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The Arab League is preparing to send a special envoy to Damascus to engage with Syria’s new leadership following the recent exit of President Bashar al-Assad.
El Salvador’s story of transformation has been one of faith, bold leadership and ambitious goals—a story that took the spotlight at the 9th High-Level Meeting of the OECD Development Centre in Paris this month.
South Africa’s newly assumed G20 Presidency will prioritize the African Union’s Agenda 2063, positioning the continent’s transformative blueprint at the centre of global discussions.
Kurdistan President Barzani’s focus on international partnerships with Germany and Egypt underscores a vision for his country’s economic growth and diversification.
Non-Resident Researcher at the Stimson Institute in Washington, Amer Al-Sabailah discusses the shifting dynamics in the Middle East as Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi made a significant and unannounced visit to Damascus this month.
Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia recently concluded what he called the “most important trip of the year” with his official visit to China. According to President Fico, China is becoming a decisive global player as European leaders follow suit.
At the recent Jakarta Forum on ASEAN-China Relations, leaders and experts gathered to celebrate the deepening economic ties between ASEAN and China. The event highlighted how both sides have made significant progress in trade, investment, and people-to-people connectivity.
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.
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.
Despite its suspension over biometric data and regulatory breaches, Worldcoin’s popularity in Indonesia is surging—driven by cash payouts and football sponsorship hype. The frenzy underscores a sharp conflict between unchecked tech ambition and the need for public protection.
Already a hotspot with Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld, Yas Island is set to become an enchanted, all-ages wonderland as the new Disney Park hopes to thrill with tech-driven magic.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent four-day visit to China and, his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping shows a shared vision which opposes protectionism, advances trade liberalisation, and promotes a multipolar world.
The rise of AI-driven scams and human trafficking in South-East Asia may be fuelling massive financial losses and exploitation, with criminal syndicates leveraging advanced technology to evade authorities.