China’s ascent as a global power has reshaped not only economic and political dynamics but also the international arms trade. Over the past several decades, China has steadily expanded its military capabilities
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The close of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, should be seen for what it is: not a diplomatic success, not even a respectable near-miss, but another
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Missile inventories have become a focal point in the ongoing military confrontation with Iran. The Alma Research and Education Center estimates Iran’s ballistic missile count has fallen from 2,500 at the beginning of the
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On 28 February 2026, the United States and the Zionist regime, through an unlawful act of aggression contrary to the fundamental principles of international law, acted against the territorial integrity and national
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China’s net overseas assets climbed 28 percent year-on-year to reach $4.07 trillion by the end of last year, marking a significant shift in its global financial standing. The surge was driven in
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Speculation is mounting in Sri Lanka’s political arena that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), now a ruling force, may be steering the country toward the one‑party state. The allegation was recently voiced
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In 1989, the Iron Curtain was cracking, and a young Viktor Orbán delivered a speech that would become emblematic of Hungary’s democratic rebirth. Standing before a crowd honoring Imre Nagy, the postwar
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On March 24, 2026, two members of a so-called “death squad” (state-backed armed militia) were killed when unidentified gunmen – suspected Baloch insurgents – attacked them in the Paroom area of Panjgur
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A prolonged delay in holding Provincial Council elections in Sri Lanka has created what one senior Tamil lawmaker describes as a “massive administrative gap,” raising concerns about governance, development, and democratic representation
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A renewed call for unity among Tamil political parties has emerged from northern Sri Lanka at a moment many observers describe as pivotal for the island’s constitutional future. The Jaffna Press Club,
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Wealth managers are increasingly orchestrating evacuations for their clients from the Middle East following the recent strikes on Iran, a shift that underscores the expanding role of family offices and advisory firms
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Emirates has obtained “war risk” insurance at a rate that industry insiders describe as “outrageously” low, allowing the airline to continue operations from Dubai despite the ongoing US and Israel strikes on
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China is cracking down on the growing practice of storing human ashes in unoccupied apartments, known as “bone ash” apartments, as a way to circumvent rising cemetery costs, according to the Financial
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India on Monday unveiled proposed changes to its Information Technology law that would make government advisories and clarifications legally binding for major internet platforms, including Meta, Google, and X. This move marks
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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday publicly urged U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene and halt the ongoing war in the Gulf, stressing that only the U.S. leader could prevent further
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