war economy
Gaza's Banking Crisis: Palestinians Face Empty Bank Vaults Despite Reopenings During Ceasefire
Oct 20, 2025 12:54 am CST
Following a brief ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, banks in Gaza reopened only to reveal a devastating reality: no cash remains available for desperate Palestinians. Despite long queues at Bank of Palestine branches, residents found themselves unable to access funds needed for basic necessities, highlighting the severe financial crisis gripping the region after months of conflict and economic isolation.
EU Chief, Trump Discuss Increasing "Economic Pressure" On Russia
Sep 17, 2025 07:10 am CST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said she and US President Donald Trump discussed additional steps to tighten the screws on Russia over the Ukraine war.
"We'll Cross The Bridge When We Get There": S Jaishankar On 500% Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil
Jul 03, 2025 02:17 pm CST
India is engaging with American lawmakers over concerns surrounding a new Russia sanctions bill introduced in the US Congress, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.