Why Are Some Companies Bringing Manufacturing Back to China Despite US Tariffs?
A year after U.S. tariffs pushed companies to diversify production away from China, some businesses are discovering that replacing the country's manufacturing ecosystem is...
Could Diplomacy Fail to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Oil Supply Risks Grow?
Middle East diplomacy has hit another setback as a planned regional meeting on the Strait of Hormuz was postponed, while attacks around the region’s...
Did Chinese Entities Help Iran Target US Forces in Jordan Before Deadly Attack?
A report that Iran obtained satellite imagery of a U.S. military base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a deadly attack has raised questions...
BRICS Urges ‘Maximum Restraint’ as Middle East Crisis Deepens
The BRICS group of nations adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, showing "deep concern" about the Middle East war. They called for maximum restraint...
Houthis Tighten Grip on Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Threatening Global Trade
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis are moving closer to gaining control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key route for commodity ships, according to Yemeni military...
India’s Food Safety Crackdown: Raids, Shutdowns and New Warning Labels
India is currently facing a serious food safety crisis, as regulators have suspended operations at many local eateries and branded restaurants, and are pushing...
Russia and South Africa Mark 20th Anniversary of Friendship Treaty and Partnership
On September 5, Russia and South Africa observed 20 years since the signing of the Treaty on Friendship and Partnership. This was concluded in...
Could Najib’s Possible Pardon Put Malaysia’s Anti Corruption Fight at Risk?
Malaysia’s ruling coalition has said that people convicted in high profile corruption and abuse of power cases should serve their full sentences, as reports...
Is China’s AI Rise Deepening the US Technology Security Battle?
The United States has accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of systematically copying technology from American AI firms, escalating an already tense technology relationship between...
Could Israel’s Consulate Closure Order Escalate Its Diplomatic Rift With Britain?
Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, while British diplomats assigned to a US led Gaza coordination...