Growth
BUSINESS
Reeves Prioritises Growth At All Costs Despite Labour Revolt
London Heathrow’s expansion plans ignite a clash between economics and net zero as Chancellor Reeves faces down Labour peers on a 3rd runway at Heathrow.
WORLD
Senegal’s GDP Jumps 8.9% in Q3, 2024
Energy output and decisive governance powered Senegal's economic growth in the third quarter of 2024. As we enter Q1 of 2025, the IMF forecasts a natural slowdown in growth although succcessful diversification efforts, balanced by GCC investment, is forecast to shore up growth by 2026.
BUSINESS
GCC Growth Set for Strong Rebound in 2025
Gulf economies are set to rebound strongly in 2025, with growth projected to rise from 1.6% to 4.2%, driven by eased oil production limits and diversification efforts across the region.
Popular
A Hollywood Twist in the Nord Stream Mystery
Croatian police arrested a Nord Stream sabotage suspect on the set of a Hollywood film retelling his own alleged crime.
Flock Camera Resistance Questions Europe’s Monitoring Guardrails
America's backlash against Flock cameras shows how quickly useful policing technology can turn into mass surveillance.
Tehran Eyes Europe as Trump Tightens Economic Warfare
Washington's turn to economic warfare, and Iran's threats toward Europe, hint at a war increasingly fought through markets and infrastructure.
Quakes and Politics Threaten Europe’s Historic Sites
Nature and politics both threaten Europe's historic sites, revealing how easily protection can fail against forces beyond anyone's control.
The Iran War is Redrawing East Asia’s Power Map
As Trump's war on Iran scrambles Asian oil markets and diplomacy, China and North Korea gain ground, Japan's currency slides and Seoul's alliance frays.
