When free speech becomes a target
Free speech is no longer threatened only by censorship or law. In this age, it is threatened by bullets, court orders, and opaque takedown notices. The assassination of Charlie Kirk,…
Economy
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UK-China trade talks resume after 7 years with Business Secretary Peter Kyle’s visit
The UK and China are set to restart high-level trade discussions this week after a seven-year pause, with Britain’s new Business Secretary Peter Kyle preparing to negotiate access for British…
Poland says Russian drones breached airspace, were shot down
Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace during a large-scale Russian attack on western Ukraine on Wednesday, with Warsaw calling the incursion “an act of aggression” and marking the…
US holiday sales expected to rise a modest 2.9–3.4%, Deloitte says
Holiday sales in the United States are set to increase at the slowest pace since the pandemic, according to Deloitte’s latest forecast, released on Wednesday, reported by Reuters.The study, which…
Indonesia’s economy stress test: A story of growth versus discipline
Indonesia’s economy has always had potential. It’s a story about a young population, abundant resources, and rising investment have placed it among the world’s most closely watched emerging markets.Even so,…
Mexico earmarks $14.1 billion for Pemex in 2026 as debt pressures mount
Mexico has outlined a major financial commitment for Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) in its 2026 budget, signalling ongoing state support for the debt-laden energy giant. The government has allocated 263.5 billion…
France’s Macron faces tough choices after Bayrou government collapse
France has entered a new stage of political and financial turbulence after Prime Minister François Bayrou and his centrist minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament. On Monday, 364…
Nepal in turmoil: PM Oli resigns after deadly youth protests leave 19 dead
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after unprecedented protests by Gen Z demonstrators, sparked by a government social media ban culminated in protesters storming parliament and deadly…
China’s export growth slows as shipments to US plunge 33% in August
China’s exports to the United States plunged 33% in August compared to a year earlier, as tighter scrutiny on rerouted shipments and fading effects of frontloaded exports weighed on trade.…
Turkey cuts 2025 GDP forecast to 3.3% as inflation seen at 28.5%
Bloomberg reports, Turkey has sharply revised its economy, signalling a policy shift that places price stability ahead of rapid growth. The government’s new Medium-Term Program, unveiled on Sunday, projects gross…