What Are the Consequences of the Iran War for the Developing World?
The headlines are focused on the effects of rising oil prices on rich countries like the United States.…
Invitation to media – Minister Joly to announce Government of Canada support for 19 manufacturing businesses in three Quebec regions affected by tariff situation
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, December 16, 2025 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible…
A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump
By JANELLE O’DEAjodea@bettergov.org And BETH HUNDSDORFERbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and Capitol…
Roger Cook wants to change the rules on project approvals to avoid FOMO, but critics have their doubts
While most West Australians are busy thinking of Christmas presents and summer holidays, many of the state’s politicians…
Trump’s Gulf Allies Aim to Pursue Gaza 20-Point Plan With or Without Hamas
Gulf nations look increasingly likely to push ahead with US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza regardless of…
Standard Bank Says Net Effect of East Africa Pipeline ‘Worth It’
(Bloomberg) — Standard Bank Group Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Sim Tshabalala said the benefits of an oil pipeline…
Australia keeps pumping house prices, while Trump pursues ‘state-run capitalism’
Ben Picton, a senior macro strategist at Rabobank, had some interesting things to say last week. In some…