Extreme heat driven by a developing super-El Niño could trigger up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide over the six months through February 2027, according to a report published by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The climate event, which has been developing at unprecedented speeds since June, is projected to increase extremely … Read more
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free trade deal, according to an announcement by the European Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 22. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a post on X that she spoke with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to confirm the pact, which … Read more
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced that ASEAN economic ministers have agreed to roll out an upgraded regional goods trade pact ahead of schedule to ease cross-border commerce, according to a Facebook post published on Saturday. The initiative aims to accelerate market access and counter global economic uncertainty. Accelerating the Upgraded ASEAN Trade … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a slate of new initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, trade, and economic cooperation at the annual BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi, according to official reports from Xinhua cited by Reuters. The push aims to weld the expanded emerging economies bloc into a practical platform for Global South development. Xi Jinping … Read more
Indonesian search and rescue teams are scanning the Java Sea for 140 missing people following the disappearance of a passenger ship that lost contact during severe weather, according to rescue officials. The incident prompted a multi-agency mobilization involving vessels and a helicopter deployed to the area. Virgo Transport 8 Missing in Java Sea After Losing … Read more
Finance ministers and central bank governors of BRICS nations called for a sweeping reform of global developmental financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, during meetings held ahead of the upcoming BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, according to a joint statement reported by Reuters. The finance chiefs cited the growing … Read more
New Delhi is preparing to welcome the BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12–13, aiming to elevate the international stature of the group even as an American-led military campaign against Iran divides its members, placing Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposite sides of the hostilities. According to reports from New Delhi, the high-stakes meeting takes place … Read more
Vietnam and Myanmar elevated defence and security cooperation to a core pillar of their bilateral ties during talks in Hanoi, according to a government statement reported by Reuters. Vietnamese leader To Lam hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing for the talks, marking Min Aung Hlaing’s first official visit to Vietnam as president. Military Training and … Read more
Indonesia is balancing tighter domestic resource controls with deepening political, economic, and military ties with China, maintaining its strategic autonomy amid shifting regional dynamics. Jakarta has recently tightened mining quotas, adjusted pricing rules, and stepped up regulatory enforcement in its nickel industry, an area where Chinese companies dominate downstream processing. In May, the China Chamber … Read more
Prudential reported first-half new business profit of $1.38 billion, rising 8% on a constant exchange rate basis according to Reuters reporting by Sameer Manekar and Shruti Agarwal, driven by growth in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore while expanding its ongoing share repurchase program by $300 million. Prudential First-Half New Business Profit Rises 8% to $1.38 … Read more