Pakistan faces economic collapse, political exclusion, extremism, and corruption, driven by weak leadership and power imbalances undermining stability

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after just 27 days, deepening political crisis and raising fresh challenges for President Macron.

Increasing debt and five prime ministers in less than two years has Paris in a precarious position as Rome enjoys political stability.

From economic collapse to digital networks, shifting power and rising inequality, what truly drives the wave of mass mobilisation sweeping South Asia today

Social Media Ban: Turkey blocks X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and WhatsApp amid political unrest, raising concerns over free speech and internet control.

New provinces won’t save Pakistan; only justice, strong institutions, and an empowered democracy can end corruption and misrule

Investing.com -- J.P. Morgan said French banks face short-term pressure from political instability but also see meaningful upside from planned share buybacks. In a note dated Wednesday, J.P. Morgan analysts said Prime Minister François Bayrou’s decision to seek a confidence vote on September 8 could hasten the fall of the government. With no clear majority in the lower house, the risk of early parliamentary elections has increased. The uncertainty, the bank said, has raised the cost of equity for French lenders, contributing to recent market volatility. French government bond spreads widened by about 7 basis points this week to 77 basis points, reflecting investor concern, though J.P. Morgan expects the impact on bank capital and earnings to remain limited. The brokerage noted that potential fiscal measures pose a more direct risk to bank earnings. France introduced a 10 percentage point tax surcharge on corporates with revenues above €3 billion for fiscal year 2024, set to halve in 2025. J.P. Morgan said the surcharge could remain in place through 2026, which would trim estimated 2026 earnings per share by 0.9% for Société Générale, 1.6% for BNP Paribas and 3.3% for Crédit Agricole. Despite these risks, J.P. Morgan said recent share price weakness creates an opportunity, particularly for Société Générale. The brokerage trades at 5.8 times price-to-earnings and 0.6 times net asset value, with a return on net asset value forecast at 11.4% in 2027. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Analysts expect €2 billion of exceptional buybacks in 2026 and €2.5 billion in 2027, implying a total yield of 11% annually over 2025–27, compared with a sector average of about 8%. J.P. Morgan emphasized that French banks’ business models are diversified, limiting their direct exposure to volatility in French government debt. BNP derives about 25% of revenues from France, while Société Générale and Crédit Agricole each generate about 40%. Their sovereign bond exposures are spread across multiple countries, with France accounting for only 12% of BNP’s total, 25% for Crédit Agricole and 30% for Société Générale. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? Successful investors know to check multiple angles before making their move. InvestingPro's three powerful features work together to give you that edge: ProPicks AI runs 80+ stock-picking strategies, including Tech Titans, which doubled the S&P 500's performance in just 18 months! Fair Value combines 17 proven valuation models to help you spot overpriced stocks and undervalued gems. And WarrenAI delivers instant insights on any stock. Ask questions, get vetted answers backed by real-time data (unlike ChatGPT). Our subscribers use all three to identify stocks before double-digit gains and avoid costly mistakes. But with 50% during our Summer Sale, even if you only use one of these features the value pays for itself. Sale ends soon—don't wait until prices go back up.

The collapse of ethnic balance in Afghanistan is rooted in historical discrimination, foreign interventions, and systemic inequalities. Rebuilding requires inclusive governance, fair resource distribution, and national reconciliation. 🇦🇫⚖️ #Afghanistan #EthnicBalance #PoliticalInstability #Reconciliation

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