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Saudi-US ties are in flux

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has assertively pursued its own interests vis-à-vis oil prices and Yemen and has refused to take sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. Over the last decade, Riyadh has…

China political stability will endure growth slowdown

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CHINA

Headline growth was 6.7% for the third successive quarter -- neatly within the target range of 6.5-7.0%. However, the rate has not risen in any quarter since the last peak of 7.2…

Italy's Renzi set to continue political reform drive

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ITALY

The Italian political scene ahead of the May 31 regional and local elections.

Phishing threatens state and corporate cybersecurity

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INT

One group is based in Russia, the other in Iran. The advisory highlights how little some of the primary tactics and techniques used by cybercriminals and state intelligence…

Regulators will struggle to tackle data harvesting

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INTERNATIONAL

Some regulators, primarily in Europe and China, are cracking down on private firms collecting large volumes of users’ personal data and processing them for new purposes without…

Kazakhstan poll will be about stability not succession

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KAZAKHSTAN

The vote comes amid an unprecedented economic downturn caused by a combination of factors: low oil prices, recession in Russia and slowdown in China. President Nursultan…

Near-term US outlook is solid, but clouds are building

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UNITED STATES

Core personal consumption expenditure inflation is 4.7% year-on-year, above the 2.0% target. The economy is holding up, with the OECD now forecasting GDP growth of 1.5%, up from…

Eritrea factor may be crucial to Ethiopia's peace

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ERITREA/ETHIOPIA

The piece followed an expansive commentary from Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki, outlining Eritrea's enduring interest in Ethiopia's stability, which described the TPLF as a…

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

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AFRICA

Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome. Across the continent, decisions of presidents to stand down from office are critical for avoiding…

Cyber trends underline need for mature MFA

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INT

MFA involves requiring people to present more than one credential to authenticate themselves. These protocols reduce the risk and impact of credential theft, but also present…