Canada holds interest rate
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent on September 2, 2026, while indicating that additional interest-rate increases could beco...
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Iran fighting lifts oil
Oil prices rose by more than four dollars per barrel on September 1, 2026, after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran increased concerns about...
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US and Iran trade threats
The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or c...
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Hormuz uncertainty lifts oil
Global oil prices rose sharply on August 10, 2026, as uncertainty continued over negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintained that th...
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Russia strikes Odesa port
Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Odesa and nearby port infrastructure on August 9, 2026. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to port facilitie...
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Strait of Hormuz, Iran and Oman
Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister A...
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India supports rupee amid oil
The Reserve Bank of India was believed to have intervened in the foreign exchange market on August 7, 2026, as the Indian rupee faced renewed pressure from rising glob...
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Iran warns Gulf states
Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other...
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Japan and US support yen
Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximate...
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IMF expands Africa support
The International Monetary Fund said on June 22, 2026, that it was expanding financial support for several African countries affected by economic disruptions linked to...
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Gaza flotilla interception Ben-Gvir
A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carr...
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Israeli Defense Minister Outlines Lebanon Plan
Israel’s defense minister stated on March 30, 2026, that the military has developed plans to occupy portions of southern Lebanon. The remarks were made amid ongoing te...
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Cuban Aid Flotilla Arrives Amid Sanctions
A humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Cuba arrived in Havana on March 24, 2026, as part of an international initiative aimed at delivering supplies amid U.S. sanctio...
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Israeli Propaganda Network Unravels As Influencers Sue
On March 5, 2026, several social media influencers filed legal actions against the Government of Israel and related agencies in Israeli courts, claiming they were not ...
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COVID-19 highlights challenges for stakeholder capitalism
The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a stress test for the model of stakeholder capitalism, in which companies are expected to consider the interests of employees, cust...
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The Truth About Slavery in Mauritania
Mauritania was the last country in the world to abolish slavery, formally ending it by presidential decree in 1981 and later passing a law in 2007 that criminalized sl...
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Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Says the World Will “Not Love Us” and Calls for Strength Over Approval
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett said at a February 2026 conference that global popular approval of Israel is unlikely, stating, “They’re not going to lov...
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Connected vehicles collect driver data as israeli firms expand automotive surveillance technology
Connected vehicles collect driver data as israeli firms expand automotive surveillance technology Modern vehicles equipped with internet connectivity, cameras, sensor...
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Global Trade Reform Gains International Support
On February 15, 2026, global economic discussions continued to emphasize the need for reform of the World Trade Organization and international trade systems. Advocates...
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Bond Rally and Tech Sell-Off Shake Global Markets
On February 12, 2026, financial markets were shaken by a combination of a corporate bond rally and renewed technology sector selling. Corporate bonds surged, pushin...
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Bill Gates’ influence in global health, food supply, and population programs
Bill Gates’ influence in global health, food supply, and population programs Bill Gates, co‑founder of Microsoft and a private philanthropist, has been a ma...
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Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7
Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7 Since October 7, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted air and artillery str...
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Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank
Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank On February 8, 2026, multiple raids and clashes were reported in the occupied West Bank involving Israel...
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Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations
Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations On February 7, 2026, Joanna Rubinstein stepped down from ...
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Britain Builds an Economic Blockade
1914–1919 — The Royal Navy progressively restricts German access to food, fertilizer, metals, chemicals and overseas trade. Neutral shipping is increasingly subjected ...
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Suez Canal Opens
17 November 1869 — The Suez Canal officially opens, connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas without requiring ships to sail around Africa. The canal transforms globa...
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Allies Confirm the Germany-First Strategy
22 December 1941 — Roosevelt and Churchill begin the Arcadia Conference in Washington shortly after American entry into the war. Despite Pearl Harbor, the United State...
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Britain and France Declare War
3 September 1939 — Britain and France declare war on Germany after Hitler refuses demands to withdraw from Poland. Governments that spent much of the 1930s attempting ...
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Britain Enters the War
4 August 1914 — Britain declares war on Germany after German forces invade neutral Belgium and Berlin fails to meet the British demand for Belgian neutrality to be res...
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France Signs Armistice With Germany
22 June 1940 — France signs an armistice with Germany after the collapse of organized resistance in much of the country. Germany occupies northern and western France w...
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Germany Declares War on the United States
11 December 1941 — Hitler declares war on the United States despite Germany not being automatically required by the Tripartite Pact to do so after Japan's attack. The ...
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Japan Formally Surrenders
2 September 1945 — Japanese representatives sign the Instrument of Surrender aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The ceremony formally ends the Second World War. Germany...
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Kissinger and Schwab discuss global order
In May 2022, Klaus Schwab interviewed Henry Kissinger at the World Economic Forum concerning geopolitical tensions, China, Russia, Ukraine and the future international...
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Wall Street Crash
29 October 1929 — Severe declines on the New York Stock Exchange become a symbol of the developing global economic crisis. Banking failures, declining trade, falling d...
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