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Customers viewing gold jewellery in a Hong Kong store as central bank gold buying continues

China’s Central Bank Deepens Gold Accumulation as Global Markets Turn Volatile

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PBOC extends its bullion buying streak into a 15th straight month, underscoring Beijing’s push to diversify reserves amid currency and geopolitical risks Why China Is Stockpiling Gold Again China’s central bank has quietly but steadily built one of the world’s most significant gold accumulation programs over the past two years. The People’s Bank of China […]

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South Korean Insurers Eye India as Market Liberalization Unlocks New Growth

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Samsung Fire & Marine, Hyundai Marine & Fire, and Mirae Asset explore entry routes into India’s $130 billion insurance sector amid regulatory reforms India’s Insurance Market Draws New Global Interest India’s insurance sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation. Long constrained by foreign ownership limits and regulatory bottlenecks, the market has recently opened up to full

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French navy intercepting tanker suspected of carrying Russian oil under false flag

EU Unveils Sweeping Crackdown on Russian Oil Exports, Targeting Shipping and Services

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Brussels moves to choke off Moscow’s maritime crude trade with broad service bans, expanded ‘shadow fleet’ listings, and tighter anti-circumvention tools Europe Raises the Stakes on Russia’s Energy Revenues The European Union has proposed its most far-reaching sanctions package to date against Russia’s energy exports, aiming to disrupt the maritime services that underpin Moscow’s seaborne

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World Enters Uncharted Nuclear Age as Final US–Russia Arms Pact Expires

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With treaty limits gone, the United States, Russia, China and their allies accelerate nuclear modernization amid rising global tensions The End of a 50-Year Nuclear Framework For more than half a century, nuclear arms control treaties acted as guardrails on the world’s most destructive weapons. From the Cold War through periods of détente and renewed

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South Africa Turns to China for Trade Lifeline as U.S. Tariffs Bite

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Pretoria seeks duty-free access to Chinese markets and new investment flows as export diversification becomes urgent A Strategic Pivot in South Africa’s Trade Policy South Africa is recalibrating its global trade strategy at a critical moment for its export-driven economy. As new tariffs imposed by the United States squeeze South African exporters, Pretoria is accelerating

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Oil Giants Pivot to Africa’s Atlantic Margin in Search of the ‘Next Brazil’

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Chevron, TotalEnergies, Shell and others expand offshore exploration in West and Southern Africa as U.S. shale matures and global energy demand remains resilient Why Africa Is Back on Big Oil’s Map After years of focusing heavily on U.S. shale and selective Middle Eastern investments, the world’s largest oil companies are once again turning their attention

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Epstein Files Reignite Spy Allegations as New Documents Stir Global Debate

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Fresh DOJ releases revive questions over Jeffrey Epstein’s elite connections, intelligence rumors, and the unresolved power networks behind his crimes Why the Epstein Story Refuses to Fade More than five years after the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in a New York jail cell, the global debate around his network of power, influence, and

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US Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

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Washington cites self-defense as F-35 jet intercepts UAV near USS Abraham Lincoln while nuclear diplomacy hangs in the balance The already fragile security environment in the Middle East witnessed a new flashpoint this week after the United States military confirmed it had shot down an Iranian drone over the Arabian Sea. According to Reuters, the

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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi discussing trade and mineral cooperation with Israel

Somaliland Signals Major Trade Deal With Israel, Offering Strategic Minerals and Energy Resources

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Exclusive diplomatic shift could reshape Horn of Africa geopolitics as Somaliland seeks investment, recognition, and technology partnerships A Historic Turning Point for Somaliland In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has signaled a major breakthrough in its decades-long pursuit of international legitimacy and economic development. Following Israel’s historic decision to become

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Donald Trump meets Gustavo Petro at the White House after months of US–Colombia tensions

Trump Meets Colombia’s President as Washington Seeks Reset After Months of Diplomatic Turmoil

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The first face-to-face meeting between President Donald Trump and Colombia’s Gustavo Petro comes after months of sharp rhetoric, sanctions, and tensions over Venezuela, drugs, and immigration. A High-Stakes Diplomatic Encounter President Donald Trump welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House on Tuesday, marking their first in-person meeting after months of diplomatic strain that

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