A former Australian defence official’s decision to invoke an “aggressive Indonesia” while arguing for the strategic value of Aukus submarines has created an awkward moment for relations between Canberra and Jakarta. Michael
In a surprising move, the United States has begun sharing classified intelligence with Syria’s new government, led by Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group previously designated as a terrorist organization by Washington.
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The book Sikhs: A Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture is an exceptional literary and visual compendium that chronicles the multifaceted journey of the Sikh community, exploring their history, spirituality,
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Microsoft’s growing independence from OpenAI raises questions about the future of their partnership. As competition intensifies in the AI market, signs of divergence have become increasingly clear. The Backstory: From Alliance to
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Former US President Joe Biden, a self-professed Catholic, has joined an African-American Masonic lodge as a ‘Master Mason’. The Vatican takes a dim view of Freemasonry, and Catholics who join the fraternal
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George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist often regarded as a master of wielding soft power, is facing an unprecedented challenge to his influence. The erosion of key political alliances, compounded by the emergence
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In a candid and extensive interview with The Times (UK), Bill Gates opened up about his extraordinary success, personal life, and the challenges he faces as he nears 70. The conversation provides
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Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a decline in December 2024, falling to USD 6.09 billion from USD 6.45 billion in November 2024, according to data released by the Central Bank of
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As reported by the Financial Times, China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), has injected a record 2.2 trillion yuan ($300 billion) into the financial system this week. This unprecedented
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As reported by The Financial Times, Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has eased its monetary policy for the first time in four years, citing rising global trade tensions
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As reported by The Financial Times, India’s banking sector is grappling with slower credit growth and rising bad debts following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) measures to curb “exuberant” retail lending.
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India’s ambition to become a global economic superpower by 2047 may be at risk, as the country grapples with slowing GDP growth and an increasingly ageing population. Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
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A new survey by the Claims Conference has highlighted a disturbing decline in Holocaust awareness among young Germans, with one in nine adults unaware of the atrocity, and a quarter unable to
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify documents relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights icon Martin Luther King
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Donald Trump’s push for a new era of American energy dominance is set to face resistance from Wall Street, according to US shale executives, who argue that investor caution and economic pressures
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered public transport in Bangkok to be free for a week starting Saturday in an urgent effort to combat the city’s severe smog problem. The measure,
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