BusinessIndia’s goods exports surged 26% in August to narrow trade deficitA sharp drop in gold imports and a massive jump in electronics shipments helped push merchandise exports to $43.8 billion.16 September 2026
BusinessMaersk and Hapag-Lloyd expand Suez Canal returns with four more shipping routesThe maritime carriers are gradually returning to the shorter Asia-Europe route after years of diverting around Africa.14 September 2026
ConflictSaudi oil routes squeezed as Houthis seize Yemen coast and pipeline shuts downThe double blow closes off major transit routes for Gulf crude, leaving Riyadh with few safe options to export its oil.12 September 2026
WorldThe leaking blockade: how global trade bypasses western sanctionsGovernments treat economic blockades as a cheap alternative to military action, but a globalised trading system has made them easier than ever to evade.11 September 2026
