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Brics could be catalyst for global revamp
Oped, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 22/10/2024
» A new age of international relations is dawning. With the West accounting for a declining share of global GDP, and the world becoming increasingly multipolar, countries are jostling to establish their positions in the emerging order. This includes both the emerging economies -- represented by the recently expanded Brics grouping -- that seek a leading role in writing the rules of the new order, and the smaller countries attempting to cultivate relationships that can safeguard their interests.
Chinese drone maker sues US Pentagon for military designation
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/10/2024
» WASHINGTON - SZ DJI Technology Company said it has sued the United States Department of Defence for adding the Shenzhen-based drone maker to a list that designates it as a Chinese military company.
Democracy isn't declining; it's the nation-state
Oped, Published on 19/10/2024
» Democracy is not in decline. The nation-state is.
North Korea to send 10,000 troops to Ukraine
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2024
» BRUSSELS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 troops to help Russia’s war on Ukraine, in a sign of deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
US sanctions Chinese firms over drones used by Russia against Ukraine
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/10/2024
» HONG KONG - The United States is sanctioning two Chinese companies it says are cooperating with Russian entities to design, build and ship long-range attack drones, in the latest round of punitive action against firms supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine pleads for landmine clearance aid
Published on 17/10/2024
» LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Ukraine’s prime minister appealed on Thursday for more help clearing landmines and unexploded bombs covering up to a quarter of the country — making it the most mined nation in the world.
The case for funding food security
Oped, Published on 17/10/2024
» Although enough food is produced to feed the global population, hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, poverty, economic slowdowns, and climate change still threaten millions of lives. In 2023, around 2.3 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity and more than 730 million people suffered from hunger, with undernutrition linked to almost one-half of deaths of children under age five.
Zelensky says ‘victory plan’ could end war next year
Published on 16/10/2024
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled his much anticipated “victory plan” on Wednesday, calling on his allies to take urgent steps to bolster Kyiv at a precarious moment in a bid to end the war with Russia next year.
Asean backs Myanmar stance: MFA
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/10/2024
» Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra said Thailand's actions regarding conflicts in Myanmar are accepted by all Asean member countries.
North Korea blows up roads, South fires warning shots
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/10/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea blew up sections of roads in its own territory that are part of a network of links once used to connect the southern part of the peninsula with the north, in a show of defiance after it accused Seoul of flying drones over Pyongyang.