Fitch downgrades China’s sovereign credit rating
On 3 April 2025, Fitch Ratings, a global ratings agency, downgraded China’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘A+’…
Spain’s Sánchez goes to China to appease Xi as trade wars begin
MADRID/BEIJING: While the rest of Europe seeks to derisk from China and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign…
Charles III conquers Rome, charms Italy
King Charles III undertook a significant diplomatic visit to Rome today, further solidifying the historic relationship between the United Kingdom…
Trump hits a 90 pause on tariffs on most partners, markets rejoice
WASHINGTON DC: In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump announced on April 9, 2025, a 90-day pause on most…
China undermines sanctions, arms IRGC & fuels terrorism
BEIJING: China’s aggressive policies have reached increased in recent years arming the IRGC, fueling terrorism. The latest U.S. Department of…
Democracy at risk in Bangladesh with attempts to rig elections
DHAKA: The Election Commission of Bangladesh has launched the registration process for newpolitical parties ahead of the December parliamentary elections,…
Unprepared for Tomorrow: Pakistan’s Climate Challenge
As global temperatures continue to rise, Pakistan faces an alarming vulnerability to climate change, ranking among the most at-risk nations…
The death of European democracy starts with the sentence against Le Pen
PARIS: From the fall of the Bastille, which defined the beginning of European democracy to the death of democracy Paris…
China’s Support for Pro-China Fringe Parties in Germany
The new parliament in Germany convenes on March 25. All eyes are on Friedrich Merz, who will formally take over…
