Iran’s presence on the African continent has been driven by anti-Americanism and efforts to spread Shiite ideology, damaging economic and political relations in the process. ( read original story ...)
As Biden inauguration nears, Netanyahu warns US against rejoining Iran nuke deal
Prime minister praises under-fire Trump during meeting with US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, who is en route to the Persian Gulf ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Central Bank Gets Into Red as New Year Brings New Look
Turkey’s new central bank governor is quickly turning things around at the monetary authority -- even the look of its logo. ( read original story ...)
India predicts GDP 7.7% contraction, likely to prompt steps to boost growth
India's economy is expected to contract 7.7% in the current financial year ending in March, the worst performance in four decades, which is likely to prompt the finance minister to make a push for ... ( read original story ...)
Trump rules on China investment spark confusion across global finance
Donald Trump’s executive order, which comes into effect on January 11, days before he leaves the White House, has flummoxed financial institutions, leaving the New York Stock Exchange banning a ... ( read original story ...)
Why the United States should compete with China on global clean energy finance
Chuyu Liu and Johannes Urpelainen argue that by offering developing countries affordable financing for green energy products, the U.S. would reduce demand for Chinese-funded fossil fuel energy ... ( read original story ...)
China 2021: Experts make their one big prediction
China Watcher polled leading experts for their predictions on what the already-eventful year 2021 will bring from the People's Republic. KEEP UP WITH THE PEOPLE AND POLITICS DRIVING GLOBAL HEALTH IN ... ( read original story ...)
China-US tech rivalry: Beijing plans to restructure national labs, boost investment in scientific research
State-backed labs that can carry out the world’s most advanced research are an important part of China’s efforts to boost its technological capabilities, but the country has fallen short of its ... ( read original story ...)
China Central Bank Reduces Leeway for Firms to Borrow Abroad
China's central bank said on Thursday it had tightened the way it assesses cross-border financing risks to make it harder for domestic firms to raise funds in overseas markets. The People's Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s envoy meets Bangladesh’s foreign minister in Dhaka to discuss matters of mutual interest
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui called on the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh Shahriar Alam on Thursday, an official statement issued in this regard ... ( read original story ...)