Tag: geopolitical tensions
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 14, 2024. With the climate crisis escalating, the stakes at COP29 couldn’t be higher, as nations, businesses, and civil society...
The aviation industry faces a disturbing rise in hoax calls that threaten flights, disrupt schedules, and raise security concerns. Just last month, numerous flights were delayed or canceled due to false alarms, revealing how challenging it has become to trace and stop these internet-driven threats. Hoax calls have shifted...
From early 2022 to mid-2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented its most aggressive rate hike cycle since the early 1980s, raising the policy interest rate from near-zero levels of 0-0.25% to a range of 5-5.25%. This dramatic shift was aimed at curbing the high inflation rates that had surged...
Global crude oil prices have experienced a sharp decline of 20% since March 2024, dropping below the $75 per barrel mark and settling at around $72 per barrel. This reduction has sparked hope in many oil-importing nations, including India, that the falling global crude prices could lead to cuts...
When Indian equity investors wrapped up their week last Friday, the future seemed clear and promising. However, by Monday, the market mood had dramatically shifted. Panic spread not just in India but globally, with investors scrambling to understand what had affected their stocks so profoundly. The unexpected turbulence stemmed...
This week’s stock-market roller coaster has drawn global attention, driven mainly by a sharp reversal in speculative trades rather than the bursting of a bubble or an ominous economic signal. However, this surge in market turbulence does not mean we are out of the woods. The dynamics of the...
Space technology has become an increasingly critical component of global security. Space assets such as satellites and sensors are used for intelligence gathering and surveillance. The space assets provide critical information for military operations and environmental monitoring. This article will explore the impact of space on global security. With...
