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Why Africa may hold the keys to 21st-century economy

Once viewed through the lens of aid, Africa is now seen as a partner in growth

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Africa is a continent rich in minerals powering the green economy, alive with the energy of the world’s youngest population, and open to trade routes and partnerships that serve mutual futures.

Hegseth signals major shift in US Indo-Pacific strategy

Washington pushes ‘true partnership’ as Indo-Pacific allies urged to share defence load

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks during a plenary session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 30, 2026.

The UN was built for peace. Can it still deliver?

From Gaza to Hormuz, geopolitical divisions are testing the UN’s authority

It’s no longer a question of whether the UN can abide by its original mandate – but whether its member states trust that it maintains the political will and collective backing to do so.

Putin begins China trip after Trump visit

Moscow leans on Beijing as leaders tout deepening ties and expanding energy trade

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other officials upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing late on May 19, 2026.

Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable

Leaders could discuss construction of natural gas pipeline through Mongolia

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet each other in Tianjin, China, on Aug. 31, 2025 in this file picture.

5.2-magnitude earthquake kills two in China

Two dead, one missing as Guangxi quake topples buildings and forces mass evacuations

Rescuers search debris with dogs after deadly 5.2-magnitude quake hits Liuzhou city

UAE, China to reshape future of education using AI

From academic exchanges to research tie-ups, visit opens doors to deeper cooperation

UAE to work with China to reshape future of education using AI

Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip

Kremlin visit aims to deepen Moscow-Beijing partnership after Trump’s China trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 15, 2026

Trump walks the gardens of China’s secretive compound

Rare Zhongnanhai visit underscores Xi’s carefully staged diplomatic gesture

US President Donald Trump (2nd R) walks with China’s President Xi Jinping (L) at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on May 15, 2026.

Musk, Cook among executives with Trump on trip to China

Nvidia’s Jenseng Huang, Citi’s Fraser and Boeing’s Ortberg among top executives on visit

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025.

Inside China’s race for energy security

From strategic reserves to renewables, Beijing is preparing for prolonged instability

A general view of the crude oil refinery Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Plant in Nanjing, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on May 8, 2026.

Trump-Xi summit: Stability over breakthrough?

The summit may stabilise tensions, but a breakthrough remains unlikely

US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they leave after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025.

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