External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s Moscow visit focused on high-level discussions ahead of President Putin’s India trip. Discussions covered bilateral ties, regional stability including Ukraine, and preparations for the upcoming annual summit.
A dangerous contest for influence between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the Horn of Africa risks exacerbating regional instability, but coordinated Gulf engagement could unlock humanitarian, economic, and security benefits.
ASEAN’s embrace of multilateralism reflects a pragmatic strategy: maintain ties with the U.S. while deepening engagement with other global actors. Trump’s presence may have been a temporary alignment, but ASEAN’s long-term vision is clear—become a central pole in a diversified global order.
Iran seeks to leverage cryptocurrencies for trade with BRICS nations to circumvent U.S. and UN sanctions, boosting digital commerce.
The AfCFTA represents a major opportunity for South Africa to expand regional trade and strengthen value chains.
Independent Media Chairman Dr Iqbal Survé has urged global leaders, thinkers and media representatives to help build a fairer, more balanced and humane world.
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa highlights China-Africa economic cooperation and job creation at Johannesburg forum.
Thailand is implementing stimulus measures to enhance infrastructure, support tourism, and promote local businesses. It seeks deeper regional cooperation, especially with ASEAN and China, while emphasizing access to larger markets like BRICS Plus.
Prabowo made his debut at the UN General Assembly with a controversial speech that implied a departure from Indonesia’s long-held foreign policy on the Middle East.
