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At the recent G7 Summit, India positioned itself as a key voice for the Global South, urging inclusive governance on technology and energy sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia was among the first nations to officially recognized Ultimate Frisbee as a competitive sport by the International Olympic Committee, making it eligible to compete in the Olympic Games. Since then, the sport has become an easy favourite for young and old in Southeast Asia.
Tariffs are shaking things up, and, with smart policy changes, better infrastructure, and expanding markets, we take a dive into which regions are quickly becoming the new go-to destinations for investors.
The trio of West African countries have signalled their intention to leave the Economic Community of West African States and set up their own trading bloc, dubbed the Alliance of Sahel States.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute Fellow and CQ University Lecturer Saba Sinai says that in all the analysis and portrayals of conflict and strife in Western Media, we should not forget that the Middle East is a region with a rich history and a vibrant cultural and intellectual life. Sinai urges the Western media to take responsibility and present the region in its totality.