Gen-Z Icon Balendra "Balen" Shah's RSP Sweeps Parliamentary Polls
In a dramatic shift in Nepal’s political landscape, rapper‑turned‑politician Balendra “Balen” Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for a historic landslide victory in the 2026 parliamentary elections,...
Driving Innovation in Global CNC Manufacturing
In an exclusive conversation with Global Leaders Insights, Roberto Deger, Member of the Management Board & CFO, CHRO at INDEX Group, discusses how artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation are...
Will Prices Rise? Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs & SCOTUS Ruling
There is no more controversial development in recent U.S. trade policy than the SCOTUS Tariff Ruling 2026, combined with President Donald Trump's introduction of a 10% global tariff on imports. By February 2026, the...
Putin Pledges Support to Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Monday, following the latter's election as Iran's new Supreme Leader — and wasted...
EU Cannot Rely Only on Rules-Based Order, Warns Von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the European Union can no longer rely only on the rules-based international order to protect itself from modern threats, urging the bloc to reconsider how it safeguard...
UK Liberal Democrats Urge Cancellation of King Charles US Visit
Britain’s Liberal Democrat leader has urged the government to cancel King Charles III’s proposed trip to the United States, arguing that recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about the United Kingdom could place the monarch in a difficu...
Starmer Speaks with Trump After Iran Strikes Row Tests UK-US Ties
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer held a phone call with US president Donald Trump on Sunday to address tensions after Trump criticised the UK’s support for US-led strikes on Iran. The conversation, confirmed by Downing Street, follow...
Movers & Shakers
Engineius Appoints Phill Jones as CEO to Lead Next Phase Growth
Vehicle movement technology company Engineius has appointed Phill Jones as its new chief executive officer, marking a leadership change as the company moves...
How Iran's Protests Are Being Watched by the World and Why It Matters
Over the past months, Iran has witnessed widespread protests that reflect deep frustration within its society. What began as anger over economic hardship — rising prices, unemployment, and a weakening currency — has grown into something much broad...
How Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Alliances
In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, pledging a renewed commitment to his “America First” doctrine. Marked by transactional diplomacy, skepticism toward multilateral institutions, and heavy reliance on econo...