks relief for some but opens the door to more uncertainty in global trade relations. What’s next for businesses and tariffs?

 US President Donald Trump gives remarks on tariffs at the White House.

AI forex automation is transforming trade execution speed

Quicker trades, sharper decisions and a market that never stops moving: AI is quietly rewriting the rules for forex trading across Israel and the Middle East. And speed is the real game-changer here.

AI forex automation is transforming trade execution speed.

US withdraws newly updated list of firms allegedly aiding China's military

Though the list does not formally impose sanctions on Chinese firms, under a new law, the Pentagon will be prevented in the coming years from contracting and procuring from companies on the list.

An Alibaba logo is displayed at the company's booth at China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, September 10, 2025.

Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, spying on Buddhist group

This marks the second such incident of Chinese nationals being charged under Australia's foreign interference laws, with Australian officials noting the growing issue of foreign espionage.

A general view of the Chinese embassy building in Canberra on February 11, 2026.

Trump threatens to bar new US-Canada bridge from opening, demands talks with Ottawa

The mostly Canada-funded bridge is set to connect Michigan and Ontario and would provide $12.7 million annual savings for travelers crossing the border.

 A visual illustration shows US President Donald Trump in front of the Toronto skyline.

Somaliland moves toward Israel trade pact, signals access to lithium and minerals

Following Israeli recognition, Somaliland is seeking a trade and investment deal and has signaled willingness to offer access to key mineral resources.

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.

Earnings reports: What’s been and what’s next

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Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Chevron and partners approve Leviathan expansion to boost Israel gas output

The Final Investment Decision aims to increase capacity to approximately 21 BCM annually through new wells and platform upgrades.

Jack Baker, managing director of Chevron’s Eastern Mediterranean region.