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Unsettling Attacks in Northern Mali Fuel Growing Insecurity
The Global Banker Magazine BAMAKO, Mali — In a stark display of continued unrest, Mali was rocked by two attacks on Thursday that claimed the lives of 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers. The provisional death toll was released by the country’s military junta, outlining the deadly incidents that occurred in the restive north. Outraged…
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The Lingering Legacy of 1MDB: Struggles with Corruption and Identity Politics in Malaysia
The Global Banker Magazine Nearly a decade ago, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal rocked Malaysia, revealing a disturbing web of embezzlement and corruption that extended across the country’s political and financial landscape. While the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Najib Razak was hoped to bring closure to the scandal, the repercussions of 1MDB still…
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President Xi Jinping Hosts World Leaders as China Expands Diplomatic Footprint
The Global Banker Magazine President Xi Jinping’s decision to host the state visits of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in China this weekend sends a significant message about China’s evolving diplomatic strategy. By bypassing the G20 summit and receiving world leaders on home soil, President Xi underscores China’s preference for conducting…
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North Korea Unveils New Submarine with Nuclear Attack Capabilities
The Global Banker Magazine North Korea revealed its new submarine, named “Hero Kim Kun Ok,” which, according to the country’s leader Kim Jong Un, possesses nuclear attack capabilities. This development marks a significant milestone for North Korea in its ongoing efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy as a countermeasure against the United States and its…
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Mexico Poised for a Historic Milestone: A Female Leader in 2024
The Global Banker Magazine Mexico’s political landscape is undergoing a momentous shift as it inches closer to having its first female leader. Claudia Sheinbaum, selected as the candidate for the center-left alliance Juntos Hacemos Historia, will compete against Xóchitl Gálvez, the opposition’s top contender from the center-right political alliance Broad Front for Mexico. This groundbreaking…
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Australia and China Seek to Rebuild Bilateral Relations with High-Level Dialogue
The Global Banker Magazine Australia and China recently commenced their first high-level dialogue in three years. The meeting, held in Beijing, signifies a potential thaw in relations between the two countries, who have grappled with various issues including human rights, COVID-19 origins, and trade disputes. With a focus on trade, people-to-people links, and security, both…
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