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Taiwan Launches Civil Defence Guide, Says It’s Not to Alarm Public
Taiwan's defence ministry introduced its updated civil defence handbook, aiming to prepare citizens for potential crises, like a possible attack from China, which claims...
19th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Faces Delay
The European Commission is postponing the presentation of its next sanctions package against Russia as it seeks an appropriate response to the Trump administration's...
Wall Street and U.S. Corporations Prepare for Further Tariff Disruptions
Wall Street is getting ready for possible market volatility following a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of tariffs, which could upset Corporate America...
U.S. Targets China’s Global Port Holdings in Maritime Push
BackgroundChina has spent years building a vast global network of ports, particularly through state-owned giants like COSCO, as part of its Belt and Road...
Foreign Investors Eye China’s $19 Trillion Stock Market Again
BackgroundFor years, China’s stock markets were viewed with skepticism by global investors, particularly after trade tensions with the U.S. and regulatory crackdowns made them...
Starmer Banks on Trump’s Royal Welcome for Political Shield
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing for the royal welcome of U. S. President Donald Trump during his state visit to Britain this week....
US-Qatar Defense Agreement Advances Amid Gaza Mediation Efforts
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Qatar and the United States are close to finalising an enhanced defence cooperation agreement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, days...
Para-Diplomacy Underpinning the India-China Diplomatic Thaw: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Rahul Karan Reddy and Tridivesh Singh Maini
The widely hailed diplomatic re-engagement between India and China has resulted in agreements on key aspects of...
The Internal Dilemmas of BRICS: Delivery Gaps and Limits to South–South Solidarity
Symbolism and Stagnation
“BRICS in the international system: very relevant countries, but a group of limited importance.” (Viola, 2015)
In 2009, BRICS held its first leaders’...
US and China Agree on TikTok Deal Ahead of Trump-Xi Call
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The U.S. and China have reached a framework agreement to transfer ownership of TikTok to U.S.-based control, a deal expected to be finalized...