President Xi Jinping has tightened his grip on China, ushering in sweeping reforms and a new era of assertive diplomacy. Under his leadership, China has become an attention-grabbing force. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decade-long tenure has undeniably transformed India into a formidable force on the global stage. China and India hold the key to unlocking Asia’s full potential. The world can no longer deny the pivotal role of these two giants in shaping the future of Asia and the world.
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Tajikistan’s Pamirs: A Perfect Political Storm on the Roof of the World
The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) of eastern Tajikistan, is a geopolitical treasure tethered to exterior interests, namely the authoritarian central Tajik government in Dushanbe, Chinese economic and military interests, and Russia, which historically frames the Pamirs as a part of its geopolitical backyard.
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Unprecedented heatwave hits Brazil
Red alerts have been issued for nearly 3,000 cities across Brazil, which is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave. On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro recorded a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius – a record for November – and high humidity on Tuesday made it feel like 58.5 degrees Celsius.
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Two more border to be opened in Syria to allow aid into the country
Syria’s government has agreed to open two more border crossings to allow aid into the country devastated by last week’s deadly earthquake. A spokesman for UN Secretary General, António Guterres said that it is going to make a big difference.
