South China Sea

Two Arteries, One Lifeline: Somaliland and Taiwan Talk Maritime Cooperation

Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties amid Chinese pressure, defending sovereignty and maritime trade routes from Red Sea to East Asia.

Yonaguni: A New Frontier for China-Taiwan

The militarisation of Yonaguni island amid China-Taiwan tensions sparks debate—security stronghold or geopolitical risk for island residents?

The Battle for Influence in the Pacific

The Pacific region has become a focal point of strategic competition between Australia and China, as both nations vie for influence through aid, infrastructure investments, and diplomatic initiatives, reshaping regional dynamics.

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Revolut Forces Europe’s Old Banks to Go Digital Faster

Revolut's latest expansion shows how digital-only banking is forcing Europe's old lenders to adapt faster, even where trust still lives in the branch.

Crisis by Design: South Africa’s Migrant Crisis

Mobs in Mossel Bay killed five Mozambicans last weekend and reminded South Africa of its oldest political alibi, blaming the foreigner and sparing the system.

Ghana Warns Travellers as South Africa’s Violence Spreads

Ghana's warning against non-essential travel to South Africa shows that xenophobic violence there is no longer only a domestic crisis but a regional diplomatic problem.

Why Iran Keeps Sending Missiles Into Kuwait

Kuwait's air defences fired again this week, intercepting incoming waves of missiles and drones as Tehran froze nuclear talks and oil prices climbed.

SoftBank Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Against the Energy Crisis

SoftBank wagers €75bn on French nuclear electricity for Europe's largest AI campus, as conflict-driven energy prices threaten the global compute race.