Putin heads to Alaska, marking his first visit to the US in a decade and his first meeting with a US president since June 2021, when he shook hands with Biden in Geneva
The president and his base dislike the liberal bastions of America's elite campuses so have cut billions in funding. Whether they fight back or capitulate, this is only going to harm the US economy
The Canadian has been voted in as Warren Buffett's successor. Leading a company worth $1.2tr is tough enough, but succeeding a 'sage' makes it even harder. Who is Buffett's next-in-line?
In his latest missive, the US President has threatened 100% duties on Russia and its trading partners, which includes some big American allies. It's 'stick-or-twist' time for the White House.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA for short, will raise the fiscal deficit from 6.4% to more than 7% of GDP, pushing up long-term interest rates. Look to the bond markets for honest reactions.
A four-star general who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, Kurilla leads US forces in the Middle East and played a key role in the US mission to bomb Iran's underground nuclear facilities. Who is he?
From military spending to energy markets, the US-Israeli war on Iran is driving rising costs, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a central pressure point
Until fairly recently, most Americans sided with Israel. These days, most side with the Palestinians. That will eventually influence US foreign policy.
Any disruption in the Hormuz has cascading knock-on effects that extend far beyond energy markets, impacting international trade. Al Majalla explores all this and more.
Al Majalla - London
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