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Why is China buying up gold?
Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.
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Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
Iran’s FM had urged member states to condemn ‘violations of international law by the United States and Israel’.
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Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters
The foreign ministers meeting is taking place before the 2026 BRICS summit in India in September.
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Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters
Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.
Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up energy prices
Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI regulation ‘urgently’ needed
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world “urgently” needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI.
Published On 19 Feb 2026
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How a robodog triggered an Indian academic scandal
An Indian university is facing backlash for presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation at an AI summit.
Published On 18 Feb 2026
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How did China’s trade surplus hit $1 trillion?
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have failed to hold back China’s export dominance, which scaled new heights in November.
India implements sweeping labour reforms despite union opposition
Four new labour codes come into force as India seeks to attract investment and strengthen manufacturing.
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China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters
It is a strategic move in advance of new round of tricky trade talks with the US.
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