Countries across Asia are dusting off strategies from the Covid-19 era, including work-from-home policies and targeted stimulus measures, as they face rising fuel shortages triggered by the ongoing Iran war. Asia is particularly vulnerable, buying more than 80 percent of the crude that passes through the Strait of Hormuz—a critical shipping lane that has been […]
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A technical disturbance has struck the Fenno-Skan 2 power connection, the crucial electricity link between Finland and Sweden, Finnish grid operator Fingrid confirmed on Tuesday. “The cause of the failure is currently under investigation,” Fingrid said in a statement, emphasizing that experts are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. Fenno-Skan 2 is […]
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In a surprising turn of events, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has lost a seat it held for nearly 100 years, marking one of the most dramatic political moments of his leadership so far. The traditionally safe Labour constituency of Gorton and Denton, located in Greater Manchester, saw voters turn away from the […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong statement of support for Israel during his visit to Jerusalem, telling members of the Israeli parliament that India stands “firmly” with Israel after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. In a heartfelt address at the Knesset, India’s top leader brought condolences from the people of India and […]
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Beijing, China — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced yesterday that China will purchase up to 120 aircraft from Airbus, a landmark deal that underscores Berlin’s efforts to deepen economic ties with Beijing. The announcement came after high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, highlighting a push for closer collaboration between Europe’s largest economy and the world’s […]
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