On the day the world recognized a Palestinian state I made my way, together with photographer Alex Levac, to a remote Palestinian village in the eastern part of the West Bank. The
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Several leading Western countries – Britain, Canada, Australia, and a group of EU members led by France – have announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood. They justified the move by saying that
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In the heart of Kyiv, behind antitank blocks and armed checkpoints, Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, embodies a quiet resilience that belies the extraordinary pressures of life at the epicentre of a
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NDB Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s exporters by hosting a successful Exporter Forum in Kandy, bringing together exporters, business leaders, and key stakeholders to share insights and explore strategies
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Three hours inland from Chennai, India, traffic crawls past rice fields and cow crossings until it reaches a cluster of white buildings: the cancer wing of Christian Medical College Vellore’s Ranipet Campus.
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Taiwan has suspended chip export restrictions it imposed on South Africa earlier this week, signaling unease over using its semiconductor industry as leverage in diplomatic disputes. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said
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A rapid shift toward electric vehicles is underway in developing countries, with adoption rates in some markets surpassing those in wealthier nations, according to BloombergNEF research highlighted on Bloomberg’s Zero podcast. Colin
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A unit of China’s sovereign wealth fund has booked more than $50 billion in paper gains from heavy buying of local exchange-traded funds, underscoring the scale of Beijing’s efforts to prop up
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. declared force majeure at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia after a massive mud flow left two employees dead and five missing, sending shockwaves through the global copper market. The mine,
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China is expected to maintain a central role in global rare-earth supply chains due to its technical expertise and cost competitiveness, according to Neo Performance Materials Inc., a leading Western producer of
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The world’s maritime transport sector, which carries more than 80 percent of global trade, is facing mounting pressures as growth slows, freight rates remain volatile, and geopolitical tensions reshape shipping routes. According
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The UN General Assembly turns 80 this week, and the mood is grim. It’s not just the awful motorcade traffic in New York (do yourself a favor, walk or take the subway).
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Chances are you’ve benefited from a nonprofit—whether by listening to public radio, adopting a pet from a shelter, attending a community arts event, or witnessing their support through local food pantries. Nonprofits
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An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 40 countries and territories has resulted in the recovery of USD 342 million in government-backed currencies and USD 97 million in physical and virtual assets, authorities announced today.
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In 2025, the Belt and Road Initiative celebrate 12 years of global cooperation between more than 150 countries. Beyond trade and infrastructure, its heartbeat lies in bringing people closer together. Film, as
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