Trump trade war creating economic ‘mirage,’ freight market data shows
Forecasts for global growth in 2026 are relatively optimistic, but the picture within the global freight market presents…
Iran outlines plan for war against US
Iran has published a detailed concept for war with the United States, describing missile barrages, proxy escalation, cyber…
Israel sees little chance of deal ahead of Oman talks
Israeli officials estimated on Thursday that it is unlikely that Iran and the US will reach an agreement…
Stock market news for Feb. 5, 2026
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Feb.…
Ballistic missiles a key issue for Israel in US-Iran talks
This writer called for striking Iran’s nuclear weapons program for years, including in the book Target Tehran. But…
Ireland’s Attorney-General challenges sanctions on Israeli settlements
Ireland‘s top government lawyer has raised several “significant” legal and practical issues in long-awaited advice on whether planned…
Israel planning for Houthi attacks if US strikes Iran
There is a strong likelihood that the Houthis will resume their attacks on Israel and on US ships…
upcoming U.S.-Iran talks revive de-escalation hopes
Oil prices fell on Tuesday even as a massive winter storm hit crude production and affected refineries on…
China signals strong demand for soybean imports in 2026 rural blueprint
China will “deeply participate” in agricultural trade and expand imports of products in short domestic supply, a senior…
Donald Trump: Iran’s Ali Khamenei ‘should be very worried’
United States President Donald Trump said that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “should be very worried” during…
The End of U.S. Military Aid to Israel?
Israel is by far the biggest recipient of U.S. military aid over the past 80 years. Is America…
Eli Lilly (LLY) earnings Q4 2025
Eli Lilly on Wednesday posted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue and 2026 guidance that blew past estimates, as demand…