South Africa Eliminates Luxury Tax on Affordable Smartphones to Support Digitization
The South African government will remove the luxury excise duty on smartphones under R2,500 starting April 2025 to promote digital...
Year: 2025
Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining on Peatlands in the Peruvian Amazon
Recent studies in *Environmental Research Letters* indicate that artisanal gold mining has led to more peatland destruction in the past...
Moroccan Wholesalers Experience Growth Amid Challenges in Non-Financial Services Sector
In late 2024, the Moroccan wholesale trade sector saw growth, with 36% of businesses reporting higher sales. The non-financial services...
Lebanese Forces Intensify Efforts to Prevent Sectarian Conflict Amid Syrian Exodus
The Lebanese Armed Forces have ramped up deployments in northern Lebanon to prevent conflict as over 10,000 Syrian Alawites fled...
Kuwait’s Amir Advocates for Zero Tolerance on Crime and Enhanced Security Measures
His Highness the Amir of Kuwait emphasizes a zero-tolerance stance on crime, urging reforms in security operations and personnel efficiency....
Angola Mediates Direct Talks Between Kinshasa and M23 Amid DRC Crisis
Angola is mediating the crisis in eastern DRC, seeking direct talks between Kinshasa and the M23 armed group. Presidents Tshisekedi...
Venezuela Guild Advocates for US-Venezuela Dialogue Post Chevron License Cancellation
Fedecamaras has called for U.S.-Venezuela talks following Chevron's license cancellation, citing severe possible economic impacts. The guild seeks to restart...
Prime Minister Modi’s Historic Visit to Mauritius Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius was marked by strong sentiments from local leaders, such as Anil Kumar...
India and the Geopolitics of Mauritius: The Strategic Significance of the ‘Star and Key’ of the Indian Ocean
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius reinforces India's strategic partnership with the island, which hosts a predominantly Indian-origin population....
Ayman Safadi Engages with Qatari Prime Minister Prior to Regional Diplomatic Talks
Ayman Safadi met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha ahead of important regional diplomatic talks....
