Is the global economic order unravelling?
Counting the Cost Is the global economic order unravelling? As the United States pushes its ‘America First’ agenda, its partners are edging towards China and new alliances are being formed.…
China warns against US ‘military adventurism’ as Iran tensions escalate
China warns against US ‘military adventurism’ as Iran tensions escalate
China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin
China warns Australia against taking back control of key port in Darwin China’s envoy says Beijing will ‘take measures’ to defend Chinese firm’s interests if Canberra takes over Port Darwin.…
Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025
Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025 The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing operations will cost $93m a month. US National Guard members gather…
Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes?
Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes? Bangladesh’s era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force…
LIVE: Iran warns of quick retaliation as Trump revives US threats
Iran pushes back after Trump says Tehran can either negotiate ‘a fair and equitable deal’ or face a US ‘armada’.
Banks shut, futures uncertain one year after M23 rebels seized DRC’s Goma
Banks shut, futures uncertain one year after M23 rebels seized DRC’s Goma A year since the M23’s lightning offensive led to the fall of North Kivu’s capital, residents struggle to…
Elon Musk’s Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue
Elon Musk’s Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue Musk’s electric car company says it will invest $2bn in artificial intelligence start-up as part of pivot away from auto market.…
‘Even the dead were not spared’: Israeli’s Gaza desecration compounds grief
‘Even the dead were not spared’: Israeli’s Gaza desecration compounds grief Israeli search for the last captive’s remains in Gaza defiled at least 250 graves, leaving families devastated and uncertain…
Aoun’s tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm
Aoun’s tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy does not succeed.…