Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out 2026 priorities at ‘two sessions’ – as it happened

This live blog is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. This year’s annual meetings of the top legislature and the top advisory body – together known as the “two sessions” – are being held ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China from March 31. … Read more

BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global North Expectations

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood at Davos in early 2026 and called the rules-based liberal international order a farce — one selectively imposed on weaker states — he got a standing ovation from Western elites. Scholars Marta Fernández and Maria Elena Rodriguez noted the irony plainly: these arguments had been made for decades … Read more

‘Infiltrators, Congress and a jibe at Kharge’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s reply to motion of thanks in Rajya Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his much-anticipated speech in Rajya Sabha amid sloganeering and walkout by the opposition. From targeting the “decades” of Congress regime to accusing the opposition of “protecting the infiltrators”, the prime minister said that a significant part of the NDA regime, which has been in power for over a … Read more

China Invites Nepal to New Mediation Group

Archyde China Invites Nepal to Join International organisation for Mediation Amidst Growing Global Influence Beijing is actively seeking to broaden the reach of its newly established International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) by inviting Nepal to join its ranks. This strategic move aims to enhance China’s influence within South Asia and globally. Beijing Seeks to Expand … Read more

‘Bandung Spirit’ revisited amid global fractures – Asia & Pacific

he “Bandung Spirit” introduced during the Asia-Africa Conference seven decades ago remains relevant as a strategy for Global South countries in facing the disintegration of the current world order, which requires increased communication and collective identity building among developing… Source link

Prabowo doubles down on diplomacy, democracy at Antalya forum – Middle East and Africa

resident Prabowo Subianto has expressed doubt over the effectiveness of diplomacy amid rising geopolitical tensions across the world while reaffirming his commitment to democratic principles. Speaking on Friday at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the President voiced his concerns about the state of global diplomacy, warning that the world was slipping back into a global order … Read more

A Post-American Order Won’t Work Without the Global South

NEW DELHI, India—The growing convergence between the U.S. under President Donald Trump and Russia under President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine is catalyzing two opposite views among policymakers and analysts about the emerging world (dis)order and how to navigate it. Both were on prominent display among participants at last week’s Raisina Dialogue, a … Read more

How Livelihood Alternatives Are Changing The Future For Pelagic Thresher Sharks

The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and … [+] subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, often known for its long, whip-like tail. Universal Images Group via Getty Images The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, … Read more

Weight gain – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cn

ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY With the collective rise of the Global South, a hybrid international order is taking shape Global political and economic power is undergoing a subtle shift toward the Global South. In terms of economic, military, demographic and cultural strength, the Global South is increasingly gaining weight, emerging as a new force in … Read more

Indonesia Joins BRICS: A Boost for Global South Cooperation

Archyde Indonesia Joins BRICS, Eyes Deeper Global South cooperation Table of Contents 1. Indonesia Joins BRICS, Eyes Deeper Global South cooperation 2. A New Era of Global engagement for Indonesia 3. Navigating a Complex Geopolitical Landscape 4. Indonesia Joins BRICS: A Strategic Leap Towards Global South Cooperation 5. Indonesia’s BRICS Membership: A strategic Milestone 6. … Read more