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“They Were Not Protesting”: Inside Tanzania’s Election Violence
At around 8:30 p.m. on October 31, life in Mjimwema, a hillside neighbourhood overlooking Lake Victoria in the Tanzanian city of Mwanza, appeared ordinary....
Lebanese Army Claims Control Over South, Eyes Remaining Threats
The Lebanese army announced on Thursday that it had effectively established a state monopoly on arms in southern Lebanon. Officials described the achievement as...
Last Russia-U.S. Nuclear Treaty Nears Expiry, Uncertainty Looms
Even at the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union negotiated a series of nuclear arms treaties to prevent...
China Financials Weigh on Blue-Chips, Tech and AI Offer Bright Spots
China’s blue-chip stocks fell on Thursday as investors booked profits in financial shares, while Hong Kong equities declined following overnight weakness on Wall Street....
Oil Holds, Stocks Dip Amid Geopolitics and U.S. Jobs Data
Oil prices steadied on Thursday following a recent slide, as investors balanced concerns about higher Venezuelan output against potential U.S. restrictions. U.S. crude rose...
U.S. Pressure and Political Realignment Fuel Investor Optimism in Latin America
Investor sentiment toward Latin America has turned increasingly bullish as U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertive moves in Venezuela and support for market-friendly leaders elsewhere...
China’s Anti-Dumping Probe Jolts Japan’s Chip-Chemical Sector Amid Rising Tech Tensions
Shares of major Japanese chemical manufacturers fell after China announced an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane, a key chemical used in semiconductor production....
Why Maduro’s Ousting Is Phase One in Preparing for Iran
On January 3, 2026, the United States executed a dramatic military operation in Venezuela that culminated in the capture and removal of President Nicolás...
Ukraine’s Post-War Reconstruction May Fuel Billion-Dollar European Deals
While global attention remains fixed on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the potential post-war reconstruction of Ukraine is emerging as a major...
Trump Unveils Plan to Sell Venezuelan Oil Amid U.S. Coordination With Caracas
President Donald Trump announced a plan on Tuesday to refine and sell 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil that had been trapped in...