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Why Europe Is Under Pressure to Tackle the Surge in Chinese Imports
A tyre retreading firm in Germany, which has been operating for a century and previously supported British trucks after World War Two, is now...
Why Indonesia’s rate cuts aren’t boosting growth
Indonesia's central bank has paused its series of interest rate cuts to focus on encouraging banks to lower loan costs. However, businesses believe the...
ASEAN Summit Opens in Kuala Lumpur Amid US-China Tensions and Regional Diplomacy Push
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 to promote regional stability and economic cooperation among Southeast Asian states. Over the...
Japan’s Takaichi Faces Crucial Test of Defence Ambitions Ahead of Trump Visit
Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading into her first major diplomatic test as she prepares to host U.S. President Donald Trump...
Trump’s Shutdown Pay Plan Deepens Divide in Federal Workforce
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump has ensured that military personnel, border agents, and law enforcement officers continue...
Xi-Trump Summit in Doubt as Beijing Adopts Harder Line
Barely a month after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed “progress” in talks with Beijing, prospects for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi...
Sweden’s Austerity Blueprint: Lessons for France’s Fiscal Future
In the early 1990s, Sweden faced one of the worst economic crises in its modern history a collapse so severe that the finance minister...
Turkey’s Jet Gamble: Ankara Races to Reclaim the Skies
Turkey is moving urgently to restore its fading air power as regional rivals surge ahead. Once a rising defence powerhouse, Ankara now finds itself...
Iran Faces Economic Freefall and Rising Unrest as UN Sanctions Return
Iran is on the brink of a severe economic downturn, with analysts warning of a simultaneous recession and hyperinflation following the snapback of United...
Meloni’s Three-Year Mark: Stability Over Reform in Italy
Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister, has reached her third year in power a rare milestone in a country known for rapid government...