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Global South peace efforts are transforming international mediation as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and BRICS nations step into diplomatic roles…

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When gold briefly touched US$5,600 per troy ounce earlier this year — a price that would have seemed fantastical a…

The Private Firms Powering China’s Military AI Push

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China's private firms are winning its military AI bids — and Washington doesn't seem to grasp the implications. In February…

Trump Extends Iran Talks Deadline amid Sell-Off on Wall Street

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President Trump extended the Iran strike deadline to April 6 after Wall Street suffered its worst day since the conflict…

Indonesia’s Danantara Shifts to Investment Phase, Targets 7% Returns — Sovereign Wealth Fund Enters Deployment Era Under Prabowo’s Ambitious Vision

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The morning light over Jakarta's financial district has a way of making ambition look achievable. In the gleaming corridors of…

AI is dressing up greed as progress on creative rights

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There are two narratives battling for the soul of the creative economy. In one, Silicon Valley venture capitalists cast themselves…

Iran’s Tenacious Regime and the Future of the Gulf

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Iran's tenacious regime and the future of the Gulf hangs in the balance as Mojtaba Khamenei vows Hormuz closure, oil…

Brent Crosses $100 as Indian Tanker Path Corrected Near Strait of Hormuz

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A single misread ship position sent oil markets through a psychological threshold. What it reveals about the fragility wired into…

Iran Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed: Mojtaba Khamenei’s First Statement Signals Escalation as Oil Surges Past $100

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Flames from the Safesea Vishnu illuminated the night sky over the Khor Al Zubair Port near Basra this week, painting…

Pakistan’s 5G Era Begins: Pilot Projects Launch Next Week After Record $510 Million Spectrum Auction

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Pakistan 5G pilot projects start next week following $507M spectrum auction. How 5G will change internet speeds Pakistan from 4…