Financial Post

A Washington Post opinion column argues that any genuine de-escalation with Russia over the war in Ukraine can only come from a position of greater Western strength, not concession. The piece contends that Kremlin decisions are shaped by perceptions of resolve, so increased military and financial support for Ukraine is the surest path to meaningful negotiations. It adds to a running debate among Western commentators over whether talks or tougher deterrence better serve peace.

Syria's ambitious reconstruction effort is being examined through the lens of bankability — whether projects in the war-damaged country can actually attract financing from banks, investors and international lenders. The discussion centres on whether the country's political and economic conditions make large-scale rebuilding investments commercially viable.

Syria's central bank expects more than $1 billion to flow into establishing new banks, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The figure points to potential rebuilding of the country's banking sector and renewed interest from investors in Syria's financial system. Details on timelines, licensing, or which investors are involved were not provided.

The Princeton Review has released a ranking of private and public colleges offering the best return on investment, as reported by CNBC. The list highlights schools where graduates see the strongest financial payoff relative to tuition costs, a topic of growing interest as families weigh rising college prices against post-graduation earnings.

Senegal hosted the Youth Olympic Games, and attention has turned to what happens once the competitions end. Discussion centres on the financial and infrastructure legacy of the event, questioning who bears the costs of maintaining venues and facilities after the Games conclude. Observers are weighing whether the hosting delivers lasting benefits for Senegal or leaves the country with expensive obligations.

A Washington Post advice column walks readers through how to decide whether to repair or replace cars and home appliances, weighing repair costs, remaining lifespan and reliability. The practical guidance comes as households face high prices for both new vehicles and major appliances, making the fix-versus-buy question more financially consequential.

The Israeli military carried out strikes in Gaza that killed the commander of Hamas's Northern Brigade and a top financier of the group's military operations, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The strike targets senior figures in Hamas's military and financial networks amid ongoing Israeli operations in the territory.

Israeli Defense Forces carried out strikes in Gaza that killed the commander of Hamas's Northern Brigade along with a military financier for the group, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The strike marks another high-profile elimination of Hamas military leadership amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Israel has repeatedly targeted senior commanders and financing networks.