China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs
HONG KONG, Jan 19, 2026 (AP) ÔÇö China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the government said Monday.…
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NepalÔÇÖs Prosperity: Beyond Physical Infrastructure
The discourse surrounding development in Nepal is frequently confined to the visible – the blacktopping of serpentine mountain roads, the soaring concrete walls of hydroelectric dams, or the long-awaited arrival
Chokepoints and the Power of Position: Why Control of Narrow Passages Shapes Global Politics
Strategic chokepoints, narrow passages in land or sea, hold a disproportionately significant role in global politics as they shape trade, energy security, and diplomatic influence.
Cuba in the Grip of Geopolitics: Is it the Next Battlefield?
Cuba, a strategically vital island nation located just 90 miles from the coast of Florida, is the largest and most significant territory in the Caribbean.
From Strategic Allies to Eternal Rivals: The Epic of US-Iran Geopolitics
Looking at the frost-bitten relations between Iran and the United States today – characterized by harsh sanctions, proxy wars, and bellicose rhetoric – it is
The Imperial Sunset: Why Empires Fall
History reveals an unalterable truth: every empire or superpower has a defined lifespan and a cyclical nature. From the ancient Roman and Ottoman Empires to
State responsible for promotion of inclusion: PM Karki
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki asserted that it is the responsibility of the State to protect and promote inclusion, social justice and cultural and lingual
Consumer Protection Department inspects 14 firms in Kathmandu, fines one Rs 5,000
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