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Infrastructure to geopolitics—7 factors reshaping global manufacturing landscape

As manufacturers reassess their footprints and network strategies, the trend of making location decisions based on cost is evolving into a more complex decision-making process.

Humans degrading productive land double the size of Spain every year

About 70% of critical mineral extraction could be facing drought risks by mid-century and global food system firms could lose up to 26% of their value by 2030.

Collaboration can disrupt cybercrime. Recent takedowns show why

Operation Serengeti led to the arrests of more than 1,000 suspected cybercriminals who targeted 35,000 people across 19 African nations.

These 6 countries are using space tech to build digital capabilities. Here’s how

Space technology will help monitor the effects of climate change, warn of impending natural disasters, and improve humanitarian response. India, Japan, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Thailand are on board.

Middle East can teach us something about the changing global job market

In Bahrain, educators have been working alongside government institutions and local businesses to explore how to prepare students for the workplace of the future.

Science once drove technology, now the reverse is true. Here’s how to harness it

Traditionally, scientific discoveries led the way—Newton's laws enabled the Industrial Revolution. Now AI is predicting protein structures faster than traditional lab methods.

India is pivotal in closing climate finance gaps. Philanthropy is key

Having funded everything from education to livelihoods to gender, India’s philanthropists are increasingly aware of their country’s climate challenge and the need for big bets.

Menopause conversations need to be normalised. Women leaders can make a difference

It’s crucial to recognise the importance of the perimenopause journey, as it lays the foundation for many of the changes and symptoms that follow.

Creating a plastic-free tourism sector is a challenge. Here’s why it’s worth it

The tourism industry significantly contributes to plastic pollution. In places like the Mediterranean, there is a marked increase in marine pollution during peak travel seasons.

There’s a hidden crisis in village schools in India. It starts with water

The lack of basic infrastructure in rural Indian schools is not just an inconvenience, it’s a health emergency that severely impacts children’s ability to learn and thrive.

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Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.