The Five Eyes alliance has taken decisive action to stop China from recruiting Western military pilots to train its air force, a move crucial for Beijing’s plans to potentially invade Taiwan. Using private firms to hide its intentions, China has lured retired Western aviators with high salaries to gain valuable
Japan has appointed Atsushi Mimura as its new top foreign exchange diplomat amid the yen’s plunge to a 38-year low against the dollar, sparking anticipation of imminent market intervention. Mimura, a veteran in financial regulation, replaces Masato Kanda, who recently led record-breaking yen-buying efforts. As the yen slid to ¥161
In a groundbreaking decision, Israel’s high court has ruled that ultra-Orthodox Jewish students must now be drafted into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), overturning decades of exemption. This ruling, which aims to address inequality in military service amid ongoing conflict, has sparked intense debate and protests. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s
This report reveals Azerbaijan’s unique stance amidst global criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, contrasting with other Muslim-majority nations. Despite recognizing Palestine and advocating for a two-state solution, Azerbaijan maintains a notably muted response to the Gaza conflict, avoiding public criticism of Israel. This stance is rooted in Azerbaijan’s strategic
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates is set to become a millionaire magnet, attracting the most high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) globally, thanks to its economic diversification and attractive tax initiatives. Meanwhile, China and the UK are expected to see the largest exodus of millionaires due to economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
In a tragic incident, an Israeli airstrike hit near the main gate of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency headquarters in Gaza City, killing at least eight people and injuring many others who were seeking aid or sheltering from the conflict. The attack, which Israel claims targeted a site used by
Gaza is facing a severe hunger crisis as the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has pushed nearly half a million people to the brink of starvation, with 96% of the population struggling to find enough food. A report warns that only an end to the conflict and unrestricted humanitarian
A new study published in the Lancet Global Health (pdf below) has uncovered alarming trends in India’s physical activity levels, revealing that nearly half of all adults do not meet the WHO’s recommended guidelines for exercise. Shockingly, this trend is worsening, with rates of inactivity nearly doubling since 2000. The
Discover how Indian-made weapons are quietly making their way to Israel amid the Gaza conflict, sparking controversy and raising questions about India’s stance on international conflicts. A cargo ship, loaded with explosives reportedly from India, was tracked heading towards Israel, bypassing usual routes to avoid conflict zones. This revelation comes
