In a significant ruling, the Hague Appeals Court has overturned a previous decision that required oil giant, Shell, to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision, handed down by Judge Carla Joustra, rejected the claims made by environmental groups, including Milieudefensie
Persuasion versus coercion—a unique narrative which Harris and Trump, respectively, have opted to pursue and craft. Every four years, the world’s fate in relation to policy, trade, and diplomacy is decided. This year is no different. As first-world countries clamber to remain in
The World Bank has lowered its 2023 economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa from 3.4% to 3%, with Sudan’s ongoing civil war cited as a key factor disrupting the region’s economic stability. The conflict in Sudan has severely hindered economic activities, displacing
Chinese Premier Li Qiang commenced a high-stakes, four-day visit to Pakistan on Monday to discuss bilateral relations, bolster economic ties, and attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Islamabad. Amid escalating security concerns following recent attacks on Chinese citizens, Pakistani authorities
According to data analyzed by EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for rising economies, Africa is set to witness explosive growth in consumer spending over the next decade. As the global landscape of digital commerce continues to evolve, Africa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed optimism that the war with Russia could end sooner than expected. Speaking to ABC News, Zelensky stated, “I think that we are closer to peace than we think,” adding that Ukraine could push Russian President Vladimir
The Ukraine war has intensified concerns over a potential future conflict between Russia and NATO. As Russia’s military has expanded, it continues to grapple with poor training, equipment shortages, and high casualties. Lessons learned from the war have led Russia to shift
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to visit China on Tuesday for two days of discussions aimed at persuading Beijing to reduce its support for Russia and endorse Kyiv’s call for a “sustainable” peace. The main focus of Kuleba’s talks will
Last week, the Indian government announced the discharge of several of the 91 Indians tricked into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war. Many of these men were duped by agents promising them jobs or positions as army “helpers” but were instead
Belgium, as a key diplomatic player, advises EU member states on promoting stability and shared responsibilities within the union, particularly due to its significant role in Brussels and its involvement with both national and international organizations. A crucial question arises: how much
