Tensions are rising due to alleged internal power struggles and Eritrean involvement, threatening a fragile peace. The situation, still recovering from the 2020-2022 conflict, remains delicate, with fears of broader regional instability.
Trump’s latest shock 145% tariff on China, amid a pause for others, reignited trade tensions and drew swift retaliation. Despite brief market gains, analysts warn the damage to global trade and investor confidence may already be irreversible.
Sudan's brutal civil war is allegedly sustained by a massive, illicit gold trade. Warring factions profit from this trade by smuggling gold through neighbouring countries to international markets. Peace and ending starvation will depend on ending the flow of ‘blood gold’ and holding all beneficiaries accountable.
Fermentation, once a humble preservation method, is now at the heart of a global flavour fashion. Chefs, molecular gastronomists, and startups are blending tradition with tech to create bold, sustainable, gut-friendly foods of the future.
From Nairobi to the rice paddies of Vietnam, a quiet revolution is underway. The Global South is rewriting the rules of agricultural resilience —through homegrown innovation, deep regional partnerships, and the power of South-South collaboration.
With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.
KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.
Singapore’s Monetary Authority aims to elevate its financial hub status by injecting significant capital into the local stock market to drive growth, improve liquidity, and attract investors amid strong regional competition.
Aimed at powering growth and cutting emissions, China’s mega-dam is set to supercharge demand for steel, copper, and key industrial metals, reshaping supply chain priorities for miners, manufacturers, and policymakers alike.