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Conflict Diplomacy 29 Dec 2025 Conflict Diplomacy6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Fragile Thaw in Israeli-Iranian Relations

Assessing the Accord Amidst Iranian Internal Unrest Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, a series of discreet, bilateral agreements initiated in 2023, represents a significant departure from decades of open hostility between Israel and Iran. Driven primarily by converging economic imperatives and a shared concern over regional instability, the Accord prioritises de-escalation through expanded trade, intelligence […]

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Breaking News 17 Dec 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Central Banks Signal Shift as Interest Rates Fall Again

Breaking News: Major central banks including the Federal Reserve and Bank of England have further reduced interest rates, sparking debate over inflation control. The Federal Reserve and the Bank of England both announced further cuts to their benchmark interest rates today. The moves signal a continuing effort to stimulate economic growth in the face of […]

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BlitzSpirit 1 Dec 2025 Explainers5 min

Beyond the Rubble: How Britain Paid for the Blitz – and Rebuilt

BlitzSpirit: The hidden costs of wartime destruction and the remarkable economic recovery that followed. The photograph is stark. Coventry Cathedral, a skeletal ruin under a smoke-filled sky, December 1940. Headlines screamed of barbarism, of wanton destruction. But behind the moral outrage and the heart-wrenching loss lay something far more complex: an economic shock of unprecedented […]

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Breaking News 13 Nov 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Global Stocks Plunge Amidst Growing Concerns Over Artificial Intelligence Bubble

Breaking News: Major global stock markets experienced significant declines following fears that the recent surge in artificial intelligence-related investments represents a speculative bubble. Global stock markets suffered substantial losses today, fuelled by anxieties that the recent rapid growth in valuations of artificial intelligence companies is unsustainable. The declines were widespread, impacting major indices across the […]

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Breaking News 1 Oct 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

US Government Shutdown Begins Amidst Funding Impasse

Breaking News: The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to agree a funding bill. The US government officially began a partial shutdown at midnight, after negotiations between President Biden and Republican lawmakers collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees face furlough or will be required to work without pay. The […]

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Breaking News 17 Sep 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates, Bank of England Maintains Status Quo

Breaking News: Divergent monetary policies see US rates fall while the UK Bank of England holds firm, sparking economic speculation. The United States Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, the first cut in over a year. This contrasts sharply with the Bank of England’s decision to maintain its interest rate at […]

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Abraham Accords 1 Sep 2025 6 min

Five Years On: Abraham Accords Commerce Shows Promise, Faces Hurdles

Abraham Accords: Assessing the economic impact and geopolitical context of the normalisation agreements five years after their initial signing. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. These agreements normalised relations between Israel and several Arab nations – initially the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, […]

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Breaking News 7 Aug 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs Affecting Over Sixty Nations

Breaking News: Donald Trump has authorised reciprocal tariffs on imports from more than sixty countries, escalating global trade tensions. Donald Trump has instructed his administration to impose tariffs on goods imported from over sixty nations, responding to what he claims is unfair trade practices. The move, announced today, represents a significant escalation of protectionist policies […]

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Breaking News 27 Jul 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Trump & von der Leyen Agree US-EU Tariff Reduction at Scotland Summit

Breaking News: Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to reduce tariffs between the US and EU during a meeting at Trump Turnberry. Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met at Trump’s golf resort in Turnberry, Scotland, today to announce a reduction in tariffs impacting transatlantic trade. The agreement, […]

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Breaking News 27 Jul 2025 Trade & Economy2 min

Trump and von der Leyen Agree US-EU Tariff Reduction at Turnberry

Breaking News: Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen have agreed a deal to reduce tariffs between the US and EU during a meeting at Trump Turnberry. Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met at the former President’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland and reached an agreement to lower certain tariffs. […]

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