The United Nations forecast global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down from last yearâs estimate, citing higher US tariffs, policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. UN economists see growth r...
The successes and setbacks of 2025 show why international cooperation matters more than ever....
A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year....
The country plans to reinforce its dominance of global manufacturing, despite persistent deflation at home and rising tensions abroad...
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2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power....
Doha Forum 2025 brought world leaders together to confront rising global tensions, deepen EUâGCC ties and support Syriaâs transition. With Qatarâs mediation role in focus, the Forum emphasized moving ...
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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the United States was âbreaking free from international rulesâ, and âgradually turning awayâ from some of its allies. Macron delivered his annual...
2025 saw the US-China rivalry weaponize every layer of the technology stackâfrom minerals to models to military doctrine....
The demonstrations, which were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic Republic government. Germany's foreign minister condemned violence ag...
Security forces reportedly used tear gas on demonstrators at the Tehran Grand Bazaar as they held a sit-in. The protests, triggered by rising cost of living, are now into their 10th day....
Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity....
Authoritarian leader withstood previous attempts to oust him but presided over collapse of countryâs economy...
The demonstrations, which were sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic regime. Donald Trump has said the US will hit Iran "very hard" if prote...
The demonstrations, which were sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic regime. Donald Trump has said the US will hit Iran "very hard" if prote...
Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens travelling for tourism and business, local media reported on Wednesday citing government sources, in a move that would mark a signif...
Data from selection of companies and start-ups suggests limited success in hiring from embattled auto sector...
Myanmar began a second round of voting Sunday in the country's first general election since a takeover that installed a military government five years ago. Voting expanded to additional townships incl...
A Thai fortune-teller was arrested in Pattaya on Thursday after being accused of telling a client she would soon face bad luck and lose a valuable possession on New Yearâs Day, then allegedly making g...