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Asian markets drop as Middle East conflict worries grow
Asian markets drop as Middle East conflict worries grow
by  AFP

Asian markets sank Monday on concerns that Israel's expected ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza could spark a regional war involving Iran, with warnings that oil prices could surge, further complicating central banks' efforts to tame inflation.

Daniel Noboa, banana empire heir to Ecuador's youngest president
Daniel Noboa, banana empire heir to Ecuador's youngest president
by  AFP

At the age of 35, Ecuador's president-elect Daniel Noboa is fulfilling the political dreams of his banana tycoon father, who failed five times to win the presidency. A fine wine fundi and musician, Noboa was born in the port city of Guayaquil into his billionaire father Alvaro's banana empire.

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