Tag Archive
Carney visiting Qatar to drum up investment despite ‘brutal’ human rights record
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Qatar to drum up investment deals with a country known for both its brutal dictatorship and its growing diplomatic and economic influence.…
The post Carney visiting Qatar to drum up investment des…
Weekly market update: 2025, the year when it all paid off
The stars of 2025
Fresnillo (436%): The mining group is one of the stars of the year, thanks to its exposure to gold and silver, two of the most prolific assets of 2025.…
The post Weekly market update: 2025, the year when it all paid off appeared…
The Most Anticipated Books of the Year
Statecraft and foreign policy shape international affairs, but so do ideas—even in our so-called postliterate age. That’s why we’re always eager to scour catalogs of forthcoming books to identify the titles that are likely to influence how practitioner…
Bloody Diamonds: How Your Engagement Ring Helps Fund a Genocide in Gaza
Did your engagement ring help fund a genocide in Gaza? Quite possibly. Despite possessing no mines of their own, Israel is a major player in the world’s diamond business, buying up minerals across Africa and selling them to the West, netting billions i…
Will US-led ‘Pax Silica’ shore up minerals supply chains and counter China’s dominance?
Trump administration aims for deeper technology cooperation on new AI infrastructure with allies
Reading Time:4 minutes
Why you can trust SCMP
Bochen Hanin Washington
Published: 6:27am, 24 Dec 2025
In its push to secure supplies of critical minerals, t…
Trump takes multipronged approach to African nations
Flanked by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Trump also bragged about a separate critical minerals deal that provides the United States with easier access to the mineral-rich region as it attempts to counter China’…
DIARY-Political and General News Events from December 3
Dec 3 (Reuters) – For other diaries, please see: Political and General News Top Economic Events Emerging Markets Economic Events Government Debt Auctions U.S. Federal Reserve Today in Washington
———————&#…
Strong Anti?Terror Stance And AI Safeguards: South Africa Summit Declaration Reflects India’s G20 Presidency Imprint
India secures strong anti?terror language, AI safeguards and a call for UNSC reform in the G20 South Africa declaration.
Strong Anti?Terror Stance And AI Safeguards: South Africa Summit Declaration Reflects India’s G20 Presidency Imprint | Image: …
UPDATE 1-Chinese premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold
Zambia will host a Chinese premier on Wednesday for the first time in 28 years as the sub-Saharan state emerges from a financial crisis, with Beijing eager to access commodities and develop a bigger market for its exporters.…
The post UPDATE 1-Ch…
From Oil Giant to Mining Superpower-Saudi Arabia’s Next Big Move
In the coming days, the media will push themes related to the upcoming meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and US President Trump in Washington. While most will be looking at the possibilities of Saudi investments in US LNG via…