Red Sea attack fears disrupt global trade patterns
As well as disrupting supply chains, there are fears that the attacks could make it more difficult for policymakers to keep global inflation in check.
Conflict/War
Small states should unite to call out big powers for violating international law: S’pore law and home affairs minister
Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam said small states are the most vulnerable in a world without a system of rules and principles to govern the behaviour of states. With…
Why South Africa is leading the legal and moral charge against Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza
There could be no better applicant for these proceedings than this former apartheid and colonised state and one against whom Israeli accusations of libel and anti-Semitism are…
South Africa has shown the way to impotent OIC countries by taking Israel to World Court
True to Mandela’s spirit, South Africa has gone and stood in the corner of the oppressed.
China calls for calm, restraint over tensions in Red Sea region
The Red Sea is an important international trade route for goods and energy, Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry said, expressing the hope that all relevant parties will play a…
Palestinian envoy promises assistance to help free Thai hostages in Gaza
Thailand and Palestine expressed their readiness to promote relations in potential areas of mutual interest, particularly in tourism and trade promotion, the Foreign Ministry said.
Davos 2024: Deepfakes, wars, climate change and sluggish economy will hurt global resilience: Reports
With close to three billion people expected to vote in polls in several economies over the next two years, the trend of fake videos, misinformation and disinformation may have…
US presidential election top global risk in 2024: report
The US presidential election has diplomatic and security implications across the Indo-Pacific region, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Criminal silence over genocide
More than two million besieged people are facing the catastrophe of famine with barely any food trickling in. But the international community has failed to stop the worst genocide…
US urged to turn non-support stance of ‘independence’ into concrete action
China announced sanctions on January 7 against five defense industry companies in the US for being involved in weapons sales to Taiwan, as it urged Washington to stop arming the…