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Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai: ‘We need a country for everyone’

Afghanistan’s first elected leader on the US-Iran conflict, his fight for female education — and why he chose to stay after the Taliban takeover

China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in Canada

China and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA officer overseeing the Taiwan Strai...

Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Cool Investor Appetite for Airline Bonds

As the US-Iran battle escalates, surging jet fuel prices are driving up borrowing costs for airlines, further dimming the prospects for smaller Americ...

New products emerge in Southern Africa’s renewables market

The final article in a series on energy markets in Southern Africa explores how the liberalisation of the region’s electricity markets is bringing a s...

UN rights chief calls for greater action to end Sri Lanka’s ‘long legacy of impunity‘

The report, released ahead of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva beginning next week, comes even as President Dissanayake compl...

UK says support for Falklands 'unwavering' after Argentina threatens oil sanctions

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

Philippines court orders arrest of VP Sara Duterte over 'assassin' remarks targeting President's family

37 dead in oil theft attempt after inhaling toxic fumes in Nigeria

Governments keep trying to calm global markets. Why that should worry investors.

Government interventions, such as currency buying and bond buybacks, are supposed to reassure markets. But lately, they are doing the opposite.

Chinese tech firms deepen ties in Saudi Arabia

Chinese AI, robotaxis, and factories are all coming to the kingdom (if they aren’t already there).

Dimon and Dalio RSVP to Saudi's flagship investment summit

Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment conference has published its RSVPs nearly two months out.

Saudi's $8.1B beauty market dominates Gulf

The boom is being driven by Saudi women’s rising disposable income.