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From Values to Deals: Trump Redefines America’s Human Rights Agenda
President Donald Trump’s public defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi highlights a deeper realignment...
How Long-Term Coal Contracts Are Locking Asia Out of a Clean Energy Future
Decades-long power purchase agreements in Asia are keeping utilities reliant on coal-fired electricity, even as wind and solar generation becomes increasingly cost-effective. In Southeast...
A Warmer Welcome: Saudi Crown Prince Finds a Changed Congress
Lawmakers will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the U. S. Capitol as part of his visit to the United States. The...
International Crimes Tribunal Hands Ousted Bangladeshi PM Death Sentence
Groundbreaking Precedent in South Asia:
Bangladesh crossed an extraordinary threshold this November when its ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was sentenced to death in absentia...
The Lukoil Question: A Guide to Its Global Assets and Potential Buyers
Russia's Lukoil is disposing of its international assets following U.S. sanctions. The sale to Swiss trader Gunvor was rejected, prompting a rush for alternative...
Tech Giants Spark Carbon Credit Crunch, Fuel Global Climate Market
High-quality carbon removal credits are increasingly in demand as technology giants like Microsoft and Google seek to offset emissions generated by their AI-driven operations....
As South America Goes Electric, A Notable Brand is Absent: Tesla
In 2019, Peruvian entrepreneur Luis Zwiebach sought to buy a Tesla Model 3 but faced barriers due to the absence of an official Tesla...
Bangladesh at Crossroads as Hasina Sentenced to Death
A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a...
ECB Faces Diversity Reckoning as Major Leadership Overhaul Looms
The European Central Bank is entering a pivotal two-year transition in which most of its executive board including President Christine Lagarde will be replaced....
Iran’s Balancing Act: Loosening the Veil, Tightening the Noose
In Tehran’s cafés and crowded streets, unveiled women and mixed gatherings signal visible social relaxation a striking shift from the rigid moral codes that...