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India PM Says Sustainable Energy a Strategic Priority at G7 Summit

At the recent G7 Summit, India positioned itself as a key voice for the Global South, urging inclusive governance on technology and energy sustainability.

July, 2025

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Philippine’s Shock Midterms as Duterte Wins Davao City from Prison

The Marcos-Duterte rivalry is heating up. Midterm election results have shaken the Senate, with detained ex-president Duterte winning a local race from ICC custody. His daughter, Sara Duterte, once perceived as a political pariah, is gaining ground despite facing impeachment.

May, 2025

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Iran Pushes Bold Nuclear Diplomacy as the US Sends Mixed Signals

The U.S. and Iran resume direct talks amid shifting foreign policy under the Trump Administration. The Tehran Government proposes a regional enrichment plan involving neighbouring countries as a concession on oversight of its ongoing nuclear enrichment programme.

May, 2025

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Beijing Overtakes the UK on Soft Power Global Influence

China’s global ascent may be attributed to more than its military buildup, technological prowess, and trade dominance, but rather its decades-long strategic soft power plays across regional partnerships, cultural exchanges and foreign direct investments.

May, 2025

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Rahul Gandhi’s Criticisms Abroad a Persistent Controversy at Home

As India's Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticizes India’s ruling alliance during his overseas visits, his Congress party backs his play, highlighting electoral issues that need greater scrutiny. Meanwhile, the BJP accuses him of tarnishing India’s image, calling him a traitor. The key question remains: does his criticism hold any weight?

April, 2025

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Ethiopia’s Tigray Faces Rising Tensions, Concerns Over Eritrea’s Role

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.

April, 2025

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Sudan’s Blood Gold Fuels Civil War

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.

April, 2025

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US Tariff Concerns Push ASEAN to Strengthen Regional Ties

The ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat in Johor Bahru Malaysia focuses on economic resilience and digital transformation amid global trade tensions.

March, 2025

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CulturalAugust, 2025

The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.

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EconomyAugust, 2025

KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

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.

BusinessAugust, 2025

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

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.

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BusinessApril, 2024

Arab Financial Services and ACI Worldwide Pen Ten-Year Payment Platform Partnership

ACI Worldwide announces a ten-year strategic partnership with Arab Financial Services to drive digital payments modernization for banks, fintechs and merchants across MENA.

TechMay, 2024

HAQQ Network Confirms the Launch of its RWA, the Gold Token by Q2 2024

A key part of HAQQ Network’s expansion project is the launch of its Gold token in June, marking a significant step in the network’s larger goal of tokenizing Real-World Assets. HAQQ Network Co-Founder and CEO Alex Malkov shares their exciting and bumpy ride from inception to date.

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Malaysia Must Take the Lead for Muslims in Myanmar

Burma Human Rights Network Executive Director Kyaw Win says that Malaysian leaders are vocal about the plight of Muslims in Myanmar and urges them to use their influence under Malaysia’s ASEAN’s chairmanship in 2025.