EghtesadOnline: US President Donald Trump is pushing to fundamentally "redefine” ties with Iran, as he nears the end of his first term in office and is trying to shape his legacy , an expert on North America said.

EghtesadOnline: It was a strongly-held belief that the abundance of natural resources (such as fossil fuels and certain minerals) in a country engenders economic growth.

EghtesadOnline: Departing European Central Bank President Mario Draghi will leave a conflicting legacy after chairing his final governing council meeting on Thursday, credited with saving the euro but dividing the institution with his easy-money policy.