China's special envoy is on a Middle East mission. Peace is just part of the picture
Zhai Jun, Beijing's special envoy to the Middle East, has embarked on a whirlwind tour of the region aimed at promoting peace talks between Israel and Hamas -- even though Beijing still refuses to condemn or even name the Palestinian militant group in any of its statements.
2023-10-23 15:18
War’s Economic Toll Steals Spotlight From Israel Interest Rates
Israel is set to offer its first accounting of the toll on the economy from the violent conflict
2023-10-23 12:45
Oil Declines as Israel Delays Gaza Invasion Amid Hostage Talks
Oil declined, tracking losses in wider equity markets, as Israel held off on its ground invasion of Gaza
2023-10-23 10:46
Defense Secretary Austin says US is 'concerned about potential escalation' in Middle East
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Sunday the US is "concerned about potential escalation" in the Middle East a day after announcing the deployment of additional military assets to the region.
2023-10-23 00:50
Asset Managers Are Updating Bond Models to Capture a New Risk
A growing number of asset managers is reassessing bond values tied to real assets, as a spike in
2023-10-22 21:17
Cathay Pacific Cancels HK-Tel Aviv Flights for Rest of 2023
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. said it has canceled all flights between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv for the
2023-10-22 17:47
Europe’s Biggest Money Managers Bet ECB Rates Haven’t Hit a Peak
Some of the biggest money managers in Europe say traders are wrong to bet the European Central Bank
2023-10-22 15:51
Egypt’s Gaza Summit Highlights Calls for Two-State Solution
Arab leaders dubbed Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Gaza “collective punishment” as they and some European officials stressed that
2023-10-22 01:59
Web Summit CEO Cosgrave Quits After Israel Controversy
Paddy Cosgrave has stepped down from his role as chief executive officer of Web Summit after his remarks
2023-10-22 00:58
The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years
Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.
2023-10-21 17:48
Gaza Gets Aid Flows for First Time Since Israel-Hamas War Began
Vital aid began crossing into Gaza from Egypt for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted two
2023-10-21 16:27
Gas Deals Beyond 2050 Show Reality Gap on Europe Climate Goals
Two days after the European Union declared it will push for a global phase-out of most fossil fuels
2023-10-21 15:53