Russia and Saudi Arabia are better at geopolitics than football
Russia and Saudi Arabia’s new friendship is bad news for Iran.
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Explainer: What’s at stake in the Nigerian election?
Nigeria heads to the polls on March 28 to choose between incumbent Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari.
To avoid a 2016 crash, the major powers need to pull in the same direction
With the economic dashboard flashing red, here’s the route to safety.
Food first, fuel second is the UN’s message on biofuels
Critics of the conversion of plants into biofuel have long argued that it is an issue of food versus fuel, and a recent UN report gives some weight to their argument. Since the amount of maize needed…
Iraq food protests against spiralling prices echo early stages of the Arab Spring
Sudden food prices have sparked in Iraq, but other countries may follow.
How markets have cashed in on Maduro’s capture in Venezuela – and why it’s raising questions
The personal fortune of Donald Trump is also thought to have soared thanks to his crypto holdings.
Global economy 2023: how countries around the world are tackling the cost of living crisis
Price inflation has hit countries differently, but most central banks and governments are concerned about the rising cost of living in 2023.
Oil prices set to rise as Middle East tensions worsen, adding to cost‑of‑living crisis
Israel’s response to Iran’s escalation of the current Middle East conflict could cause oil prices to rise further in days to come.
Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally
Gulf states depend on food imported via the strait – and shipping surcharges could raise the cost of consumer goods around the world.
Is Boris Johnson facing his own ‘winter of discontent’? What the polls tell us
At first glance, the polls suggest the government isn’t feeling the pressure. But there’s another way to look at the situation.
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