Japan is preparing to arrange 1 trillion yen ($6.35bn) in private-sector investment in Bangladesh over the next five years, marking an effort to expand commercial engagement with one of South Asia’s largest
Amid heightened geopolitical tensions with Pakistan, India is witnessing a sweeping wave of economic, travel, and cultural boycotts targeting not only its traditional rival but also countries seen as aligned with Islamabad
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Each year, the anointed elite flew to Davos to witness Klaus Schwab’s pageantry—where lofty proclamations drowned out the unresolved crises of poverty, health emergencies, and food insecurity. They gathered in alpine luxury,
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HSBC Holdings Plc is reorganizing its capital markets and corporate advisory divisions into a new unified business, aiming to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing private credit market, the London-based bank
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Editorial “A lot of people are starving,” Donald Trump declared bluntly, standing beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Gulf, his voice imbued with the rare gravitas of genuine lament. “We’re going to
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In his condolence message on the occasion of the notable Uruguayan leader, José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, the Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, emphasised: ‘His extraordinary life recalls the dark era of Washington-backed military dictatorships’.
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The World Economic Forum’s founder, Klaus Schwab, once regarded as a visionary who turned the annual Davos meeting into a global crossroads of political and business power, now finds himself embroiled in
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The European Union’s general court has ruled against the European Commission for refusing to disclose text messages exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the
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Turkey is fast becoming a cornerstone of European security strategy, as its burgeoning defense industry and strategic geography make it an indispensable NATO ally in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. According to
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China is now Latin America’s second-largest trading partner, and the region has become the second-largest destination for overseas Chinese investment, with 600.8 billion U.S. dollars in stock by the end of 2023.
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Editorial According to local media reports, Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, has reaffirmed that Japan has been a victim of corruption in Sri Lanka. Let that not be misunderstood as
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The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), responsible for one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies, has announced it will disband, bringing an end to its 40-year armed campaign against the Turkish state. The move
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Big Tech has replaced capitalism’s twin pillars – markets and profit – with its platforms and rents. ~ Yanis Varoufakis, Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism The Spectres of Capital The world we inhabit today
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The trees The quotation “Missing the wood for the trees” means being unable to see the whole picture or larger context because one is fixated on minor details or individual components. It suggests a
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Ukraine has accused Hungary of operating a covert spy network on its territory, with the aim of preparing for a potential military incursion into Ukraine’s western Zakarpattia region. As first reported by
More The terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, India, which killed 26 innocent tourists of the Hindu religion, sent shockwaves around the world. India has accused Pakistan of sending trained terrorists to
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