In a bold international initiative, US President Donald Trump announced that members of his newly formed “Board of Peace” have pledged more than $5 billion...
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The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) — the definitive global benchmark for public sector corruption — paints a stark picture of the world’s governance...
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In late December 2025, a wave of mass protests erupted across Iran, triggered by economic collapse, rising living costs, and simmering political discontent. What...
In early February 2026, the United States, the European Union, and Japan announced plans to deepen cooperation on critical raw materials supply chains, aiming...