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Minister’s denial of 1998 mass rapes in Indonesia sparks outcry

“What actually happened? We never truly know. Who said it was mass rape? It was all hearsay,” Fadli said in a recent podcast interview.

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Uzbekistan investment story reaches critical mass as the first round of international capital arrives to invest into its burgeoning businesses

Uzbekistan sees surge in foreign investor interest as green energy and private capital drive momentum.

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TBC Uzbekistan CEO Hughes building a Central Asian digital-only banking giant with retail, SME lending and AI services

Since it arrived in Uzbekistan in 2020 by taking over a fintech payment system, Georgia’s TBC has taken the market by storm. The country’s only pure online bank has grown by leaps and bounds and today has 1mn customers.

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EU sanctions Turkey’s jihadists in Syria for slaughtering Alawites

Militias designated by Council of Ministers represent a failure by Ankara to organise militant groups during the Syria War.

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Arrest of billionaire Karapetyan escalates Armenia’s church-state showdown

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is embroiled in a very public confrontation with the Armenian Apostolic Church after accusing its head of fathering an illegitimate child.

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Exiled opposition leader Felix Maradiaga speaks out on Nicaragua's authoritarian turn

Nicaraguan dissident Félix Maradiaga speaks from exile about Ortega's escalating repression. As the country cuts UN ties and deepens Russia-China partnerships, he calls for international pressure to counter the regime's transnational persecution.

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Asia's role as a global data centre hub is driving economic growth across the region

Microsoft and Google recently announced multi-billion dollar investments to expand their existing facilities in Singapore, incorporating AI-ready infrastructure and renewable energy commitments.

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US moving military assets into striking range of Iran

US President Donald Trump has not committed himself to joining Israel in the war against Iran, but he is moving military assets to within striking range of Tehran to keep that option open.

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Hungary in talks with US on major business agreement to offset tariff impact

China’s curb on rare earth magnet exports could significantly impact Indian EV manufacturing

Argentina moves to seize ex-president Kirchner's assets in $500mn corruption case

Hungary in talks with US on major business agreement to offset tariff impact

Hungary and the United States are holding behind-the-scenes negotiations on a potential business agreement aimed at mitigating the negative effects of US tariffs.

China’s curb on rare earth magnet exports could significantly impact Indian EV manufacturing

India’s automotive sector is navigating an emerging supply-side challenge as China’s recent export controls on rare earth elements and magnets begin to disrupt shipments and strain global supply networks.

Argentina moves to seize ex-president Kirchner's assets in $500mn corruption case

Argentine judicial authorities are scrambling to recover an estimated $500mn lost to the state in what prosecutors describe as a “colossal” fraud scheme led by former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner during her 2007–2015 tenure.

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Russian ghost ship towed from Gdynia for scrapping in Denmark

Polish authorities began the removal of the derelict Russian oil tanker Khatanga from the Port of Gdynia after years of abandonment.

Indonesia’s President Subianto guest of honour at Russia’s SPIEF investment conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Constantine Palace near St Petersburg on June 19, marking the start of Subianto’s first official visit to Russia since taking office in late 2024.

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico's Oaxaca state as category 3 storm

Hurricane Erick struck Mexico's Pacific coast early on June 19 morning, making landfall in the western state of Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 205 km/h (125 mph).

El Salvador in “darkest moment” for press freedom since civil war, rights groups say

Seventeen international press freedom organisations have issued a joint statement expressing "deep alarm" at what they describe as an accelerated deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador under President Bukele.

Argentina dismantles Russian network linked to Wagner founder

Argentina's government has uncovered a Russian influence operation targeting the country through disinformation campaigns and political infiltration, presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni announced.

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Iran cryptocurrency exchange loses $81mn in hacker attack

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has suffered a cyberattack resulting in losses exceeding $81.7mn, with the hacker group Predatory Sparrow claiming responsibility.

How Turkey became a fintech operator in Spain and Pakistan by seizing unicorn enterprise Papara

State trustee appointed to Turkish firm that owns Madrid-based neobank Rebellion Pay and reportedly took over Pakistani operator SadaPay.

EU taps Bulgarian drone startup Dronamics for up to €30mn investment

Dronamics has become one of the most high-profile EU-based aerospace startups.

Armenia announces $500mn AI supercomputing hub with NVIDIA and Firebird

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says investment has the potential to transform Armenia's technological landscape.

