geopolitics

A sustained decline in oil prices would reverberate positively through the economy.

BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy Reuters

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress Reuters

China — a technological, industrial and geopolitical force that is approaching parity with America — is underrepresented in terms of international tourism. Beijing should make the most of a recent surge in overseas visitor interest, rather than allowing the goodwill to fade as quickly as the optimis

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we discuss how war in Iran hit Asia especially hard and why structural economic problems are likely to persist, even with a peace deal in the works.

Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal Reuters

Oil held near a three-month low on expectations that a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will unleash a wave of supply.

In tonight's edition, Senegal faces two-time champions France in New Jersey in a kickoff for the group of death at the World Cup. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. And 50 years ago, thousands of young south africans from Soweto p

U.S. defense secretary to push burden-sharing message at NATO gathering

A British retired couple who were onboard the yacht tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.