Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party (PT) on Sunday officially nominated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election as he seeks a fourth term in office. At the party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, delegates formally approved the ticket pairing Lula with incumbent Vice
For twenty-five years, Narendra Modi’s political identity has rested on a single, carefully cultivated idea: he does not back down. From his rise as Gujarat’s chief minister in 2001 through three terms as prime minister, the entire " brand Modi" was built on the projected strength of a leader who
For twenty-five years, Narendra Modi’s political identity has rested on a single, carefully cultivated idea: he does not back down. From his rise as Gujarat’s chief minister in 2001 through three terms as prime minister, the entire " brand Modi" was built on the projected strength of a leader who
Shell posted profits of $9.84 billion for the second quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.26 billion it reported for the same period last year. It is the oil major’s strongest quarterly result since 2022, and it comes at a moment when war in the Middle East has thrown
Shell posted profits of $9.84 billion for the second quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.26 billion it reported for the same period last year. It is the oil major’s strongest quarterly result since 2022, and it comes at a moment when war in the Middle East has thrown
More than a convenience At first glance, the decision appears to be little more than a bureaucratic adjustment. In reality, it reflects a broader effort to modernise public services and reduce unnecessary costs for both government and citizens. South Africa currently requires most motorists to renew their licence cards every
No nation sails alone. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President, put it plainly that all countries in the world are aboard the same ship that has a shared destiny. To sail through storms and head toward a bright future, we must
No nation sails alone. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President, put it plainly that all countries in the world are aboard the same ship that has a shared destiny. To sail through storms and head toward a bright future, we must
This week, Durban hosted the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week, and on paper it reads like fairly standard regional-summit fare, where government leaders, business delegates and investors gather at the Durban International Convention Centre for five days of panels and exhibition stands. But the theme organisers chose this year, industrialisation built
This week, Durban hosted the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week, and on paper it reads like fairly standard regional-summit fare, where government leaders, business delegates and investors gather at the Durban International Convention Centre for five days of panels and exhibition stands. But the theme organisers chose this year, industrialisation built