China-EU Relationship at a Critical Juncture, Trade Chief Dombrovskis Asserts

China’s relationship with the European Union hangs in the balance, with the EU’s trade chief urging Beijing to prioritize openness and fairness. Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president of the European Commission, delivered a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday, emphasizing the importance of mutually beneficial relations based on open, fair trade and cooperation …

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India Halts Visa Services for Canadians, Urges Equal Diplomatic Treatment

India suspended visa applications in Canada on Thursday due to unspecified security threats, escalating the diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Canadian government accused the Indian government of orchestrating the extra-judicial killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada. However, New Delhi denies these allegations and accuses Ottawa of being sympathetic to anti-India causes. The …

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Biden Supports Economic Corridor to Foster Global Collaboration Amidst Fragmented Geopolitical Alliances

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and US President Joe Biden attended a session at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023. This unexpected sight of President Biden shaking hands with the Saudi Crown Prince marks a significant turnaround in the US-Saudi …

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Biden Endorses World Bank for Enhanced Global Influence as a Countermeasure to China

During the G20 leaders’ summit, U.S. President Joe Biden called on G20 leaders to support the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to increase their ability to support low and middle-income countries. From left, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Africa’s President …

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Inclusive Economic Corridor: Biden’s Support Ensures Opportunity for All

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hand with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 9, 2023. Evan Vucci | Afp | Getty Images NEW DELHI — According to the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the Biden-led …

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2025 could see a global scarcity of lithium

In the vicinity of Itinga, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, a bulldozer is in motion, relocating lithium ore at the Sigma Lithium Xuxa mine. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As demand for lithium increases, the world is projected to face a potential shortage by the year 2025. However, conflicting forecasts suggest that this deficit might …

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