South China Morning Post A study spanning nearly 200 countries and more than two decades has found that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is associated with improvements in governance, economic development and corruption control, while also reducing countries’ debt risks. The findings challenge ongoing criticism of Beijing’s global infrastructure Continue Reading

  After establishing a leading position in the global markets for solar panels, electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), China is now targeting the Muslim world as a vast new commercial market. To overcome domestic economic slowdown and growing tariffs and trade barriers in Western countries, Chinese exporters are seeking to expand into halal food, cosmetics, […]Continue Reading

Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described Western actions to seize commercial vessels linked to Russia as “piracy” and threatened retaliatory measures. While inspecting a Russian warship participating in a naval exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Putin said the seizure of the vessels violated international maritime law. He said, “This is nothing Continue Reading

The United States has urged Bangladesh to make government procurement contract information publicly accessible to improve transparency. Washington also recommended preparing budget documents in line with international standards and ensuring greater independence for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The recommendations were made in the US State Continue Reading

In the post-9/11 political climate of the United States, Muslim candidates have often faced the challenge of proving their political loyalty and acceptability. The challenge becomes greater when they openly criticize Israeli policies and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. However, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar and Egyptian-American physician and former Detroit Health Director Continue Reading

The Guardian   As conflict spreads across the Middle East, India’s relationship with Israel has deepened. The closer ties have grown despite mounting international criticism of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, which has reduced the territory to ruins and killed more than 70,000 Palestinians, many of them children. Stanly Johny, an Indian foreign policy expert […]Continue Reading

The New York Times   During five days of intense attacks last month, Iran launched waves of drone and missile strikes against U.S. troops at three bases in Jordan, seeking to overwhelm American air defense systems. Using advanced missiles capable of suddenly changing course, Iran heavily struck the defensive systems and forced U.S. forces to […]Continue Reading