Pezeshkian Claims U.S., Israel, and Europe Instigated Protest Tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U. S., Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran's economic issues to incite unrest and provide tools to disrupt...
Putin Praises Russian Arms Sales Amid Western Pressure
Despite geopolitical complexities, tensions, and pressure, Russia earned approximately $15 billion at the closure of 2025, according to a Kremlin report. At the regular...
Mosque Warnings Spur Exodus of Thousands in Northwest Pakistan, Fearing Military Action
Tens of thousands of people have recently left the Tirah Valley in northwestern Pakistan due to warnings from mosques about potential military action against...
Blast Reported at Strategic Iranian Port City of Bandar Abbas
An explosion occurred at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas, with media reporting it but not revealing the cause. The Tasnim news agency claimed...
The End of “AI-as-a-Tool”: Moving Toward an AI-Native Operating Model
For the past few years, artificial intelligence has been treated as a "sidecar" – a shiny add-on to existing processes. We launched chatbots, tested isolated...
Germany Eyes New “Growth Engines” as Economic Forecasts Weaken
Germany’s Economy Minister, Katherina Reiche, emphasized the need to pivot toward emerging sectors to sustain growth, noting that traditional export-driven industries “no longer carry...
Syria, Kurdish Forces Agree on Ceasefire and Integration Deal
The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced a broad agreement on Friday to implement a ceasefire and a phased integration...
Old-Economy Demands Could Slow Emerging Market Decarbonization
While the U.S. and Europe are rapidly modernizing their energy systems to power AI, data centers, and high-tech industries, many emerging markets remain anchored...
Trump Warns Britain on China as Starmer Pushes Economic Reset
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China marks a deliberate recalibration of British foreign economic policy at a moment of heightened systemic uncertainty in...
Australia Presses Ahead with Critical Minerals Strategy Despite U.S. Policy Retreat
Australia’s response to the U.S. decision to step back from guaranteeing minimum prices for critical minerals projects highlights the growing centrality of state intervention...