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Putin's War Costs Ukraine $800 Billion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his country estimates losses from Russia's aggression to be around 800 billion dollars. This figure includes direct damages and economic losses caus...
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Causes Billions In Losses, Deals Major Blow To Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Trade And Economy
The prolonged closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border trade routes exceeding three months has caused significant economic damage. Business leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have reported severe impacts...
Trump Sets Fire to U.S. Defense Industry
The article discusses how former President Donald Trump's actions and policies have had significant impacts on the U.S. defense industry. It highlights specific decisions made during his presidency th...
The New Maritime Operating Environment
A geopolitical analysis suggests that maritime insecurity poses significant risks comparable to land-based conflicts, highlighting how oceans have become central arenas for international competition. ...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1410: US capture of Maduro deals blow to Russia’s Latin American ally
The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict has entered its 1410th day. A US action involving the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro is causing strain on Russia’s relationship with Venezuela, a key ally ...
Did 2025 break Russia’s oil revenue model? (INFOGRAPHIC)
In 2025, Russia's budget was based on expectations of oil prices at $70 per barrel; however, due to Ukrainian strikes and Western sanctions, the price effectively dropped to around $35. This significa...
Asia’s year of costly climate disasters spurs calls for ‘decisive action’
In 2025, Asia faced significant climate-related disasters, with four out of the six most costly global events occurring there. A report by Christian Aid highlights that unless emissions are reduced an...
Electricity price nearly €500 per MWh on Tuesday
The electricity price is forecasted to surge to approximately €500 per megawatt-hour (MWh) on Tuesday, surpassing the already record high of late November. This marks a significant escalation in energ...
Gaza’s digital economy 'in collapse' amid blockade and telecoms destruction
7amleh released a report detailing how Gaza's digital economy faces collapse due to the destruction of telecom infrastructure and ongoing Israeli blockade since October 2023. The economic impact is se...
Why Bali wants to check tourists’ bank balances – and the challenges of making it work
Bali's governor proposes including a regulation in Draft Regional Regulation on Quality Tourism Management that would require foreign tourists to disclose their recent bank balances. The initiative ai...
10 times Asia overtourism and ‘limits’ to hospitality became a problem in 2025
Highlights major challenges faced by popular Asian destinations due to overtourism during 2025. Key issues include Bali's push for high-spending tourists over budget-conscious ones, with local authori...
The 'Forever Wars' Hidden Costs
In an article for RealClearDefense, Francis P. Sempa discusses the hidden economic and societal costs of prolonged military engagements often referred to as 'forever wars'. The piece highlights less o...
Global Media Spotlight: US media says $1.5 trillion military spending only weakens American national power
The article discusses how high levels of U.S. military expenditure may be damaging its overall economic strength, suggesting that the $1.5 trillion allocated to military expenses over a specific perio...
Is crypto an opportunity or a threat?
The article discusses how cryptocurrency innovation offers certain advantages but also exacerbates the divide between personal gain and societal well-being due to the widespread use of private digital...
5,000 Hong Kong workers idle as new scaffold net safety regime hits 200 projects
A month after a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court led to stricter scaffold net safety regulations, over 5,000 construction workers are without work due to the suspension of repairs on more than 200 buildin...