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Why the Trump-Xi Summit in 2026 Is Really About Iran
Trump arrives in Beijing on May 14. The summit was originally scheduled for March, then postponed because the US got embroiled in a war...
ASEAN Summit Opens With Energy Security and Middle East Crisis in Focus
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations began a major summit in the Philippines on Thursday as rising global tensions and energy supply...
Australia Orders LNG Exporters to Reserve 20 Percent Gas Supply for Domestic Market
Australia has announced a major energy policy shift requiring liquefied natural gas exporters on the east coast to reserve 20 percent of their gas...
‘Africa Forward Summit’ Envisions Sustainable, Balanced Partnerships
For decades, France and all of Europe have been key partners, providing diverse development support for Africa. But the time has indeed changed. With...
Russia’s Initiative to Tap Best Minds Reinforces Aspect of Multilateralism
In this conversation, the founder and chief executive director of the Voluntary Resettlement Assistance Center, "The Way Home," and co-partner of the Repatriate Initiative,...
Why More British Women Are Taking Control of Their Money
For a long time, the world of investing in the UK was seen as a male-dominated space. High street banks and traditional firms often...
Egyptian military bases: a strategic linchpin for China’s interests in the Eastern Med and Red Sea
Chinese military and intelligence analyses for 2025 and 2026 indicate that China views the expansion of the Egyptian Armed Forces in establishing numerous naval...
Australia unveils 10.7 billion dollar fuel security plan with national reserve push
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major fuel security package worth 10.7 billion dollars as Australia faces ongoing concerns over supply disruptions. The...
Asia stock markets hit record highs on AI boom as yen surges and oil prices fall
Global markets rallied after Donald Trump signalled progress toward a potential agreement with Iran, easing fears around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route...
Dollar weakens on US Iran deal optimism while yen surges on intervention bets
The US dollar slipped against major currencies after signals from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio suggested progress toward a potential agreement with Iran. Trump...