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Is China a global force for good?

  The existing world order, led by the United States, is one whose aims include collective security, the protection of human rights, promoting negotiation and diplomacy, and improving global welfare. These ideals have been consistent from the League of Nations to goals of the United Nations (UN). Keeping consistent with these aims, we should take a humanist approach when viewing ...

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Oil tops $50 to lift exporters’ currencies

  BLOOMBERG Crude surpassed $50 a barrel for the first time in six months amid signs the global supply glut is coming to an end, buoying currencies where oil is produced. U.S. stocks fluctuated after a two-day rally. A drop in U.S. stockpiles and shrinking output in Nigeria and Venezuela contributed to the gains in Brent, which is up more ...

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Saudi shares drop despite oil over $50 but Dubai lifted

  DUBAI / Reuters Thursday, but helped carry Dubai’s index higher for a fourth session. Other markets were mixed. The Riyadh index failed to hold on to earlier gains as investors booked profits, snapping two days of gains. Although petrochemical shares remained resilient, with the sub-index advancing 0.3%, it closed 49 points below its intra-day high, a sign that investors ...

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