TLE DESK: Sudan’s army-backed government has released a report saying it found no evidence of chemical contamination two months after the United States imposed sanctions […]
Germany’s US exports hit four-year low as tariffs bite
TLE DESK: German exports to the United States dropped in July to their lowest level since 2021, data showed Monday,…
Tough negotiations and uncertainty ahead of OPEC+ meeting
TLE DESK: Uncertainty loomed over what Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance would decide…
EU ban impact: India’s diesel exports to Europe skyrocket; 137% surge in August shipments
TLE DESK: The European Union’s new restrictions on Russia’s crude oil have led to a massive surge in diesel shipments…
Asia markets down as gold hits fresh high
TLE DESK: Asia markets were down on Wednesday while gold extended its six-day rally after reaching a record high as investors sought safe havens following […]
Israeli ‘annexation’ cannot halt push for Palestinian state recognition: Macron
TLE DESK: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said Israel cannot stop a push towards the recognition of a Palestinian state through its expanded offensive […]
International Relations at a Crossroads: Successes, Failures, and the Elusive Quest for Peace
Atia Ibnat Rifah: International Relations (IR) came into existence in 1919 with a very clear mission: to save humanity from falling into another disaster like […]
South Korea posts record semiconductor exports in August
TLE DESK: South Korea recorded its highest ever monthly semiconductor exports in August despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucial […]
‘Serious danger’ if Trump controls US monetary policy: ECB chief
TLE DESK: European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that it would be very dangerous for the global economy if US President Donald Trump […]
Alibaba soars but Asia markets dip
TLE DESK: Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba boosted the Hang Seng on Monday, but other Asian markets mostly fell back after Wall Street retreated from record […]
Indonesia cuts lawmaker perks as president tries to quell protests
TLE DESK: Indonesia cut financial perks for lawmakers on Sunday, after at least five people were killed in protests against economic hardship that have escalated into anger […]
China manufacturing shrinks in August despite new US trade truce
TLE DESK: factory output ticked up in August but still recorded a fifth straight month of contraction, official data showed on Sunday, as trade talks […]
Climate Finance and the North-South Divide: A Call for Justice and Solidarity
Azizul Hakim Rakib: Often, the world’s poorer populations, who have done the least to warm the planet, are the ones most affected by climate change. […]