China, Russia and Iran Unity
For much of history, Russia, Iran and China were less chummy. Imperialists at heart, they often meddled in one another’s neighbourhoods and jostled for control of Asia’s trade routes. Lately, there has been new dynamics. Russia fell under Western sanctions in 2022, after invading Ukraine, and they were recently tightened while in 2020, Uncle Sam
Japanese Inflation
Having kept monetary policy ultra-loose for years, Japan has now begun to follow the course set by other economies since widespread inflation took hold. On March 19th the Bank of Japan raised interest rates for the first time since 2007, after inflation seemed at last to have become entrenched. Interest on balances held at the bank, previously
Alternatives to Lithium ion
The global demand for batteries is surging as the world looks to rapidly electrify vehicles and store renewable energy. Lithium ion batteries, which are typically used in EVs, are difficult to recycle and require huge amounts of energy and water to extract. Companies are frantically looking for more sustainable alternatives that can help power the
Different TikToks
TikTok has faced growing scrutiny over fears that user data could fall into the possession of the Chinese government and the app could be weaponized by China to spread misinformation. The push in Washington, D.C., for a potential TikTok ban has drawn mounting scrutiny toward the app over data privacy risks tied to Chinese-owned parent
Russia plans to defend oil and gas facilities with missile systems
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian oil infrastructure since January, hitting numerous large oil refineries in an attempt to cripple Russia’s military and halt its army’s advances. A Russian energy ministry official has revealed plans to defend oil and gas facilities with missile systems after Kyiv concentrated fire on Russian refineries and energy facilities in
Putin to travel to China for talks
The Chinese President congratulated his counterpart on his re-election yesterday, saying it ‘fully reflects the support of the Russian people’, despite it coming amid a brutal suppression of dissent. Western governments condemned the result as unfair and undemocratic, while friends of the Russian President who head up autocratic and undemocratic states, including China, welcomed his
Attacks on Belgorod
The Freedom of Russia Legion (FRL) and Siberian Battalion (SB) posted videos that purported to show their fighters in the Belgorod and Kursk regions. The FRL and an exiled Russian politician claimed two villages were now in control of “liberation forces”. Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously accused Kyiv of launching strikes on the region
Russia to advance around Avdiivka
Avdiivka became the focus of Russian efforts in the war back in October 2023 when the Kremlin launched its first offensive to capture the city. Moscow eventually took Avdiivka after a long war that cost tens of thousands of casualties.By March 1st, Russian forces had taken three villages to the west of Avdiivka and were
Putin’s Re-election
Putin received more votes in comparison to the 2018 elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. The performance of the other candidates was lower than that of the previous competitors of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018. Putin arrived at his election headquarters and expressed gratitude to his staff while
US foreign policy in Bangladesh
US foreign policy moves involving Bangladesh have been questioned and criticised by several foreign policy analysts and civil society members in the span of the last few months.US approach in Israel and Gaza has also been widely criticised within the country and around the world as it vetoed UN resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza, aided