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  • Sep 26, 2023
  • 7 min read

UN speech shows Biden continuing to champion Ukraine

President Joe Biden's UN address last week extolled cooperation, but concentrated on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

United States
  • Sep 25, 2023
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Middle East and North African debt fears will rise

Fiscal and current account deficits are creating debt concerns for fuel-importing Middle East and North African states

Jordan
  • Sep 22, 2023
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Malaysia’s Anwar will step up diplomatic outreach

The prime minister has made numerous overseas trips since taking office late last year

Malaysia
  • Sep 21, 2023
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China will step up attempts to bolster food security

A proposed food security law and overseas investments are aimed at helping China manage supply chain challenges

China
  • Sep 20, 2023
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Crypto ETFs widen US regulatory-legal rifts

A crypto fund's plan for spot Bitcoin-based exchange traded funds (ETFs) has won a major court battle against the SEC

United States
  • Sep 19, 2023
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Ohio referendum result will encourage Democrats

Ohio voters have rejected a proposal that would have made it harder for citizens to initiate a referendum

United States
  • Sep 15, 2023
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US War Powers review may hike foreign policy tensions

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is reviewing current and future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMF)

United States
  • Sep 12, 2023
  • 6 min read

Erdogan will exploit rifts within Turkish opposition

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's re-election bid in next year's local polls shows his presidential ambitions

Turkey
  • Sep 12, 2023
  • 7 min read

Costa Rica’s economy looks strong despite challenges

Costa Rica’s growth has demonstrated remarkable resilience, underscored by a notable downward trend in inflation

Costa Rica