Month: January 2025

Gen. Joseph Aoun Emerges as Front-Runner in Lebanon’s Presidential Race

Lila Patel January 8, 2025 0

Lebanon's presidential race intensifies with Army Chief Gen. Joseph Aoun emerging as a leading candidate. Reportedly, Hezbollah's Suleiman Frangieh may...

UN Report Exposes Illegal Coltan Trade in DRC Complicating Global Supply Chains

Lila Patel January 8, 2025 0

A UN report reveals that rebels in eastern DRC illegally exported over 150 tons of coltan to Rwanda last year,...

Peru’s Trade Surplus Supports Low U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate and Economic Growth

Jasper Nguyen January 8, 2025 0

Peru's monthly trade surplus of $2 billion is a key factor in maintaining a low U.S. dollar exchange rate. Minister...

Nigeria Maintains Ties with France Despite Regional Changes

Elena Morales January 8, 2025 0

Nigeria's government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has confirmed its intention to retain diplomatic ties with France, rejecting calls from...

China’s Dam Construction in Tibet: Energy Ambitions Amidst Earthquake Risks

Lila Patel January 8, 2025 0

China is advancing dam projects in seismically active Tibet, despite a recent earthquake that killed 126. Rescuers face severe weather...

Lebanon PM Najib Mikati to Visit Syria Amid Heightening Tensions

Sofia Ibrahim January 8, 2025 0

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati is set to visit Syria shortly, following heightened border tensions due to new entry restrictions imposed...

Strengthening Việt Nam-Togo Relations: A Diplomatic Reception

Jasper Nguyen January 8, 2025 0

State President Lương Cường received Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey in Hà Nội, focusing on strengthening Việt Nam-Togo relations ahead...

China’s Hydro Projects in Tibet: A Resource Quest Amid Natural Disasters

Lila Patel January 8, 2025 0

China continues to pursue large dam constructions in Tibet despite recent devastating earthquakes, drawing concerns over environmental impacts and potential...

Zorzal Inversiones Tecnológicas Makes Initial Post-IPO Investment in Spotter

Jasper Nguyen January 8, 2025 0

Zorzal Inversiones Tecnológicas, a Uruguayan technology investor, has acquired a minority stake in Spotter, marking its first investment since last...