Israeli police arrest 13-year-old Tel Aviv boy suspected of spying for Iran

Israeli police have arrested a 13-year-old Tel Aviv boy suspected of carrying out missions for Iran.

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COMMENT: weighing up the economic cost of the Israel-Iran war

“The longer and more intense the conflict becomes, the greater the economic cost.” James Swanston, a Middle East and North Africa economist with Capital Economics in a note.

Central Asia has become “like a girl whose house is full of suitors”, analyst says

Powers including China, Russia, the US and the EU “all promise something to the bride” in scramble for resources such as critical minerals.

COMMENT: Four scenarios of how the Israel-Iran conflict might play out from Capital Economics

As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to unfold, the geopolitical uncertainty has prompted wide-ranging assessments of how it might play out. Analysts at Capital Economics have outlined four plausible scenarios.

Russia provoking conflict in Western Balkans as leverage against West, think-tank says

Instability in the Western Balkans "presents Russia with a win-win scenario", says FPRI analysis.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: US told Turkey war was imminent. There’s more to Ankara’s stance on conflict than meets the eye

Israeli jets entered Turkish airspace. Erdogan hardly blinked.

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Russian inflation slows to 9.6% as of June 16

Russia’s consumer prices rose by 0.04% week on week between June 10 and 16, compared with 0.03% w/w the previous week, according to the latest data from RosStat.

Turkey’s central bank stays put on rates in fog of geopolitical tensions

Lira has felt renewed pressure since Israel's attack on Iran was launched six days ago. Regulator has burnt through reserves to maintain stability.

Romania’s public debt hits 56.1% of GDP at end-March

Romania’s public debt rose by €7bn during Q1 2025, mainly due to the FX bonds issued in January and February.

Gas flowing from Iran to Turkey without interruption, says minister

Fifth of Turkey's oil imports pass Strait of Hormuz. Ankara confident it could replace these shipments if passage was disrupted amid conflict.

Pakistan holds key interest rate at 11% amid oil price risks

Pakistan’s central bank has kept the interest rate unchanged at 11%, citing fresh inflationary risks due to volatile global oil prices and regional geopolitical tensions.

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Azerbaijan casino push aligns with business plans of president’s former son-in-law

The Azerbaijani parliament is set to adopt legislation to legalise casinos on artificial islands — which would pave the way for Emin Agalarov’s ‘Absheron Las Vegas’ project.

Turkey's Koc in a sweet spot in Uzbekistan's burgeoning real estate sector

The Uzbekistan real estate market has entered a sweet spot. A burgeoning population, rising capital inflows, a growing expat community and strong economic growth have combined to lift everyone’s boat.

The Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Combine is the jewel in Uzbekistan's golden crown

The Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Combine is Uzbekistan’s crown jewel and the fourth largest gold mine in the world. It also epitomises the Central Asian republic’s efforts to modernise its economy.

India likely to maintain neutral stance in Iran-Israel conflict

While New Delhi supports non-proliferation, it does not favour unilateral military solutions. A full-scale Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities could lead to regional chaos and spike oil prices, directly hurting Indian economic interests.

Western unity collapses as G7 summit in June beaks up with no joint statement

Western unity to support Ukraine in its existential struggle with Russia has collapsedю The G7 summit of the world’s richest nations in Canada, broke up on June 17 without releasing a statement condemning Russia’s military occupation of Ukraine.

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ASIA BLOG: Which side leading Asian nations would back if Iran VS Israel escalates

In the event of an escalation, Beijing would likely call for restraint and push for a negotiated settlement. It may be doing so already behind the scenes. However, its silence or perceived tilt towards Tehran could provoke criticism from the West.

TEHRAN BLOG: residents stockpile supplies as Israel-Iran tensions escalate

Tehran's residents remain behind despite calls by President Donald Trump to evacuate the city of 12mn.

CAUCASUS BLOG: Armenia feels the strain as Iran-Israel conflict upends regional order

Armenia finds itself increasingly isolated in a volatile neighbourhood, surrounded by historic foes and uncertain allies.

CAUCASUS BLOG: Azerbaijan’s sealed land borders serve power, not security

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Azerbaijan remains the only country in the region to keep its land borders closed, not only to foreign nationals but also to its own citizens.

