Latest News for: Geopolitical

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Global rice prices poised to gain on deficit, geopolitical crisis and weather concerns

Business Line 18 May 2026
Production projected to drop by 5 million tonnes, while consumption could rise by 3.8 million tonnes ....
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Citi Wealth warns markets may be 'uncomfortably strong' amid mounting geopolitical, inflation risks

CNBC 18 May 2026
Global markets may be due for a period of consolidation after a sharp rally in equities, said Citi Wealth's chief investment officer Kate Moore ... .
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DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical order

The Economic Times 18 May 2026
He notes a turbulent geopolitical shift and interconnected global powers ... .
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Geopolitics has changed since last India-Nordic Summit, conflicts on agenda for talks: Norwegian envoy

The Hindu 18 May 2026
As U.S. sanction waivers on Russian oil lapse, oil and gas major exporter Norway could pitch for more energy supplies to India ....
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Alaska oil boom reshapes U.S. energy and geopolitical strategy

CNBC 18 May 2026
CNBC’s Morgan Brennan reports Alaska’s growing oil and mining output could lower energy costs, strengthen U.S. energy security and help counter China’s dominance in critical minerals ... .
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Health gains reversed by geopolitical challenges, declining development funding: Soumya Swaminathan

The Hindu 18 May 2026
Gender-based violence and domestic violence increase significantly with climate change, she said ....
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Savills: Uncertain geopolitical times fuelling upward pressure in UK build costs (Savills plc)

Public Technologies 18 May 2026
However, expectations for build costs and programme length have moved in the opposite direction as a result of ongoing geopolitical tensions ... Geopolitical tensions are beginning to feed through into the construction supply chain.
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Markets slide as G7 addresses geopolitical risks and trade. (CME Group Inc)

Public Technologies 18 May 2026
) Bob Iaccino breaks down early morning market action as U.S. equities turn lower alongside mixed international economic data ... pending home sales and central bank rate decisions.
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EU foreign policy chief urges ‘more strategic’ action to maintain geopolitical role

Anadolu Agency 18 May 2026
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday that the EU must act more strategically if it wants to remain a geopolitical actor, as global development aid declines. “If we want to be a geopolitical ...
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Japan, U.N. affirm cooperation amid geopolitical uncertainty

Kyodo 18 May 2026
Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday affirmed their continued cooperation amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty ... been "shaken" by its "effective inability" to respond to geopolitical issues.
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PSX plunges by nearly 3,800 points as investors remain cautious amid geopolitical tensions

Dawn 18 May 2026
Last week, heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent economic uncertainty kept investors on edge, dragging KSE-100 below the pre-war level.
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Asian markets struggle as geopolitical tensions and oil prices weigh heavy

Independent online (SA) 18 May 2026
Market sentiment remains fragile as geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran war escalate, leading to a notable sell-off across global equities.
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