Andrej Ivanov/AFP/Al Majalla Mark Carney must beware of an all-out trade war His latest tariff threats are proportionate. But the situation could escalate The Economist 29 August 2026
Angela Weiss/AFP Why bond markets are unnerving rich-world politicians As stocks rise ever higher, yields have been climbing ominously The Economist 21 August 2026
shutterstock How much would you pay for a smarter baby? Startups claim they can screen embryos for everything from genetic diseases to IQ. Not everyone is convinced The Economist 18 August 2026
Shutterstock The brain may be about to have its Ozempic moment Pharma's newest obsession involves mimicking the system that keeps people awake The Economist 15 August 2026
Reuters Venezuela suffers its worst earthquake in a century The impoverished country is struggling to cope with the damage from two nearly simultaneous shocks The Economist 30 June 2026
Al Majalla Netanyahu is frustrating Trump’s Iran plans He has defied America twice in recent days The Economist 10 June 2026
Al Majalla Europe’s secret Plan B to replace NATO What happens if America quits The Economist 22 May 2026
Al Majalla How much is Donald Trump costing America’s economy? We calculate the drag on growth from fitful presidential policymaking The Economist 22 May 2026
AFP/ Al Majalla Tim Cook wrote a winning recipe for Apple By continuously improving the iPhone, expanding its range and selling it in more places, Mr Cook built an empire. The Economist 03 May 2026
Lionsgate In a new biopic, Michael Jackson is an eccentric saint The megastar's uncancellable songs are his rightful memorial The Economist 01 May 2026
Pete Reynolds Politics Israel’s election may not end its political crisis 26, Oct 2026 With a complex election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in recent years, expect prolonged political deadlock Michael Horowitz
Igor Ivanko/REUTERS Business & Economy Russia-Africa summit: ambitions and challenges 29, Oct 2026 Amid competition for influence and resources, Russia knows that Africa is a market with potential. For African states, Russian companies are still of interest, but the value equation needs to change Rana Freifer
Al Majalla Politics Lula defies Latin America’s pro-Trump wave 28, Oct 2026 Brazil's left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office Catherine Osborn
AFP Culture & Social Affairs Anne-Claire Legendre’s vision for the Institut du monde arabe 29, Oct 2026 As the institute approaches its 40th anniversary, its president outlines a new vision for cultural collaboration between the Arab world and Europe Elie Kossaifi
Iranian Presidency / AFP Politics Afghanistan: Iran's strategic depth card in Central Asia 28, Oct 2026 Once nurtured by Pakistan, the Taliban now works closely with Iran, much to the delight of Russia and China Kamal Alam