China to Review Next Five-Year Plan Amid Economic Strains and Global Pressures
China’s Communist Party will convene in October to outline the country’s next five-year blueprint, a critical moment as Beijing seeks to rebalance its economy...
EU Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Disputes
The European Union has confirmed the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran, joining the United Nations in penalizing Tehran for failing to comply with the...
Ukraine Pushes for Joint Aerial Shield With European Allies
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on European partners to join Ukraine in building a regional air defense shield, arguing that Kyiv’s battlefield experience could...
Markets Rally as Shutdown Looms: Gold Surges, Dollar Eases, and Investors Brace for Turbulence
Global markets opened the week on a cautiously positive note, with equities climbing and the U.S. dollar dipping, even as the spectre of a...
Britain Weighs Tougher Rules for Migrants Seeking Permanent Residency
The UK government is considering stricter criteria for permanent residency, reflecting growing political pressure to curb immigration while balancing economic needs.
Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood...
Kremlin Says British and French Arsenals Must Be Part of Nuclear Disarmament Talks
Moscow has signalled that future nuclear arms negotiations cannot exclude Britain and France, even as Russia and the United States remain the primary actors...
South Korea Opens Door to Chinese Tourists With New Visa-Free Entry
Seoul has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourist groups, hoping to boost its slowing economy and improve relations with Beijing.Starting this week,...
China’s New K Visa: A Strategic Play for Global Tech Talent
As the U.S. raises costs for foreign skilled workers, Beijing is seizing the opportunity with its new K visa program designed to lure international...
Germany Pledges Record $14 Billion for Global Climate Action
Berlin has raised the bar on international climate financing, committing €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in 2024 the highest amount ever in a bid to...
How the Nobel Peace Prize Is Decided: Behind the World’s Most Prestigious Award
On October 10, the world will turn its eyes to Oslo as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate is announced. But behind the golden...