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Why Australia should say ‘why not’ to Riyadh carefully
A bargain this large cracks open more than balance sheets; it opens an avenue for a different kind of diplomacy. In mid-November 2025, announcements...
Guinea-Bissau Can Transform by Building Accountable Leadership, Resuscitating the Economy
The sudden unconstitutional change of government in the Portuguese-speaking Guinea-Bissau, in late November 2025, was condemned in uncertain terms by the African Union and...
Global Manufacturing Slumps Across Europe and Asia as Demand Falters, Tariff Risks Mount
Manufacturing activity weakened sharply in November across major European and Asian economies, according to new purchasing managers’ surveys released Monday. The euro zone, China...
Gunvor Eyes U.S. Energy Deals to Repair Trump-Era Tensions
Gunvor is exploring fresh investments in U.S. oil and gas assets a move that could help ease strained relations with the Trump administration after...
Behind diplomatic crisis, Japan’s economic slide
On October 21, Sanae Takaichi, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was voted in as the 104th prime minister of Japan;...
“America First” And Planetary Survival: A Primal Contradiction
"The egocentric ideal of a future reserved for those who have managed to attain egoistically the extremity of `everyone for himself' is false and...
Europe must step out of the shadow
“Nothing grows in the shadow of great trees,” said the sculptor Constantin Brâncuși when he left his master, Rodin. He wasn’t rebelling for rebellion’s...
Ukrainian Entrepreneur Max Polyakov Backs Skyrora in Major UK Space Investment
Scotland-based rocket company Skyrora has secured a major boost in its latest funding round, thanks to a strategic investment from Ukrainian entrepreneur Max Polyakov....
Germany’s 2026 Budget: Key Takeaways and What Matters
Germany's parliament will approve the 2026 budget on Friday, marking a significant departure from years of strict financial discipline. The core budget will total...
India’s Q2 Growth Hits 8.2%, Beating All Forecasts
India's economy experienced significant growth of 8.2% year-on-year in the July-September quarter, up from 7.8% in the previous quarter. This growth was driven by...