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Strategy Leader Harsh Garg on Financial Discipline, Entrepreneurship, and Saving for the Worst-Case Scenario

Strategy Leader Harsh Garg on Financial Discipline, Entrepreneurship, and Saving for the Worst-Case Scenario

Harsh Garg, a strategy executive and entrepreneur, discusses his financial journey from a middle-class upbringing in India to building a diversified investment portfolio and mentoring young founders in Dubai.

The National|August 23, 2026|1
Canada Vows Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliation After US Imposes Steep 50 Per Cent Tariffs

Canada Vows Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliation After US Imposes Steep 50 Per Cent Tariffs

Canada has vowed to hit back dollar-for-dollar with retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the US collapsed and Washington imposed a 50 per cent levy on Canadian goods.

The National|August 23, 2026|1
Iran Facing 'Full-Scale' Conflict Amid Impending US Sanctions, Says President Masoud Pezeshkian

Iran Facing 'Full-Scale' Conflict Amid Impending US Sanctions, Says President Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is in a full-scale war amid severe economic challenges and upcoming US sanctions.

Egypt Independent|August 23, 2026|1
Iran Condemns Looming US Sanctions and Threatens Retaliation as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Intensifies

Iran Condemns Looming US Sanctions and Threatens Retaliation as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Intensifies

Iran has condemned impending US economic sanctions and threatened retaliation against cooperating nations, as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz deepens and oil exports drop to zero.

The National|August 23, 2026|1
Canadian Premiers Respond to Trade Tensions as Trump Trust Becomes a Central Concern

Canadian Premiers Respond to Trade Tensions as Trump Trust Becomes a Central Concern

Canadian premiers responded to ongoing trade tensions, stating that Trump cannot be trusted as economic disputes intensify.

Al Jazeera English|August 23, 2026|1
Iran Issues Strong Warning Against Nations Joining US Economic D-Day

Iran Issues Strong Warning Against Nations Joining US Economic D-Day

Iran threatens countries that join the US 'economic D-Day' in a newly released video.

Al Jazeera English|August 23, 2026|1
Iran Allows Special Passage for Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran Allows Special Passage for Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has permitted a select number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following persistent requests from Baghdad, as regional nations navigate ongoing conflict and export challenges.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
Canada to Implement Retaliatory US Tariffs on September 8 Following Collapsed Trade Talks

Canada to Implement Retaliatory US Tariffs on September 8 Following Collapsed Trade Talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs starting September 8 after trade negotiations with the United States collapsed over unyielding US demands.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Reaches 20 Percent of Pre-War Levels as US Navy Secures Key Shipping Routes

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Reaches 20 Percent of Pre-War Levels as US Navy Secures Key Shipping Routes

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reached 20 percent of pre-war averages as the US Navy secures vital shipping routes and facilitates millions of barrels of oil exports.

Egypt Independent|August 22, 2026|1
Trump's Tariffs and Their Impact on Canada's Economy Examined in New Video

Trump's Tariffs and Their Impact on Canada's Economy Examined in New Video

A short video explores how potential tariffs from Trump could impact the Canadian economy.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
Iran Grants Special Permission for Iraqi Oil Tankers to Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Iran Grants Special Permission for Iraqi Oil Tankers to Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Iran has permitted several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad. Iraqi President Nizar Amidi emphasized the nation's economic vulnerability and commitment to avoiding regional conflict.

The National|August 22, 2026|1
Trump Waives Beef Tariffs for 90 Days in Bid to Lower Household Prices

Trump Waives Beef Tariffs for 90 Days in Bid to Lower Household Prices

US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day waiver on beef import tariffs to lower consumer prices by 25 percent, drawing both support and criticism from agricultural groups ahead of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Dismisses Economy Minister Following Congressional Censure and Unrest

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Dismisses Economy Minister Following Congressional Censure and Unrest

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has ousted Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza following a congressional censure, attempting to ease widespread public anger and secure legislative backing for key economic reforms.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
Damietta Port Manages 30 Vessels and Thousands of Tons of Cargo in 24-Hour Period

Damietta Port Manages 30 Vessels and Thousands of Tons of Cargo in 24-Hour Period

Damietta Port handled 30 vessels and processed thousands of tons of cargo, including various imports, exports, and container traffic over a 24-hour period.

Egypt Independent|August 22, 2026|1
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Hails Julius Nyerere Dam as a Symbol of Egypt's Expanding Influence in Africa

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Hails Julius Nyerere Dam as a Symbol of Egypt's Expanding Influence in Africa

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the inauguration of the Julius Nyerere Dam in Tanzania, highlighting the project as a major milestone in Egyptian-Tanzanian cooperation and a symbol of Egypt's expanding influence in Africa.

Egypt Independent|August 22, 2026|1
Egyptian Economy Demonstrates Strong Resilience Amid Global Shocks, Says Planning Minister

Egyptian Economy Demonstrates Strong Resilience Amid Global Shocks, Says Planning Minister

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom highlighted Egypt's economic resilience and growth during a meeting with international real estate executives.

Egypt Independent|August 22, 2026|1
Facing Famine: Can Somalia Avoid an Impending Humanitarian Crisis?

Facing Famine: Can Somalia Avoid an Impending Humanitarian Crisis?

Approximately six million people in Somalia face severe hunger amid compounding droughts, conflicts, and drastic international aid cuts. Experts discuss the mounting crisis and its dire consequences.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
Iran Condemns Impending US Sanctions as a Threat to Global Sovereignty and Classic Colonialism

Iran Condemns Impending US Sanctions as a Threat to Global Sovereignty and Classic Colonialism

Iran has condemned impending US sanctions as an assault on global sovereignty and a return to colonialism, amid escalating tensions and stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1
US-Canada Trade War Reignites as Last-Minute Negotiations Collapse

US-Canada Trade War Reignites as Last-Minute Negotiations Collapse

Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed at the last minute, leading to the immediate implementation of 50% tariffs and a swift vow from Ottawa to match the levies dollar for dollar.

Egypt Independent|August 22, 2026|1
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion as Financial Burden Falls on Americans

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion as Financial Burden Falls on Americans

The United States national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, leaving the financial burden directly on American citizens.

Al Jazeera English|August 22, 2026|1