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Political economists are trained to ask a simple question when confronted with puzzling events: cui bono—who gains? More often than not, that …

Women and children, relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters, sit near a wall inside al-Hol camp in the desert region of Syria’s …

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) yesterday voted to cut short its National Congress, in a possible sign of unanimity about the …

The financial performance of Indian corporates is expected to improve in FY27, with their credit metrics seen relatively stable, according to ratings …

As protests once again spread across Iranian cities in recent weeks, observers asked a familiar question: Is the Islamic Republic finally nearing …

As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will impose tariffs on eight European allies …

The third quarter (Q3) financial results have not started off on an exciting note. What has clearly stood out is the hit …

When United States President Donald Trump returned to office 12 months ago, he promised to slash the country’s trade deficit, which had …

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at how Europe is responding to escalating tensions over Greenland, the growing mandate of …

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is doing his best to maintain a diplomatic balancing act among China, Japan, and the United States …

new video loaded: Fire at Pakistani Mall Leaves Over 20 Dead A fire tore through one of the busiest wholesale markets in …

One year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, U.S. democracy has not collapsed. Elections still take place. Courts still sit. Congress still legislates, …

President Trump is attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos this year with fellow world leaders who seek answers on Ukraine …

The impact of the Hindu majoritarian influence on India’s education was visible yet again recently, when the National Medical Commission (NMC), a …

Indian negotiators have sought easier access to steel scrap produced in the European Union under their upcoming trade deal as a workaround …

In the last week, the Islamic Republic perpetrated the greatest massacre in modern Iranian history. In response to massive popular protests against …

Rare earth supply chains have become a central concern in global politics. As China has increasingly deployed export controls on rare earths, …

ELIM, Alaska—Roughly 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle, this Inupiaq village stands between mountains and the slate-gray waters of Norton Bay. …

Following his surprise military intervention in Venezuela, in which U.S. forces struck targets and captured President Nicolas Maduro, U.S. President Trump has …

new video loaded: Canada and China Will Lower Some Tariffs in ‘New Strategic Partnership’ Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada announced that …

On Feb. 15, 1991, as coalition bombs fell on Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, President George H.W. Bush addressed the Iraqi people. …

When Western firms pursued a boost in shareholder value by outsourcing manufacturing to lower production costs, it rewired global competition. In searching …

China quietly mobilized thousands of fishing boats twice in recent weeks to form massive floating barriers of at least 200 miles long, …

Washington, DC – Donald Trump says his goal in Iran is to “win”. But the United States president has no easy path to …

The uprising in Iran that resulted in a deadly crackdown last week was fueled at its root by economic grievances. Iran’s currency …

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Vali Nasr, a professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, about how President Trump’s threats …

The Australian government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially …

new video loaded: A Crane Collapse in Thailand Killed 2, One Day After a Similar Tragedy A crane collapsed on an expressway …

In a Washington Post op-ed last November, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te committed his country to raising defense spending from roughly 2.4 percent …

At the end of this week, Marc Knapper, the current U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, will conclude his four-year tenure in the country. …