What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?
Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.
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US war on Iran: The $110 billion price tag
America’s war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.
Published On 23 Jul 2026
More than 100 UK millionaires ask new PM Andy Burnham to tax them more
The ‘Patriotic Millionaires’ say ‘wealth and power have been concentrated in a small group for too long’.
EU hits Google with new $1bn fine, saying it broke digital antitrust rules
The fine is part of a major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels which says it is seeking to ensure fair competition.
From: NewsFeed
Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a civilian nuclear deal allowing Riyadh to build nuclear reactors.
Published On 23 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industry
Economist Mary Lovely dismisses the claims that getting automakers to produce more cars in America proves tariffs work.
Published On 23 Jul 2026
Why the US may stop collecting workplace race and gender data
A newly proposed change would eliminate annual workplace demographic reporting used to monitor discrimination trends.
From: Counting the Cost
Why are billionaires growing richer than ever?
Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.
Published On 22 Jul 2026
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Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.
Baulking at shipping sanctions, Greece balances Ukraine aid, fear of Russia
Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.
Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations
Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump’s repeated jibes, threats and tariffs
