Indonesia under international scrutiny over minerals export ban
Indonesia's mineral export bans have sparked criticism from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While...
July 5, 2023Section
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The China-Pakistan nuclear deal: a bold move to dominate the global nuclear energy market
China is strengthening its nuclear cooperation with Pakistan to establish itself as a major global nuclear power market player.
July 3, 2023
India is now home to the world’s fifth largest bank by market capitalization
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC Ltd) and its subsidiary HDFC Bank completed their merger, forming the world's fifth largest lender...
July 1, 2023
Australia allows psilocybin and ecstasy to be prescribed for mental health treatment
Australia has become the first country to permit the prescription of psychedelic drugs psilocybin (found in hallucinogenic mushrooms) and MDMA...
July 1, 2023
EU, Indonesia and Malaysia establish task force to combat deforestation
The European Union (EU), along with Malaysia and Indonesia, has agreed to form a task force aimed at coordinating the...
June 30, 2023
Bangladesh remains neutral in great power rivalry
Due to its strategic location, Bangladesh has been caught in the crossfire between the United States and China as they...
June 29, 2023
Gulf monarchies seek alliances in South Pacific, actively leveraging their wealth
Oil-rich Gulf monarchies, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are actively leveraging their wealth to gain influence...
June 29, 2023
Nicaraguan parliament ratifies agreement with Iran
The National Assembly of Nicaragua, controlled by the Sandinista rulers, has ratified agreements signed between Nicaragua and the Islamic Republic...
June 29, 2023
Macau considers banning election polls to avoid influencing voting behavior
Macau authorities are considering criminalizing the publication of election polls to prevent any potential influence on voting intention.
June 28, 2023