Kenya Transport Strike Hits Nairobi Amid Fuel Price Surge
Public transport operators in Kenya began a strike Monday due to a 50% surge in diesel prices, disrupting services in Nairobi and other major towns.
18 May 2026
Israel Economy Shrinks Amid War Fallout
Israel's economy contracted in Q1 due to war-related shutdowns, impacting consumption and business activity.
17 May 2026
Oil Swings Threaten Global Trade
Oil price volatility, fueled by Middle East conflicts, will significantly reduce global merchandise trade growth by late next year.
06 May 2026
Jet Fuel Costs Trigger Major Airline Industry Crisis
Soaring jet fuel costs are creating an industry-wide crisis, forcing Spirit Airlines to cease operations and prompting major carriers to slash routes.
03 May 2026
Hormuz Crisis: Inflation Soars, Global Growth Stalls
Strait of Hormuz disruptions have pushed oil and fuel prices higher, lifted inflation pressure, and lowered global and US GDP forecasts.
29 Apr 2026
Dubai Faces Expat Exodus Risk Amid Regional Tensions
Dubai's status as a global financial hub faces potential challenges from an expatriate exodus driven by regional geopolitical instability.
15 Mar 2026
US Customs Progresses on $166 Billion Tariff Refund System
US Customs is developing a system to refund $166 billion in Trump-era tariffs, now 40-80% complete after a Supreme Court ruling.
13 Mar 2026
