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Diego-Garcia Deal Hangs in the Balance

The fate of the Indian Ocean’s militarised islands hangs in the balance as the U.S. delays a deal on the British handover to Mauritius.

UAE Unlocks Opportunities in the African Continent

The UAE and Kenya sign a groundbreaking trade pact, unlocking billion-dollar opportunities for East Africa.

Xi Jinping Suggests Stronger China-Vietnam Cooperation for Growth 

President Xi Jinping called for enhanced collaboration between China and Vietnam during a phone call on Wednesday.

America First: America’s Great Firewall?

As the U.S. Supreme Court discusses legislation on TikTok, America inches closer to creating its own version of China's internet restrictions.

A Boost to North Korea’s Military Strategy

North Korea's advancements in hypersonic missile technology mark a significant escalation in the proliferation of advanced weaponry to state and non-state actors globally.

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A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar

Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.

From Chagos to the Gulf: the New Island Rush

As Chagos and other islands become pawns for global powers, international rules are fading and a new era of raw control over the world’s vital sea lanes is beginning.

IMF and EBRD: Can Big Cash Stop Economic Fallout?

As global conflicts disrupt energy markets, global banks prepare massive rescue funds for states struggling with rising prices and crippling debt burdens.

Iran Crisis Puts Ireland on the Sharp End

As oil stops flowing, Ireland's crisis warns that trade-led states are now on the global front line.

How the Iran Ceasefire is Realigning the Gulf and Europe

US-Iran ceasefire, GCC stability, Brent oil drop, and Lebanon escalation reshape Gulf strategy and global energy markets.