Politics is not confined to parliaments, manifestos, or ballot boxes; it is woven into the daily fabric of society. It shapes how people interact, influences opportunities, and drives collective action. When politics fails to deliver stability, fairness, or dignity, the consequences spill into the streets; sometimes peacefully, sometimes violently. From
Amazon’s $25 million stake in Colombian delivery company highlights its ambitions in Latin America, but Mercado Libre remains dominant. Amazon has entered into a deal with Colombian delivery platform Rappi, acquiring convertible notes worth $25 million that could later be turned into equity. According to sources, this arrangement could give
On Tuesday, the 9th of September 2025 Ethiopia is poised to open the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental event that concludes over ten years of construction, disagreements, and strategic geopolitical maneuvers concerning the Blue Nile’s waters. This $5 billion mega-project, primarily funded by internal resources and national bond
On Tuesday, the 9th of September 2025 Ethiopia is poised to open the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental event that concludes over ten years of construction, disagreements, and strategic geopolitical maneuvers concerning the Blue Nile’s waters. This $5 billion mega-project, primarily funded by internal resources and national bond
Brazil has entered uncharted territory with the Supreme Court sentencing former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in plotting to overthrow the constitutional order. While Brazil has experienced numerous coup attempts since the end of the monarchy, this is the first time a leader of
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended a virtual BRICS Summit via video link from Beijing and delivered a speech. The following is the full text of the speech: Forging Ahead in Solidarity and Cooperation Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the Virtual BRICS
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, stressed that certain high-value agricultural exports alone could reach $1 billion, illustrating the scale of opportunity ahead. He emphasised that Iran and China benefit from complementary strengths across multiple domains, including agriculture, research, and technology, creating a solid foundation for sustained growth and
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, stressed that certain high-value agricultural exports alone could reach $1 billion, illustrating the scale of opportunity ahead. He emphasised that Iran and China benefit from complementary strengths across multiple domains, including agriculture, research, and technology, creating a solid foundation for sustained growth and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for economic and social transformation, and the Middle East is moving rapidly to position itself at the forefront of this global shift. Estimates suggest that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $320 billion to the region’s economy, which would represent
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognised as a catalyst for economic and social transformation, and the Middle East is moving rapidly to position itself at the forefront of this global shift. Estimates suggest that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $320 billion to the region’s economy, which would represent