Trade
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
Could Kalshi become a new tool for political analysts?
Pakistan aims to double US trade to $20 billion in five years
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
Lean forex automation systems are quietly changing how traders approach the market
2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
DNA study reveals millenia-old live parrot trade spanning South America
Excavations on Peru's coast reveal pre-Inca parrot husbandry, radiocarbon-dated to 1100-1450, and long-distance transport from the Amazon basin.
Chinese provinces were planning Tehran trade expos, then the war broke out
Chinese government procurement and tender records on Iran show contracts issued in recent months, pointing to the vibrant commercial engagement of the two nations.
Trump to cut off all US trade with Spain over refusal to use military bases in Iran war
"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain," the US president said.
As court halts IEEPA tariffs, Trump introduces new trade measures
Trump eyes Pentagon AI program for trade block's minerals pricing
The move sheds light on how the administration aims to shape market pricing as it rapidly deploys AI tools elsewhere, such as on the battlefield.
From Europe to Asia: Israel’s 'Super-Sparta' vision finds a new ally in India - opinion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit cements Israel’s shift from European reliance to a strategic, Asia-focused alliance.
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.”
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?
