Iraq's oil exports collapsed over 97% due to the Iran conflict, dropping from 3.32M bpd to 96K bpd. OPEC+ approved a modest quota increase as Iraq scrambles ...
Thailand’s central bank moving forward with 1:1 baht-backed stablecoin plans
The Bank of Thailand is preparing a plan for a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Thai baht, with a public hearing on the proposal expected before the end of 2026. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn explained plan ...
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
Turkey’s economic plan to win from the Iran war
W AR LEAVES behind economic wreckage. Over the past four months it has caused $600bn-worth of damage to Iran, according to the IMF, and up to 7% of the workforce lost their jobs. The economies of Iran ...
Japan suffers another heartbreaking finish at World Cup in last-minute loss to Brazil
Japan's streak of losses in World Cup knockout round is at five after Brazil rallies for 2-1 win in final minutes in Houston.
Brazil vs Japan LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as five-time champions unchanged for round of 32 clash
The second match of the World Cup round of 32 is upon us as Brazil take on Japan, and you can follow it live with ESPN.
Brazil break Japan hearts with a last-gasp winner. How did Carlo Ancelotti turn it around?
The five-time World Cup winners were in danger of slumping to a historic low in the tournament they have dominated more than any other nation after going behind to Japan in Houston. Carlo Ancelotti’s ...
Brazil 2-1 Japan live updates: Guimaraes, Martinelli cue up stoppage-time winner
Follow live Brazil vs Japan updates from 2026 World Cup on June 29 including real-time highlights, scores, results, stats and table implications as they happen.
Strategic importance of Bangladesh’s Mongla Port, as Dhaka hands key project to China, ending India deal
During Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s 1st state visit to Beijing, Bangladesh signed an MoU to develop China-Bangladesh Mongla Port Economic Zone adjoining country’s 2nd-largest seaport.
Is increasing Bangladesh-Pakistan closeness a concern for India?
Bangladesh’s ties with Pakistan have come up more often after recent political developments in Dhaka. India is adjusting its approach as regional equations change.