Five women and three men are competing to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the organisation faces unprecedented global instability, wars and a severe budget crisis. With major powers divided over the candidates, observers say it is difficult to determine who is leading. Costa Continue Reading

Al Jazeera US President Donald Trump has threatened severe economic sanctions against countries helping Iran sustain its economy and declared an “Economic Doomsday” against Tehran. Six months after the failed conflict with Iran, the threat marks Trump’s latest attempt to use economic power to achieve his foreign-policy goals. However, analysts say his ability to pressure Continue Reading

More than 750 US service members have been wounded since the war with Iran began, according to data published on the US Department of Defense website. More than 50 additional troops were added to the Pentagon’s casualty list on Wednesday, bringing the total number of wounded to 757 and deaths to 18. Iran has opposed […]Continue Reading

The interest rate on 30-year US Treasury bonds has recently risen above 5.3%, its highest level in nearly two decades, increasing investor concerns over the US government’s mounting debt. The yield is also providing an important signal about the future of the US economy. Concerns have intensified due to the war in Iran, inflation, an […]Continue Reading