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Nigeria and Germany Forge Stronger Ties in Peace, Economy, and Governance

Nigerian and German officials have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in peace and security, democratic governance, and economic reforms to promote sustainable development. Discussions focused on sharing expertise in federal state management, expanding partnerships in the creative economy, and supporting small businesses to create jobs for young people. Both nations emphasized the importance of technical…

Congress Faces Continuing Gap in State Department Authorization

Congress has not enacted a comprehensive Department of State (DOS) authorization since 2002, and annual appropriations bills have carried standing waivers of that requirement since at least fiscal 1999, according to a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report. ​

The UAE-US partnership and the rise of ‘algo-diplomacy’

The centres of global influence have always evolved alongside the technologies that connect nations. For much of the previous century, capitals, energy hubs and trade routes shaped international relationships. Today, laboratories and boardrooms in Silicon Valley are developing technologies that governments around the world are preparing to adopt, govern and apply in service of their…

‘India At Economic Turning Point Like 1991,’ Says CEA Nageswaran; Here’s What It Means

India is entering a defining phase in its economic journey, with the challenges confronting the country today bearing similarities to the period around the 1991 economic reforms, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday. He identified FY26 as a crucial turning point for India’s economic trajectory, citing repeated global disruptions and mounting…

Trump downplays Vance letter sent to Iran

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Vice President JD Vance wrote to Iranian authorities, but downplayed the significance of his outreach, saying it was focused on offering medical supplies to the country.