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US Warns Spain to ‘Be Very Careful’ Over Growing China Ties
Spain needs to be cautious as it strengthens its relationship with China, especially concerning important areas like data, defense, and telecommunications, according to Benjamin...
Distant Water Cannot Quench a Nearby Fire: Why Europe’s China Strategy Arrives Too Late and Aims Too Low
In the space of ten days, President Xi Jinping received the two leaders most capable of reshaping the global economic order. President Donald Trump...
Suspension of India-Africa Forum Summit 2026
The 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), originally scheduled for May 28 to May 31, 2026, in New Delhi, has been deferred to a later...
Strategic Integration of Ionian Upstream Assets into the Adriatic Energy Grid: Securing the Southern Flank
The South-North axis of the Ionian Sea offers Europe one of its few immediate pathways for structural energy reinforcement without requiring colossal new infrastructure...
UK Hits Russian Crypto Networks with Fresh Sanctions
On Tuesday, Britain imposed sanctions on Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks, and financial networks that it claims help Russia avoid existing restrictions. These sanctions include...
European Shares Slip as US Strikes on Iran Dampen Peace Deal Hopes and Push Oil Higher
European shares edged lower on Tuesday as hopes for an imminent de-escalation in the Middle East conflict faded following fresh U.S. strikes on Iran,...
Critical Minerals Rush Risks Creating Global Oversupply, Industry Warns
Western governments are pouring tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals projects as they attempt to reduce dependence on China for materials essential...
China and Pakistan Agree to Revamp Economic Corridor and Expand Gwadar Port
China and Pakistan have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation and accelerate the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, with a renewed focus on...
Hong Kong Stocks Rise as Chipmaking Optimism Eases Beijing Capital Control Concerns
Stocks in Hong Kong advanced on Tuesday as investor enthusiasm surrounding China’s semiconductor ambitions outweighed concerns over Beijing’s latest crackdown on illegal cross-border investment...
China in the Middle East: Logistics Access or Strategic Expansion?
China manages its logistical presence in the Middle East through a strategy of using civilian ports for long-term military purposes to safeguard its interests...