UAE’s Exit from OPEC Isn’t About Oil. It’s About Power.
The UAE's exit from OPEC is about more than oil. It reflects a growing belief in Abu Dhabi that national ambition, economic diversification, and strategic independence matter more than...
S&P 500 at Record Highs, But the Foundations Are Cracking
The S&P 500 may be at record highs, but beneath the surface the rally is far less convincing. Narrow leadership, rising bond yields, and growing reliance on AI-driven optimism...
EU Energy Safe for Now — But Middle East Tensions Cast Long Shadow
EU energy supplies remain stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East, with no immediate risk to oil or gas flows. However, officials warn...
Trump Tried to Break China—He May Have Made It Stronger Instead
When Donald Trump set out to challenge China, he aimed to slow its rise—but may have done the opposite. By forcing Xi Jinping to...
Oil, Power, and the Dollar at Risk
A quiet shift in global oil trade is beginning to challenge the decades-old dollar-based system that helped cement U.S. economic dominance. As Gulf states...
NATO on the Brink: Transatlantic Rift Deepens Over Iran War
Tensions between the US and its European allies have pushed NATO into one of its most serious crises in decades, exposing deep divisions over...
Global Shockwaves: How a Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt Energy, Food, and Industry
The conflict in the Middle East could trigger far-reaching economic disruption, starting with energy markets and spreading to food security, technology supply chains, and...
World on Edge: Rising Conflicts Spark Fears of Wider War
Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are drawing more countries into the crisis, raising fears of wider instability. With military deployments...
Headlines
European Parliament Condemns Human Rights Violations in Russia, Niger, and Georgia
The European Parliament has condemned human rights violations in Russia, Niger, and Georgia, highlighting forced recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine, the arbitrary detention...
Regional War Expands as Hopes for Quick Iran Deal Fade
After early optimism about renewed talks, hopes for a quick deal with Iran faded as Tehran signaled it would not return to negotiations, calling...
Fasting Triggers Whole-Body Changes After Three Days, Study Finds.
New research shows that fasting for three days or more triggers widespread molecular changes across the body, affecting metabolism, inflammation and even brain-related proteins....
Shockwaves Across the Middle East as U.S.–Israel Strikes Hit Iran
U.S. and Israeli forces launched sweeping strikes across Iran, shaking the Middle East and targeting senior leadership and military sites in a dramatic escalation....
New York Attorney General Sues Valve Over Alleged Illegal Gambling in Popular Video Games
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against Valve Corporation, alleging the company’s popular titles — including Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2...
Russia’s Energy Engine Stalls as War Enters Year Five
Once a source of resilient growth, Russia’s oil and gas sector is now buckling, with nearly half of its producing companies reporting as unprofitable...
EU Slams the Gates: ‘Made in Europe’ Plan
The European Union’s push for industrial sovereignty hit a dramatic eleventh-hour snag today, as the European Commission postponed the unveiling of its landmark...
US Growth Slows, Inflation Edges Higher
US growth slowed in the fourth quarter as inflation ticked higher, raising fresh questions about the economy’s momentum.
Health
Fasting Triggers Whole-Body Changes After Three Days, Study Finds.
New research shows that fasting for three days or more triggers widespread molecular changes across the body, affecting metabolism, inflammation and even brain-related proteins. The findings suggest fasting’s health effects may extend beyond weight loss — but only after prolonged calorie restriction.