The Lee Administration's recent consideration of deploying Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz has sparked backlash from civil society and even among Lee's supporters. As public opposition grows, questions arise about
The global economy is projected to slow significantly in 2025, with growth expected to drop to just 2.3%, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In its newly
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Gold prices fell in early Asian trading on Friday and are poised for their steepest weekly loss in six months. A stronger US dollar and waning safe-haven demand, driven by improved US-China
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by Our Correspondent in Doha As the Village People’s “YMCA” echoed through a glittering ballroom in Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took the stage to join US President Donald Trump,
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Despite a much-heralded 90-day truce in the US-China trade war, businesses that rely on the flow of critical materials across the Pacific are finding little reason to celebrate. As reported by the
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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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Former FBI Director James Comey is at the center of a political firestorm following an Instagram post that critics say contained a veiled call for violence against President Donald Trump. On Thursday,
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In remarks that could derail renewed hopes for peace between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that no meaningful progress will be made in negotiations until he meets directly
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The Trump administration is considering adding several major Chinese semiconductor companies to a U.S. export blacklist, a move that could further escalate tensions with Beijing and complicate ongoing trade negotiations. According to
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Donald Trump’s return to the global stage in his second term has been marked by a familiar swagger. He pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, broker peace in
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Container bookings from China to the United States have skyrocketed by nearly 300% after both countries agreed to a temporary 90-day pause on most tariffs, offering a much-needed boost to global shipping
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Benjamin Netanyahu has long claimed to have President Donald Trump’s ear, but as the US president tours the Middle East this week, signs suggest the Israeli prime minister’s influence may be fading.
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A controversial executive order signed by the U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited what the Financial Times describes as a “gold rush” for deep-sea minerals — one that could transform global supply
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok came under scrutiny this week after repeatedly referencing racially charged and false narratives—such as “white genocide” in South Africa—in response to unrelated questions on X (formerly Twitter),
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The patience, strategic thinking, and chess-like approach of China’s leadership have once again proven their strength. Even one of the oldest weekly publications in the world, the British conservative Spectator, ran a cover story with
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by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent Asia’s skies are entering a new era of military competition, as recent events spanning South Asia to the Indo-Pacific underscore the escalating pace of aerial warfare technology
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