Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has used sport as a pillar of its global influence campaign in recent years.
Plan Agreed to Strengthen Investment Environment in Iraq
By John Lee. Iraq's parliamentary Investment and Development Committee has discussed measures to enhance the country's investment environment and support economic growth. The committee, chaired by MP ...
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began. By Peter ...
US-Iran Ceasefire: What Pakistan Gains and What India Should Watch
Once, former US President Joe Biden described Pakistan as potentially one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Today, it is being credited — by the current American president himself — with p ...
Vance Pauses Trip to Pakistan for Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance has for now paused plans to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for negotiations with Iran over ending the war, according to multiple people, after a flurry of meetings inside the ...
Pakistan’s capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
Pakistan's capital was still locked in gear on Wednesday to host high-stakes US-Iran talks that were pushed back at the last minute overnight, but many residents began to tire of the heavy personal ...
Indonesia’s state energy firm raises fuel prices, risking subsidy strain
Analysts warn the price increases could encourage better-off consumers to switch to products meant for lower-income households.
Indonesia’s central bank holds as Middle East risks dim outlook
Indonesia’s central bank held interest rates steady again as the fallout from the war in the Middle East casts a shadow over the economic outlook.
Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says
BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters) - Thailand's government has room to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($15.55 billion) by October without raising the public debt ceiling, its finance minister said on ...
Bitcoin Races To $80,000 As Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: Here Are Other Factors Driving The Rally
Bitcoin climbed above $79,000 after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, boosting risk assets across equities and crypto markets.