By joining a peacekeeping force, Jakarta could be seen as siding with the US and Israel in the Gaza conflict, analysts say.
India and China trade barbs after passenger detained at Shanghai airport
The detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, at Shanghai airport has fuelled a diplomatic row between Delhi and Beijing.
Investment firm projects 5% growth in Macau GGR in 2026
CLSA predicts Macau gross gaming revenue will grow 5% year-on-year in 2026. Through October, GGR reached MOP205.43 billion, up 8% over 2024.
Kyrgyzstan Embraces Digital Finance Reforms with Binance Leadership
On October 27, 2025, Kyrgyzstan's President announced an ambitious plan to integrate innovative digital financial strategies into the nation's economic framewor ...
UAE launches $1 billion ‘AI for Development’ initiative to advance digital infrastructure across Africa led by ADEX, the export financing arm of ADFD, and the UAE Foreign Aid …
The UAE has announced the launch of the 'AI for Development' initiative, worth $1 billion, to support and finance artificial intelligence projects in African countries.
Bybit Kazakhstan Launches the Country’s First Fully Regulated P2P Platform
Astana, Kazakhstan, November 26th, 2025, ChainwireBybit Limited (Bybit Kazakhstan), a crypto exchange licensed by the Astana ...
Information paradox: why we train our AI, but starve North Korea’s minds
While we mark AI's transformation through data, 26 million North Koreans remain deliberately starved of information essential for machine learning.
Hidden Water Subsidies Put Iran’s Economy in Peril
This system of deep subsidies distorts consumption patterns, encourages waste and drains public resources. Independent analysts have estimated that the water sector in Iran receives staggering hidden ...
Republic of Yemen: Developing a Short-Term Emergency Revenue Plan Embedded in Structural Reforms for the General Taxation Department
This technical assistance report responds to a request from Yemen’s Prime Minister and acting Minister of Finance to support the General Taxation Department (GTD) in formulating a short-term emergency ...
Fuel Overhaul Adds Complexity to Iran’s Energy Policy
Projections show daily demand could climb to 187 million liters by 2029, while the country’s best-case production outlook is 110–115 million liters. Even if output somehow reaches 140 million liters, ...