Why the U.S. and China Are Taking Opposite Sides in the Energy Transition
Global economies are increasingly splitting into two opposing camps when it comes to energy policy. While many nations…
Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support
Hong Kong’s finance chief has confirmed the city will achieve an early operating account surplus thanks to strong…
The global implications of the US military operation in Venezuela
The potential ripple effects of the United States’ military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026 extend well…
China Is Trouncing The U.S. In Critical Trillion-Dollar Tech Race
China appears to be winning the international tech race, and it isn’t particularly close. (Credit: Pla2na on Shutterstock)…
bne IntelliNews – Iran denies alleged plan to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico
Diplomatic tensions have flared between Washington, Tel Aviv, Tehran and Mexico City over allegations that Iran plotted to…
Indonesia awaits UN mandate for Gaza peace mission
October 30, 2025 JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia will await for a mandate from the United Nations Security Council…
Decision on sending troops for Gaza peace force ‘in process, has to be finalised’: Pakistan Defence Minister
October 29, 2025 ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that a decision on sending Pakistani…
Global asset or frontier for extraction? COP30 is a reckoning for the Amazon
In November, the world will turn its attention to the Brazilian city of Belém, as it hosts the…
7 New Books on Russia and Its War in Ukraine
What prompted Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine? Is it part of a wider war with the…
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns U.S. is headed for civil war
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio is always on the lookout for the next issue that could derail the…
The Global Pressure Gauge: The Doomsday Clock Revisited
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The last few days have demonstrated that the centre of Donald Trump’s politics is less policy than personal…