Thursday, April 30, 2026 5:48 PM ET
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Is UAE departure the death blow for Opec? -- Today's Big Question -- Loss of third-biggest oil producer and one of longest-serving members could be existential threat to alliance, as other countries 'chafe' under production quotas -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published4 hours ago
The products used in the US most impacted by higher oil prices -- In the Spotlight -- Everything from condoms to skin care could be affected -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published10 hours ago
Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine? -- The Explainer -- Both Moscow and Kyiv can point to small victories but the overall picture has barely changed in fifth year of conflict -- The Week UK -- Last updated1 day ago
UAE quits OPEC, eroding oil cartel's leverage -- Speed Read -- The country had been the organization's third-largest producer -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Are we close to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Defence experts believe the world may be 'edging towards a form of conflict that is already under way, even if not yet fully recognised' -- The Week UK -- Last updated1 day ago
Trump weighs Iran offer to end war without nuclear deal -- Speed Read -- Iranians are serious about getting themselves out of the mess that they're in, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Why is Donald Trump threatening the Falklands? -- Today's Big Question -- Change in US policy could embolden Argentina, but a military invasion remains unlikely -- The Week UK -- Published1 day ago
Italy's controversial off-grid 'forest family' -- In the Spotlight -- Political backlash over court order to take couple's young children into care -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published1 day ago
Iran flexes its power over Strait of Hormuz -- Feature -- Retaliation includes the seizure of cargo ships -- The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Iranian envoy visits Russia amid stalled US talks -- Speed Read -- President Donald Trump called off diplomatic meetings with his envoys -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Why Japan is scrapping its ban on exporting lethal arms -- Under The Radar -- The prime minister is tearing up pacifist rules in an 'increasingly severe security environment' -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published1 day ago
Why are stock markets surging despite Iran crisis? -- Today's Big Question -- All-time share-price highs reveal an 'inexplicable optimism', but fears of collapse due to US-Iran volatility are keeping bankers 'awake at night' -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published1 day ago
How will a Hungary without Orban impact Ukraine? -- TODAY'S BIG QUESTION -- Both countries look forward to a future beyond ousted authoritarian leader Viktor Orban -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Will €90bn EU loan help Ukraine unlock Russia impasse? -- Today's Big Question -- Much-needed financial support will help bolster Kyiv's defences as Zelenskyy pushes for direct peace talks with Kremlin -- The Week UK -- Published1 day ago