How did MBS's bet on Iran backfire?

How did MBS’s bet on Iran backfire?

In the space of a few years, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman went from warning against “appeasement” of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – the “new Hitler of the Middle East” – to initiating a historic disengagement with Tehran. In one of his signature foreign policy moves, Prince Mohammed worked to defuse years…

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Nifty, Sensex move ahead for a second

Nifty, Sensex move ahead for a second

Markets gained for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, recovering from last week’s sharp selloff amid supportive global cues. However, the upside remained capped as Brent crude prices remained stable above the $100 per barrel mark. The Sensex closed 568 points or 0.75 per cent higher at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 closed 172 points…

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PayPal's new CEO faced a point

PayPal’s new CEO faced a point

PayPal is turning to a veteran Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes. Enrique Lores, who has led HP since 2019, is taking over as chief executive this month as the payments giant faces slowing growth, increasing competition and a stock price down nearly 80% from its peak five years ago. Lores replaces former Intuit…

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This is not the time to be patient

This is not the time to be patient

As markets remain on the rise against the backdrop of growth in West Asia, Rishi KohliChief Investment Officer of Jio BlackRock AMC explains -Puneet Wadhwa Given the current uncertainty, a further decline of about 5-10 per cent is possible if the conflict drags on, but nothing significant beyond that is expected, an interview meeting in…

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America says that two of its three Gulf-

America says that two of its three Gulf-

Unlock the free White House Watch newsletter Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The US Navy has said two of its three Gulf-based warships with mine-clearing capabilities have made a 4,000-mile trip to Malaysia for a “logistical stop.” The decision to move the ships comes as Iran’s…

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Sustainable Finance Awards 202

Sustainable Finance Awards 202

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners | Global Finance Magazine Skip to content Home Awards Award Winners Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners Throughout 2025, several leading banks demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable finance, with initiatives spanning green bonds, impact investing, and project financing. The following banks are reshaping the future of finance with innovations…

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Donald Trump warns NATO faces

Donald Trump warns NATO faces

Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to help open the Strait of Hormuz, sending a clear message to European countries to join Iran in their war effort. The US president told the FT in an interview on Sunday that he may delay his summit with Chinese…

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Trump rejects deal with Iran

Trump rejects deal with Iran

By Arsalan Shahla and Dana Kharaiche President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to reach a deal to end the war but the US wants better terms, signaling there will be no let-up in the conflict that has nearly halted shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and sent energy markets into turmoil. Trump…

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