Bank of Israel cuts interest rates, inflation stable despite Iran war
The Bank of Israel lowered short-term interest rates for the third time in six months on Monday, citing…
NYT: Benjamin Netanyahu ‘sidelined’ by Donald Trump on Iran talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu is being “sidelined” by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran, The New York Times…
Ebola risk in Congo now ‘very high’, WHO warns – POLITICO
The situation remains stable in neighboring Uganda, where two confirmed cases and one death have been recorded. Anne…
Live Updates: Iran says it’s mulling latest U.S. peace proposal, Trump says he’ll wait “a couple of days”
Independent filmmakers in Iran face a fresh wave of repression and extreme economic hardship because of the war,…
EU cuts growth forecasts as Middle East war drags on – POLITICO
The severity of the energy shock will depend on when the Strait of Hormuz — which channels 20…
‘War’ actress Anupria Goenka DEFENDS Aditya Chopra’s spy universe amid ‘Dhurandhar’ comparison: ‘Everybody gets to choose’
As Aditya Chopra‘s Spy Universe faces growing scrutiny following the release of ‘Dhurandhar’ (2025) and its sequel ‘Dhurandhar:…
Eurovision faces tough questions over country participation – POLITICO
Extra pressure The prospect of more country boycotts next year over Israel’s participation piles extra pressure on the EBU to be more consistent and clear…
Top ECB official warns oil shock may force interest rate hikes – POLITICO
Determined not to repeat the mistakes of 2022, Demarco said policymakers must stop higher energy costs from feeding…
Global Sulphuric Acid Crisis 2026: Impact on Food, Tech, and Metal Prices
Girish Linganna Last Updated: 16 May 2026, 12:12 PM IST A little-known global shortage of Sulphuric acid is…
Crowds protest in Vienna ahead of Eurovision grand finale – POLITICO
Norbert Kettner, chief executive of Vienna’s tourism board, told POLITICO that security measures around the city are “much…
‘We’re not the United Nations’: top official defends Eurovision ahead of tense final – POLITICO
The countries sitting out this year’s 70th anniversary contest (Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland) say their decision is due…
US-Israel Iran attacks could resume next week – NYT
The United States and Israel are preparing for joint attacks on Iran to resume as soon as next…