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Russian oligarch’s superyacht clears Hormuz
Published on 28/04/2026
» A luxury superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, data showed Tuesday, despite the parallel blockades maintained there by the United States and Iran.
Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BAMAKO - Unprecedented attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists who killed the defence minister and seized a key town are the dramatic result of a new alliance the two groups forged a year ago.
New fighting in Mali's Kidal between army and rebels
AFP, Published on 26/04/2026
» BAMAKO - Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian town of Kidal between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries, a day after insurgents launched coordinated strikes across the restive Sahel nation.
Myanmar's robbery of a democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/04/2026
» Five long years after Myanmar's military seized power on 1 Feb 2021, what has taken place in recent weeks amounts to a delayed fait accompli. Led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, then commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the coup diverged from its traditional playbook seen in 1962 and 1988, when tanks rolled and the military ruled by brute force. This time, the takeover nearly unravelled amid a nationwide uprising that evolved into a civil war, waged by an armed and determined resistance comprising the civilian-led National Unity Government (NUG), the People's Defence Forces (PDFs), and a constellation of Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs).
Trading in Stagflation: Asset Allocation Strategies for a High-Inflation, Low-Growth Economy
Published on 21/04/2026
» Stagflation represents one of the most challenging economic environments for investors and policymakers alike. Characterised by the simultaneous occurrence of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and rising inflation, this phenomenon disrupts traditional correlation models between equities and bonds.
In-Depth: How to "Survive" Using AI in Trading? Navigating the Era of Machine-Dominated Markets
Published on 20/04/2026
» In today’s modern financial landscape, markets are increasingly driven by automated systems rather than traditional intuitive trading. A compelling statistic reveals that 62% of retail investors now utilise AI-powered tools for their investments. This is no longer the "future"; it is the "present" reality of global financial markets. Clear signals indicate that we have moved past the era where machines merely execute orders. We are now in an epoch where AI "processes" and "filters opportunities" at a level of sophistication that humans simply cannot replicate.
Crypto push undermines US power
Oped, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolised self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump's current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is the clearest example, but his administration's enthusiastic embrace of crypto currencies represents a subtler, slower-burning expression of the same self-destructive tendency.
Oman ties help govt navigate Mideast crisis
News, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's engagement with Oman has intensified following rising maritime insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz after Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow's visit to Muscat last week, where talks focused on shipping safety, energy cooperation and regional coordination.
Soldiers clash with smugglers, seize 92kg crystal meth
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2026
» Soldiers patrolling the border seized 92 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine following an armed clash with smugglers in Mae Sai district of northernmost Chiang Rai province early Sunday.
Pope heads for Angola as Trump feud drags on
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» YAOUNDE, Cameroon - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday held a huge public mass in Cameroon before leaving for Angola on the third leg of a landmark African tour marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump over the Middle East conflict.