Russian President Vladimir Putin has heightened tensions in the ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that any Western troops deployed on Ukrainian soil would be treated as “legitimate targets.” His stark declaration underscores Moscow’s continued defiance against growing Western support for Kyiv, even as the conflict shows no signs…
Canada’s economy is showing new signs of strain, with the national unemployment rate climbing to 7.1% in August, marking the highest level outside pandemic years since May 2016. According to official labor market data, the country shed 65,500 jobs during the month, with the heaviest losses recorded in…
A new generation of billionaires is rising across Asia — bold entrepreneurs who are not only redefining industries but also reshaping global capital flows. From Shenzhen to Jakarta, Mumbai to Seoul, these leaders are building empires that bridge technology, luxury, and diplomacy. The Tech Architects Asia’s digital economy…
In a world where influence is measured not only in military strength or financial assets but also in sustainability, renewable energy has quietly emerged as the new currency of global power. Nations and investors alike now recognize that solar, wind, and hydrogen are more than environmental imperatives—they are…
Capital has always been the lifeblood of empires. Today, it flows along new and contested routes, as Wall Street’s traditional dominance encounters rising financial hubs in Asia. The contest is not merely economic; it is a battle for the future of influence. For decades, New York was the…
In the corridors of global finance, quiet capital often speaks the loudest. Today, that capital flows from the Middle East, where sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) command trillions of dollars in assets, reshaping the very architecture of international business. From Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund,…
A sharp storm is brewing around Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, as the civic pressure group Kenya Bora Tuitakayo calls for his impeachment, accusing him of presiding over the looting of the capital city’s resources. In a strongly worded statement, the group alleged that Nairobi County has been “bled…
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a breaking point, with senior United Nations officials warning that the territory is “becoming the graveyard of international humanitarian law.” The stark statement from UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini reflects a growing consensus that international protections enshrined in conventions and court rulings…
Opposition Leader Kalonzo Musyoka today held a strongly worded press conference, accusing the government of presiding over a climate of intimidation, impunity, and disregard for the rule of law. Speaking with a firm tone, Musyoka decried what he described as the oppression of ordinary Kenyans and the deliberate…
China and Russia have taken a decisive step in reshaping global energy markets with the signing of a landmark 30-year gas supply agreement. The deal, sealed during a trilateral summit that included Mongolia’s president, establishes a new pipeline route through Mongolian territory and cements Moscow’s eastward energy pivot…