European factories expand, Asia faces slowdown
Factory activity in the Eurozone expanded for the first time since mid-2022 due to domestic demand offseting the impact of U.S. tariffs.
However, mixed signals...
Who Is Vying to Form Thailand’s Next Government?
Thailand is facing renewed political uncertainty following the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 29 for an ethics violation. Her removal has...
China’s Xi, Russia’s Putin Share Vision for New Global Order at Security Forum
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic and security bloc, has become a key platform for China and Russia to promote alternatives...
Crisis Brewing in the Caribbean? U.S. Power meets Venezuelan Resistance
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Relations between Washington and Caracas have long been tense, marked by U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan officials, accusations of narco-trafficking, and disputes over democracy and...
Taiwan Says China Spent $21 Billion on Pacific Drills in 2024, 40% More Than Year Before
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China has sharply expanded its military activities in the Taiwan Strait, East and South China Seas, and Western Pacific, according to Taiwan’s armed forces....
Thailand’s Prime Minister Dismissed: What Happens Next?
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Thailand has once again entered political turbulence after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed by the Constitutional Court for violating ethics rules. Her removal...
Beijing’s Annual Victory Day- The New Hotspot for Sanctioned Leaders
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China will hold a large-scale “Victory Day” parade on September 3rd, an annual parade marking Japan’s surrender in 1945 and the end of World...
Hundreds of UN Staff Urge Rights Chief to Label Gaza a Genocide
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The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), created in 1993 to protect human rights globally, has seen its current head, Austrian...
Japan’s Trade Envoy Cancels U.S. Trip Amid Tariff Deal Impasse
TOKYO, Aug 28 - Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, has cancelled a visit to the United States to finalize a $550 billion investment...
Visa Duration for Students, Media Targeted by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug 27- The Trump administration has proposed a government regulation to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors, and media...