Guides & Analytics
Japan, U.S. Differ On China In Talks On ‘Grey Zone’ Military Threats
As Japan and the United States start talks on how to respond to armed incidents that fall short of a full-scale attack on Japan, officials in Tokyo worry that their…
Asian Stocks Slump On Disappointing China Trade Data, Ukraine Crisis
Asian stocks fell sharply on Monday and the dollar stepped back from its recent highs as surprisingly weak Chinese trade data rattled investors already on edge over…
Merkel Raps Putin As Russian Forces Tighten Grip On Crimea
Germany's Angela Merkel delivered a rebuke to President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, telling him that a planned Moscow-backed referendum on whether Crimea should join…
Yen In Favor As Weak China, Japan Data Sap Risk Appetite
The yen gained on Monday as weak China data fuelled worries about an economic slowdown, while downbeat Japanese figures underscored the drawbacks of a weaker…
U.N. Warns Food Security A Risk To Asia-Pacific
The world must increase its food production by 60 percent by mid-century or risk serious food shortages that could bring social unrest and civil wars, the U.N. Food…
Security, Social Justice Are Priorities: Egypt PM
In his first interview since taking office on 25 February, Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab has said his main aim is to protect the dignity of all Egyptians. Speaking…
Health Ministry, Doctors Differ On Strike Participation Figures
The health ministry and the committee regulating an ongoing strike by medical professionals who work in the public sector have issued different figures on…
Analysis: New Laws Reorganise Egypt’s Security Affairs
Interim President Adly Mansour issued two pieces of legislation related to defence issues in recent weeks. The first created a new body, the National Security…