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Indonesia's Emerging Status at Risk

Indonesia's Emerging Status at Risk

Jul 15, 2026 · David Chen

Indonesia, Asia's third-largest economy, is facing a potential downgrade from emerging market status due to President Prabowo Subianto's ambitious spending plan

Gulf Countries Prepare for Life Beyond Hormuz

Gulf Countries Prepare for Life Beyond Hormuz

Jul 15, 2026 · Hannah Price

The US and Iran continue exchanging strikes over the vital Strait of Hormuz, crippling a fifth of the world's oil supply. Gulf countries are seeking alternative

Ebola Outbreak Spreads Rapidly in Eastern Congo

Ebola Outbreak Spreads Rapidly in Eastern Congo

Jul 15, 2026 · James Parker

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is worsening, with deaths surpassing 700 and new cases emerging faster than they can be tracked. The World Health Organizati