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Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year tests Mexico’s new direction
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year in office has been marked by a combination of political stability, expansive social policies and cautious diplomacy, all set against the backdrop of a slowing economy and growing institutional concentration.
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KYIV BLOG: France’s latest government collapse deepens uncertainty over Ukraine support
Under President Emmanuel Macron, France has been one of Europe’s leading advocates for a stronger, coordinated response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Babiš in talks with far-right and anti-green parties after Czech election win
Prague is likely to get the most Eurosceptic government yet seen as ANO leader Andrej Babis confirms talks with far-right SPD and anti-green, Eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves.
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Can Senegal’s transparency drive amid an oil & gas boom end the 'resource curse'?
Senegal is tying its energy-led growth story to a wider investment drive, opening Fii 2025 under President Faye’s patronage. With Sangomar first oil flowing and gas exports due from GTA, the government is poised to unveil its petroleum code.
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Georgia’s ruling party claims landslide win in partially boycotted local election
Georgian Dream took over 80% of the votes nationwide, as opposition marked election day with a mass protest in Tbilisi.
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Japan’s new ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi – a win for Taiwan, a slap in the face for China
Galling to China, Takaichi is said to be a regular visitor to Yasukuni Shrine, which, given its enshrinement of Japan’s war dead, including a number of convicted war criminals, is seen as a political slap in the face by Beijing.
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Russia destroys Polish fashion retailer LPP's warehouse in Lviv
Warsaw-listed LPP says cooperation with multiple logistics providers means deliveries to Ukrainian stores will continue without interruption.
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Malaysia’s fuel recalibration: balancing fiscal discipline and public relief
In late September 2025, the Malaysian government unveiled a recalibrated approach to its long-running petrol subsidy, lowering the price of RON95 for citizens to $0.47 per litre.
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