Nearly two months ago, India banned exports of non-basmati white rice, stoking fears of a world food crisis amid tight grain supplies caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Retail prices have…
The G20's robust response to the 2008 financial crisis "rescued a global financial system in free fall". It continues to affect positive change 15 years later.
Seven months after the earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria — the area that suffered the most from marginalisation policies before the Syrian conflict — the heavy cost of the…
China was the leading export destination of agricultural products from Ukraine secured by the Black Sea Grain Initiative as of 17 July 2023, the date of the suspension of the agreement, at eight…
BRICS has proven its international importance and its ability to drive global economic growth and innovation; it seeks to develop a unified and constructive global governance model and launch a…
China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually fall under Beijing's control. On its part, Taiwan sees itself as distinct from mainland China, with its own constitution and…
The takeover in Niger — led by soldiers belonging to the presidential guard — is just the latest in a string of coups that have taken place in Africa in recent years, with over 200 such attempts in…
While cutting emissions has become a key global priority to combat climate change, more than 300 new coal power plants are slated to come online in the coming five years
In June 2023 food prices in the United Kingdom were 17.3 percent higher than the previous year, while housing and energy costs were 12 percent higher. This month, prices increased to some degree in…
The prime minister in Baghdad must deal with the demands of the US, Iran and armed groups at home, while trying to prioritise his own national interests. Here's a three-option plan on how he can.