World economy
China will never accept Dalai Lama’s ‘Middle Way’: Xi
26 Aug 2015
The Dalai Lama denies seeking independence, saying he only wants genuine autonomy for Tibet, something he calls the Middle Way and which Beijing believes is merely a smokescreen for independence
UN chief appalled at IS destruction of Palmyra temple
25 Aug 2015
The art and architecture of Palmyra, standing at the crossroads of several civilizations, has been a symbol of the complexity and wealth of the Syrian identity and history
Five charts that demystify the Chinese housing market
25 Aug 2015
There are reasons to worry about the Chinese housing market, but they may not be the reasons you expect, say researchers at Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania and Peking University who have built housing-price indices covering 120 major Chinese cities from 2003 to 2013 and analysed detailed information on mortgage borrowers
Pak insists on meeting J&K separatists as new pre-condition for talks
22 Aug 2015
Having failed to meet J&K separatists, Islamabad now insists on meeting them as a pre-condition for talks in New Delhi on Sunday and Monday
US mobilises troops as tension between two Koreas escalates
22 Aug 2015
Any war between North and South Korea, however, 'could go nuclear,' experts warn
Tsipras resigns, Greece heads for snap polls
21 Aug 2015
The radical Left wing of the Syriza party, that makes up a third of the country's MPs, is set to from a "political and social front that will be anti-austerity, democratic and patriotic"
Alexis Tsipras to resign as Greek PM, calls snap polls: report
21 Aug 2015
With the Radical Left of the Syriza party set to break away,Tsipras has failed to defuse the internal opposition to the Greek bailout conitions
Commonwealth meet shifted to New York as Pakistan backs out over J&K issue
21 Aug 2015
A meeting of speakers of all states unanimously decided that India must boycott the event if the speaker of the J&K assembly was not invited
Greece privatises 14 airports in €1.23-bn sell-off to German company
19 Aug 2015
The hardest blow to Greek pride is the sale of its airports to Fraport AG, a company based in Germany, which has been the toughest negotiator in the €86 billion bailout loan
China’s economy transitioning to a slower but steady growth path: IMF
17 Aug 2015
In its annual assessment of the Chinese economy, the IMF urges the government to push forward with structural reforms and accept lower growth in the short term to secure sustainable and stable growth in the long run
Latest articles
Featured articles
Post-splashdown: What Artemis II taught us about the ‘deep space wall’
By Axel Miller | 15 Apr 2026
Artemis II splashdown marks a breakthrough in deep space exploration. Discover AVATAR radiation data, Orion’s distance record, and insights shaping NASA’s 2028 Moon mission.
Can aviation go green? The multi-billion dollar race for sustainable fuel
By Cygnus | 10 Apr 2026
Airlines are racing to adopt sustainable aviation fuel, but limited supply and high costs challenge the future of green aviation.
The battery race: who will control the future of electric vehicles?
By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026
The global battery race is reshaping the electric vehicle industry, with China, the US, and Europe competing for control over supply chains and technology.
AI vs governments: Who controls the future of intelligence?
By Cygnus | 07 Apr 2026
Governments and AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping the future of intelligence amid rising policy conflicts and global competition.
Strait of Hormuz: how one chokepoint controls the global economy
By Axel Miller | 06 Apr 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint. Learn how disruptions impact oil prices, shipping, and the global economy.
The $2 trillion AI infrastructure race: Who will control global compute?
By Cygnus | 06 Apr 2026
AI spending is set to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driving a global race in data centers, chips, and energy infrastructure.
.webp)
Artemis II and the economic outlook for lunar infrastructure
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
Artemis II will test deep-space systems and support future lunar missions, shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