ISTANBUL BLOG: Ankara denies Nato radar site in Turkey feeds Israel data on incoming missiles. Try not to snort

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Polish authorities began the removal of the derelict Russian oil tanker Khatanga from the Port of Gdynia after years of abandonment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Constantine Palace near St Petersburg on June 19, marking the start of Subianto’s first official visit to Russia since taking office in late 2024.

Hurricane Erick struck Mexico's Pacific coast early on June 19 morning, making landfall in the western state of Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 205 km/h (125 mph).

Seventeen international press freedom organisations have issued a joint statement expressing "deep alarm" at what they describe as an accelerated deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador under President Bukele.

Argentina's government has uncovered a Russian influence operation targeting the country through disinformation campaigns and political infiltration, presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni announced.

Tech

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has suffered a cyberattack resulting in losses exceeding $81.7mn, with the hacker group Predatory Sparrow claiming responsibility.

State trustee appointed to Turkish firm that owns Madrid-based neobank Rebellion Pay and reportedly took over Pakistani operator SadaPay.

Dronamics has become one of the most high-profile EU-based aerospace startups.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says investment has the potential to transform Armenia's technological landscape.

Israeli police have arrested a 13-year-old Tel Aviv boy suspected of carrying out missions for Iran.

Opinion

“The longer and more intense the conflict becomes, the greater the economic cost.” James Swanston, a Middle East and North Africa economist with Capital Economics in a note.

Powers including China, Russia, the US and the EU “all promise something to the bride” in scramble for resources such as critical minerals.

As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to unfold, the geopolitical uncertainty has prompted wide-ranging assessments of how it might play out. Analysts at Capital Economics have outlined four plausible scenarios.

Instability in the Western Balkans "presents Russia with a win-win scenario", says FPRI analysis.

Israeli jets entered Turkish airspace. Erdogan hardly blinked.

Data

Russia’s consumer prices rose by 0.04% week on week between June 10 and 16, compared with 0.03% w/w the previous week, according to the latest data from RosStat.

Lira has felt renewed pressure since Israel's attack on Iran was launched six days ago. Regulator has burnt through reserves to maintain stability.

Romania’s public debt rose by €7bn during Q1 2025, mainly due to the FX bonds issued in January and February.

Fifth of Turkey's oil imports pass Strait of Hormuz. Ankara confident it could replace these shipments if passage was disrupted amid conflict.

Pakistan’s central bank has kept the interest rate unchanged at 11%, citing fresh inflationary risks due to volatile global oil prices and regional geopolitical tensions.

Features

The Azerbaijani parliament is set to adopt legislation to legalise casinos on artificial islands — which would pave the way for Emin Agalarov’s ‘Absheron Las Vegas’ project.

The Uzbekistan real estate market has entered a sweet spot. A burgeoning population, rising capital inflows, a growing expat community and strong economic growth have combined to lift everyone’s boat.

The Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Combine is Uzbekistan’s crown jewel and the fourth largest gold mine in the world. It also epitomises the Central Asian republic’s efforts to modernise its economy.

While New Delhi supports non-proliferation, it does not favour unilateral military solutions. A full-scale Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities could lead to regional chaos and spike oil prices, directly hurting Indian economic interests.

Western unity to support Ukraine in its existential struggle with Russia has collapsedю The G7 summit of the world’s richest nations in Canada, broke up on June 17 without releasing a statement condemning Russia’s military occupation of Ukraine.

Blogs

In the event of an escalation, Beijing would likely call for restraint and push for a negotiated settlement. It may be doing so already behind the scenes. However, its silence or perceived tilt towards Tehran could provoke criticism from the West.

Tehran's residents remain behind despite calls by President Donald Trump to evacuate the city of 12mn.

Armenia finds itself increasingly isolated in a volatile neighbourhood, surrounded by historic foes and uncertain allies.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Azerbaijan remains the only country in the region to keep its land borders closed, not only to foreign nationals but also to its own citizens.

Erdogan manages to get Trump on phone twice in two days.

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Across the region, six units exceeded their individual ceilings for sulphur dioxide emissions by more than ten times last year, according to a survey by environmental NGO CEE Bankwatch.

Climate disaster-related spending globally has reached $18.5 trillion since 2000, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Solution favoured by Astana will help balance relations with Moscow and Beijing.

Issuance drew strong demand from both regional and international investors, surpassing its initial target of €110mn.

Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?

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