Beijing staged a carefully choreographed welcome for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, using the visit to underline China’s deepening partnership with Moscow only days after President Xi Jinping hosted U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin was received at the Great Hall of the People with the full ceremony of a state visit, including an honour…
For years, Israel’s economy and its stock market appeared to exist in parallel rather than together. The country developed a global reputation in cybersecurity, software, and advanced technology, yet international investors often preferred gaining exposure to Israeli companies through Nasdaq rather than through the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange itself. That distinction is becoming harder to…
The conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan are undermining the viability of Central Asia as an energy and transport hub. Eurasia’s trade corridors are fragmenting under the pressure of three simultaneously escalating conflicts. The Iran War has disrupted the world’s most critical sea lane. Ukraine is striking Russian oil export infrastructure across the Baltic, Black,…
Emmanuel Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, has held discussions with Frédéric Edem Hegbe, Togo’s Ambassador to the United States, aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic and security cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The meeting in Washington, D.C. focused on regional integration, trade, transportation, energy and cross-border development, with both diplomats stressing the…
For centuries, the idea of Turkic unity largely existed in history books, intellectual circles and cultural memory — tied together by shared language, traditions and the legacy of a civilisation that once stretched across Eurasia. Many leaders spoke of solidarity among Turkic nations, but few succeeded in turning that idea into a broader geopolitical vision…
Aysu Bicer 22 May 2026•Update: 22 May 2026 The Dutch government has agreed on a measure banning trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and the Syrian Golan Heights. The decision was approved by the Council of Ministers on Friday, according to local media reports. Dutch online…
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has urged Indians to conserve energy and prepare for difficult economic conditions amid the ongoing tensions involving the US, Iran and Israel. In a video shared on social media, the veteran actor spoke about the global impact of the West Asia conflict and explained why India must act responsibly during the crisis….
“The coordinated steps taken by Russia and China to shift settlements between them, between our countries as a whole, to national currencies have been of great significance. As a result, virtually all Russian-Chinese export-import operations are being carried out in rubles and yuan,” he said. Putin said Russia was ready to continue uninterrupted supplies of…
Three fully laden supertankers – including two Chinese vessels – crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, in a possible sign that Tehran may be starting to open up the vital waterway to more shipping traffic. The exit of the three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) came on the same day that Iran confirmed it…
The nearly simultaneous visits to China by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin highlight a profound shift in the global balance of power. As wars, sanctions, trade disputes and energy insecurity continue to unsettle the international system, Beijing is increasingly positioning itself not only as an economic superpower, but also as a…
