This year’s Asia Cup is likely to be shifted from Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic crisis. The most probable host for the tournament is Bangladesh. The Asia Cup could not be held in Pakistan or India due to geopolitical tensions, which left UAE and Oman. However, both Oman and UAE may not be … Read more
Due to “geopolitical tensions and uncertainties” tied to its Russian activities, Finnish state-owned utility Fortum said Tuesday it will take a 2.1 billion euro ($2.2 billion) blow. While the energy producer announced in March it would stop all new investments in Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, it said current operations would continue there “as normal”. Fortum … Read more
PARIS – The withdrawal of French troops from Mali marks a loss of influence for Paris and Europe as a whole in Africa, leaving the way open for other powers to step in, experts say. China, Russia and Turkey may find new opportunities as the balance of power seen in recent decades erodes after French … Read more
PRAGUE: Tensions have been flying high between Taiwan and China just as a Taiwanese delegation is visiting central and eastern Europe to boost business ties in a region also targeted by Chinese investors. The 66-member delegation on a tour of Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Lithuania has signed 18 memorandums of cooperation in the three countries. Taiwan’s charm … Read more
