Tue. May 12th, 2026

Aditi Bhaduri

The Game of Changes: The EU, China and the Middle East Investment Vortex

Vested interest groups in Arabic countries are not keen on opening up their borders to rival Arab businessmen. I would add that state actors in many Arab countries are also keen on monopolising transactions with the outside world, and specifically with the former colonial powers.

Photo: Getty Images/ Dan Kitwook

Myanmar’s military must answer charges: UN body

Myanmar’s military commanders must answer charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in a credible court, a United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM) said on Tuesday, urging the international community to cut off all financial and other support to them.

Photo: UNHCR/Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo