Israel’s defence budget for 2026 has been set at 112 billion shekels ($34.63 billion), the defence minister’s office said on Friday, up from 90 billion shekels budgeted in an earlier draft.
Syria plans new currency, digital payments push as growth rebounds post-war
The World Bank in July estimated that Syria’s gross domestic product would grow by a modest 1 per cent in 2025 after contracting 1.5 per cent in 2024 …
Japan finance minister says dialogue with BOJ governor has been positive
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that communications with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda have been positive in many ways since she took the post in October. “Since taking …
China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since 2020 Read more at The Business Times.
China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since 2020 Read more at The Business Times.
The Senate introduced bill to block Nvidia from selling H200 and Blackwell AI chips to China
The Senate moved on Thursday to block Nvidia from sending its most advanced AI chips to China, according to the Financial Times. Lawmakers rolled out a bipartisan bill that would force a 30-month halt …
Georgia ethics panel decides a GOP candidate for governor can loan $10M to his campaign
CARROLLTON, Ga. — Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is allowed to loan $10 million to his campaign for governor, Georgia’s ethics panel said Thursday.
Georgia ethics panel decides a GOP candidate for governor can loan $10M to his campaign
CARROLLTON, Ga. — Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is allowed to loan $10 million to his campaign for governor, Georgia’s ethics panel said Thursday.
Groups tied to First Liberty accused of campaign finance violations
Two Republican groups linked to the defunct First Liberty Building & Loan likely sought to illegally influence Georgia elections, the State Ethics Commission charged Thursday.
Israel Cabinet Set to Approve 2026 Budget but Faces Battle for Final Approval
According to Israeli law, the budget must be approved by parliament by the end of March, or new elections are triggered. The next election is slated for October 2026. The Finance Ministry believes a …