Beijing has spent $1 trillion to expand its influence in developing countries, but now the programme is being radically revised because of the credit debts.
Pakistan had a record-breaking mountaineering season this year, with the world's second-highest mountain K2 attracting climbers from all over the world.
Experts say several other countries have also mobilised reserves during past engagements when wars lasted longer than expected.
The Italian election saw the lowest-ever turnout since the post-war period, as voters were unmoved by the narrative of a ‘fascist’ threat and rather punished political forces they see as responsible for their long-standing economic woes.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to be the most trusted arbiter between Russia and Ukraine – and the recent prisoner swap negotiated by Ankara proves it.
Recent border clashes killed nearly 100 people from the two neighbouring Central Asian states, signalling their friction could destabilise the entire region.
Most young Italians unable to decide who to vote for are on the left of the political spectrum, where they feel unrepresented. The question is how many of them will still step out to cast their vote on Sunday.
This Canadian family of six are in an urgency to collect visual memories of the world as three of their four kids are gradually losing their vision due to a rare genetic disease.
A solution to the ongoing gas crisis is the top concern for Italians heading to the polls on September 25 – but disenchantment and apathy prevail as 40 percent of voters are still undecided.
Giorgia Meloni, who is tipped to become Italy’s first female prime minister, says she wants an EU fund to help the countries most affected by the energy crisis, and to set up offshore centres to process refugees in Africa.
Four contested regions of Ukraine will vote to formally accede to Moscow, drawing international ire. Pro-Russian leaders however maintain that the move is important for a “stable, happy future”.
Moscow is said to be in talks with both TRNC and Ankara on a possible flight path and inauguration of flights could also potentially mark a step toward Russia's recognition of the Turkish Cypriot state.
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