Colluding with the US on destabilising Afghanistan and returning Western military infrastructure to the region would turbocharge the emerging Turkic Bloc’s rise at the expense of Russia’s influence in Central Asia, while reconsidering these plans that Shoigu alluded to would help stabilise the region. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Secretary of the Security…
China wants to retain access to Kachin State’s rare earths, the US wants to poach them, and their escalating competition over this part of Myanmar could make it the next New Cold War flashpoint. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Reuters reported that the US’ Myanmar policy might shift towards more diplomatic engagement with…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese and one Tunisian. This brings the total repatriated convicted foreign nationals to 102 in the…
Rebranding existing logistics corridors across its territory as part of CPEC is a means to this end. By Andrew Korybko MOSCOW (CONVERSEER) – Iran’s Mehr News Agency and others reported that one of their country’s leading economic officials discussed the possibility of it facilitating Pakistan’s trade with Russia and Europe at a meeting with his…
North Korean President Kim Jong Un has concluded plans to open a beach resort this summer to boost tourism.
An apparition of Jesus Christ has appeared in the cloud in the Philippines.
India has suffered a second aviation disaster in less than a week after a helicopter crashed in the northern state of Uttarakhand on Sunday, killing all seven people on board, including a two-year-old child and the pilot.
China has announced a major trade policy that will grant Nigeria and 52 other African nations zero-tariff access to its massive consumer market, opening new doors for exports and economic growth.
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark initiative set to bolster educational ties between India and Africa, the Africa Asia Scholars Global Network (AASGON) has announced the launch of 10,000 scholarships for African students. This programme, unveiled ahead of the Global South Universities Association (GSUA) Summit Awards 2025, is expected to significantly benefit Nigerian students across…
JAKARTA – A devastating fire at Glodok Plaza, a prominent shopping mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least four people, with several others still unaccounted for, according to local reports. The fire broke out on Wednesday evening in a discotheque located on the mall’s seventh floor and quickly spread to the…
