Oman Proposes Preferential Trade and Investment Agreement with China
Sultan Haitham of Oman’s visit to Beijing signals a push to expand economic cooperation, with proposed joint investments spanning renewable…
The Algorithmic Architecture of Authoritarianism
The modern Big Brother does not need a telescreen in every living room, it is enough to control the interconnected…
Binance Freezes Billions in Assets after $6.3 Billion Breach Rocks Cryptocurrency Markets
The potentially record-breaking crypto heist triggers a selloff in major digital currencies as Binance suspends transactions and pledges to cover…
Global Aid Crisis Deepens as Military Spending Reaches Record $2.9 Trillion, SIPRI Warns
New research warns that cuts to development and humanitarian assistance could undermine global security, even as wealthy nations allocate unprecedented…
Europe’s Gen Z Protests Gain Momentum as Young People Demand Economic Change and Political Accountability
From France and Belgium to Serbia and Albania, a growing youth-led protest movement is challenging governments over rising living costs,…
Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Brazil
In Brazil, 80-year-old Lula won more than 51% of Sunday’s vote, compared with approximately 48% for Bolsonaro.
Global Debt Surpasses $365 Trillion as Soaring Borrowing Costs Fuel Unrest Across Europe
Worldwide debt held by governments, businesses and households increased by approximately $10 trillion during the first half of 2026, reaching…
Thousands of Students and Teachers Protest in Greece as Europe’s Cost-of-Living Unrest Spreads
Housing affordability emerged as one of the central grievances among Greek students, many of whom say existing government assistance falls…
The World Economy Is Betting on AI. What If the Payoff Comes Late?
The biggest risk to the AI thesis may not be technological failure. It may be a timing mismatch between spending…
NATO Boosts Black Sea Military Presence after Deadly Drone Attacks
Across the drone attacks incidents in the Black Sea, at least 23 sailors have been reported dead or missing.
Trump’s Approval Rating Plunges to Historic Low Ahead of Midterm Elections
With Republicans facing the possibility of losing one or both chambers of Congress, the November elections are emerging as a…
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia as Tensions with Trump Deepen
The scale of the attack marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which Kyiv has increasingly…
With No October Surprise in Sight, Republicans Try to Save Themselves
The cracks in Republican Party unity in the U.S. extend far beyond fuel policy
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire as Zelenskiy Awaits Details
Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy facilities, following…
Israel’s Strategy to Break Its Isolation in Latin America
Peru remains among the countries maintaining traditionally strong economic, technological and security cooperation with Israel.
Europe’s Far Right Challenges Rising Defense Spending and Support for Ukraine
European countries and Canada are expected to spend about $634 billion on core defense requirements this year, an increase of…
Why Capital Markets Matter for National Development
In the Islamic world, the mudaraba partnership enabled investors and entrepreneurs to share profits and losses, supporting commerce across vast…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Demands Red Sea Access as Regional Tensions Rise
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has renewed his call for access to the Red Sea.
