Thailand’s Ruling Party Threatens Parliament Dissolution Amid Government Deadlock
NEWS BRIEF: Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai party is prepared to dissolve parliament and trigger a general election if it cannot secure support to form...
Putin Backs Ukraine’s Bid to Join EU — But Still Bars NATO Path
NEWS BRIEF: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he does not oppose Ukraine joining the European Union but reiterated strong opposition to NATO membership. He...
In Diplomatic Shift, Belgium Will Recognize Palestine at the UN Summit
NEWS BRIEF: Belgium will formally recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September and implement 12 sanctions against Israel, including a ban...
Inside Indonesia’s Wave of Anger
Background
Indonesia has seen some of its worst violence in decades, posing the toughest test yet for President Prabowo Subianto just 10 months into his...
Russia signs up to vast new China pipeline but price unclear
BackgroundRussia and China have deepened their energy partnership since Western sanctions hit Moscow over the Ukraine war. The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline has...
Another Nestle CEO Exits in Scandal, Investors Brace for More Instability
NEWS BRIEF: Nestle has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe after an internal investigation found he had an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate, violating...
Trump Slams India’s ‘One-Sided’ Trade as Modi Embraces Xi and Putin
NEWS BRIEF: U.S. President Donald Trump called the U.S.-India trade relationship “one sided,” even as he claimed New Delhi had offered to slash tariffs...
Xi Rolls Out Red Carpet for Putin and Kim, Signaling Shift in Global Power
NEWS BRIEF: China is hosting Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un for their first joint public appearance—a highly symbolic summit that showcases Beijing’s role...
As Indonesia’s Protests Spread, Police Crackdown on Students Sparks Outcry
NEWS BRIEF: Indonesian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets near university campuses in Bandung to disperse protests initially sparked by public anger over...
Is This the Year Crypto Payments Hit Retail? SpacePay’s Presale Could Be the Turning Point
For years, we’ve heard that one day we’ll be able to pay for things in stores using crypto. But here we are, and it...