The US depends heavily on global bond markets to fund its public spending.

Climate action can ease or add to crises in the Sahel region.

Migrants crossing from West Africa to Spain's Canaries started using more distant - and potentially more deadly - departure points in 2025 following a crackdown by Mauritania on irregular migration, a...

Founding Director of PositiveNegatives, Dr Benjamin Worku-Dix, explains the exhibition.

Research by Liu Jieyu examining three generations in China finds traditional ideas still play a key role in sexual relations and family life.

Its makers were not bound by the limited imagination of Western liberal constitutionalism with its emphasis on state restriction, recognising instead that in society, groups and communities wielded po...

China’s Xi Jinping, who has cast himself as a reliable leader in a multipolar world order, is seeking to take advantage of concerns about Trump’s unpredictability.

Ha-Joon Chang, professor of economics at SOAS University of London, discusses economic growth and challenges the orthodoxy of economics.

Looming ‘lese majeste’ court ruling holds royal reckoning for Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

This outrageous landgrab is ethnic cleansing in plain sight, says Nimer Sultany of Soas University of London, a Palestinian citizen of Israel

Long-term use of hotels poses numerous challenges to those living there.

Overcapacity – from electric vehicles to high-speed rail to housing – is destroying profits as well as GDP

Israel has authorised the gradual re-entry of goods to Gaza via private traders

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers

UN special rapporteurs provide pro bono advice and expertise on vital latters of international law.

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The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian

Join Greg and his guests to learn all about acclaimed French novelist Alexandre Dumas.

The ex-Soviet republic aims to play a bigger role in the Caucasus and is willing to upset Moscow and Tehran in the process, analysts say.

<p>Brazil’s Zebu cattle, or “supercows” are bred for size, strength, and meat quality. Every year the animals are showcased at ExpoZebu, Brazil’s premier cattle fair. These animals are preened, pamper...

The Tibetan Buddhist leader, who turns 90 on Sunday, appears concerned that Beijing will sweep in after his death to install the next Dalai Lama.

Political choices should be debated democratically, not hidden in technocratic agendas of ‘financing gaps’

Beijing is building a broad network of preschools across Tibetan areas, seeking to inculcate loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party early in life.

Big tech companies often push a positive view of AI.

As world leaders meet at UNOC, it's time to get real about the rising risks, the low cost of action, and the need for bold leadership to protect the ocean.

Trump "is obsessed with having a call with Xi," according to a news outlet, but China's leader would want assurances, an expert told Newsweek.

Trump clearly resents the jibe – and if it encourages him to double down on bad decisions the economic results could be serious.

The distinguished research professor of economics at SOAS University of London wrote the book that blended the dismal science with the joy of food

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Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.

Governments of Senegal and Mali are angry at how their nationals are being treated in the northwest African nation.

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The idea of a universal basic income or UBI has been gaining attention and sparking debate, as the planet grapples with rising inequality, job insecurity, and rapid automation. Professor Guy Standing,...

Donald Trump has said he would be “stupid” to reject Qatar’s $400m jet to replace Air Force One as he touched down in Saudi Arabia ahead of a three-day tour of the Middle East.

Buddha’s sacred jewels, unearthed in 1898, head to auction at Sotheby’s, raising ethical concerns.

China is developing closer ties with countries in central Asia.

The Japanese government hopes that economic growth can be rekindled through consumer-driven spending.

Few policymakers mention US president by name, but his tariffs dominate IMF-World Bank meeting

Steffan Powell sits in with late night conversation and in-depth interviews.

Beyond facts and figures, storytelling at Expo 2025 taps into emotion and a deeper sense of responsibility to the Earth.

Britain was edging closer to China, but a dispute at a Chinese-owned steel company in the U.K. may prompt a rethink.

It could be a sign that investors no longer see US Treasuries as a safe bet.

Are we seeing the end of democracy in Turkey?

The famous blind couple, Amadou & Mariam, helped take Mali’s rich musical traditions to a new global audience.

Analysts warn of possible recessions in the UK, US and EU while world leaders weigh up retaliatory action

Last year, Gen-Z uprising in Bangladesh helped bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Student activists continue to be central figures in shaping the future of Bangladesh's political landscape.