The Philippines and Australia have agreed to a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their defense ties and enhancing security cooperation. The agreement comes amidst shared concerns over China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. The deal will facilitate joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and closer collabora

China's economic recovery is facing significant headwinds as the country grapples with a deepening property market crisis and weak consumer demand. The government has introduced new measures to support the real estate sector, but consumer confidence remains low. The crisis is also impacting local government finances and the banking sector. Economis

Senegal has passed a controversial new law that grants the government greater powers to control online content and restrict freedom of expression. The law allows for the surveillance of online communications and the detention of individuals who publish information deemed "subversive" or "false." Human rights groups and digital freedom advocates hav

The UK's largest nurses' union has voted to continue its ongoing strike action, rejecting the government's latest pay offer. The union is demanding a substantial pay rise to address years of wage stagnation and the rising cost of living. The strikes have caused significant disruption to public healthcare services, leading to postponed appointments