how a hijab dispute tests Baku’s strategic independenc
For decades, the partnership between Turkey and Azerbaijan has been summarized by a single slogan: “One Nation, Two States.” Turkish military technology, shared Turkic heritage and common regional interests helped make the relationship one of the South Caucasus’s most consequential alliances. Turkish-made Bayraktar drones, bilateral defense agreements, energy infrastructure and diplomatic coordination became symbols of…
Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Plan To Bypass Sanctions: 34 outlets compared
Netanyahu’s crypto pitch Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel should prepare to use cryptocurrency to circumvent potential sanctions, telling Israel’s Channel 10, “We need to prepare ways to evade banking sanctions through an alternative economic system.” Netanyahu added that “You know what that means – the currencies that can bypass them,” and he said he…
Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October
October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a Washington-based think tank that has tracked maritime security incidents worldwide since 2017. “October has seen the highest number of ship attacks on record,” said Noam Raydan, a senior fellow at…
Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanction-Evasion Plan
Key Takeaways PM Netanyahu proposed using cryptocurrency to bypass potential international economic sanctions. The Bank of Israel opposed the idea, urging leaders to focus on preventing sanctions to protect trade. Political rivals warned the crypto pivot threatens national security and could cripple tech investments. Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Proposal To Use Crypto To Skirt…
Analysis: Damaged Tankers and Lasting Wound of Energy Market
ABNA24 – While the US is trying to choke off the alternative routes Iran is using to continue its oil exports and trade, Iranian armed forces over the past seven months have shown that they do not allow the foreign powers to decide the fate of the strategic Strait of Hormuz without considering the security…
‘SECOND HOLOCAUST!’: Netanyahu Warns Of Iran Nuclear Threat Days Before Israel Elections | Watch
Top News Audio Briefing – 26 Oct 2026, 12 AM 1- Good evening, and welcome to the Times of India’s Top News Audio Briefing. We’re covering a range of crucial developments today, starting with a political controversy here in India.2- Indeed. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has sparked a significant row with his recent “Modi ka…
India aims to quadruple port capacity by 2047, eyes stronger maritime cooperation with Rotterdam: Piyush Goyal
Rotterdam: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has outlined India’s ambitious plans to expand its port capacity fourfold by 2047, highlighting significant opportunities for collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam in maritime infrastructure, green energy, carbon capture and sustainable trade. Speaking in Rotterdam during his visit to the Netherlands, Goyal said that India’s rapidly…
Israel election masks economic fault lines as war spending surges | World News
By Galit Altstein Israel’s election campaign has been consumed by Iran, national security and the impact of three years of war, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, rarely straying from the theme. Those fixations belie a sobering reality for Israeli households: overshadowing Tuesday’s ballot is is an economic schism…
What Happened to Oil Prices Amid the War on Iran?
The unprecedented surge in maritime oil transportation costs has become a major factor influencing energy prices on global markets. The trend has intensified following the US attack on Iran and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, driving up the cost of transporting oil along international routes. The cost of transporting a barrel of oil…
Economists warn Netanyahu’s crypto plan could isolate Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced criticism from economists, political rivals and the Bank of Israel after suggesting the country could use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to bypass potential international sanctions. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu said he was preparing for a scenario in which broader sanctions could be…
