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Lavrov hits back at Nato’s Rutte, denies Russian plans to invade Europe or attack Nato

Ben Aris in Berlin July 7, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hit back at Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte's claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping could ask Russia to attack Nato to clear a path for China’s occupation of Taiwan, or that it plans to invade Estonia.

Global South unity on display at BRICS summit, leaders avoid criticising Russia

Ben Aris in Berlin July 7, 2025

The BRICS leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 for the annual meeting, where they condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, the US airstrikes on Iran and Ukraine’s drone strikes on trains, but not Russia's war in Ukraine.

Experts warn of “cascading” climate tipping points that will kill the climate without immediate global action

Ben Aris in Berlin July 7, 2025

World leaders must act with “immediate, unprecedented” urgency to prevent cascading climate tipping points that could have catastrophic consequences for billions of people, according to the Global Tipping Points Conferenrence delegates.

BRICS leaders gather in Rio to challenge Western dominance

bnl editorial staff July 6, 2025

Leaders from the BRICS group have convened in Rio de Janeiro for their 17th annual summit, casting the expanded bloc as a counterweight to Western institutions whilst grappling with internal divisions over key geopolitical flashpoints.

LNG in Asia: A transitional step on the way to a greener future

bno - Taipei Office July 5, 2025

As the global push for decarbonisation intensifies, liquefied natural gas - LNG - is emerging as a pivotal player in Asia’s energy transformation.

Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse

bne IntelliNews July 5, 2025

A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” tipping point in the global climate system.

Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan

Ben Aris in Berlin July 4, 2025

Russia has formally recognised the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the group seized power in August 2021, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on July 4.

Where startups are born, global firms grow and capital flows - Asia in 2025

bno - Taipei Office July 4, 2025

From 2017 to 2023, private equity and venture capital assets under management in Asia surged by an astonishing 130%, significantly outpacing growth in Western markets.

India targets increase in edible oil refining sector by cutting import duties

bno - Mumbai bureau July 4, 2025

India is one of the world’s major consumers of edible oil, with palm oil being the most popular. A significant portion of the country’s domestic demand is met through imports, primarily from Malaysia and Indonesia.

Global banking’s new powerhouse: Asia

bno - Taipei Office July 3, 2025

Asia's level of digital banking infrastructure has enabled it to challenge and even surpass traditional Western players such as Citi and HSBC in key regional markets.

ASIA BLOG: Southeast Asia should pivot away from Trump’s America and steer in the direction of Europe

bno - Taipei Office July 2, 2025

Trump's confrontational approach to China, while superficially aligned with concerns within ASEAN, is neither strategic nor consultative. It is built more on spectacle than substance, more on division than dialogue.

ETF investment trends in Asia in 2025

bno - Taipei Office July 1, 2025

While ETF markets in Asia have historically lagged behind those in North America and Europe in terms of depth and diversity, 2025 is witnessing a decisive maturing of the regional ETF ecosystem.

COMMENT: Critical minerals pose new test for global energy security

Fatih Birol Executive Director International Energy Agency June 30, 2025

As the world’s energy system transforms at unprecedented speed, so too must our understanding of energy security. While governments continue to focus on securing supplies of traditional fuels, new critical mineral vulnerabilities are emerging.

Tosyali dethrones Eregli to become largest Turkish steelmaker

Akin Nazli in Belgrade June 26, 2025

Company owner Fuat Tosyali became a favourite businessman of president Erdogan. Projects he’s involved in include making Turkey’s “native and national” Altay battle tank.

Putin to skip Rio BRICS summit over ICC warrant as Xi signals no-show

bnl editorial staff June 25, 2025

Brazil's hosting of next month's BRICS summit is being overshadowed by the likely absence of two of the bloc's most powerful leaders, threatening to dent the gathering's geopolitical significance.

Asia’s fruit boom: how the continent is feeding the world’s sweet tooth

bno - Taipei Office June 24, 2025

Asian growers are now tapping into global markets more aggressively than ever before.

COMMENT: The long road to a BRICS-led world order hits familiar obstacles

Ricardo Martins in Utrecht June 24, 2025

Brazil's upcoming BRICS summit exposes the bloc's growing pains as 21 members wrestle with deep divisions. The group's ambitious challenge to US financial dominance hits reality as internal disagreements threaten its push for global clout.

Farmers powerless to prevent five of the six staple crop yields from plummeting – New Scientist

bne IntelliNews June 23, 2025

Efforts by farmers to adapt to rising temperatures will not be enough to prevent severe losses in global staple crop production due to climate change, according to a new study published in New Scientist on June 18.

Where the world is losing tree cover fastest – Statista

Anna Fleck for Statista June 23, 2025

North America is close on the heels of Latin America when it comes to tree cover loss, according to data published by the World Resources Institute, Statista reports.

TEHRAN BLOG: British nationals stranded in Iran criticise London's lack of support

bnm Gulf bureau June 21, 2025

British nationals remaining in Tehran have criticised the UK government for providing no assistance or instructions following Israeli attacks on Iran.

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