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Turkey, Germany strike arms deal to ramp up production of 155mm artillery shells

bne IntelliNews February 13, 2025

Move comes as US downgrades its role in Nato defence of Europe and concern grows over how Russia is racing ahead in weapons manufacturing.

Iran's birth rate falls below 1mn as population crisis deepens

bnm Tehran bureau February 12, 2025

Iran's annual birth rate will fall below 1mn for the first time, the deputy health minister announced as the country nears the end of its current calendar year.

What is on the table in Munich to bring the war in Ukraine to an end?

Ben Aris in Berlin February 12, 2025

The world’s leaders meet in Munich this St Valentine’s day and ending the war in Ukraine will be top of the agenda. But what exactly is on the table for discussion to bring about an end to the conflict in Ukraine?

Russian holiday-makers return to Europe as demand for trips abroad surges

Ben Aris in Berlin February 11, 2025

Russian tourists are increasingly booking trips to Europe, with a sharp rise in hotel reservations for Spain, France and Italy, according to leading online travel aggregators.

Trump's return pushes Iran to war or deal

bnm Tehran bureau February 10, 2025

As Donald Trump gets settled in the White House, Iran finds itself at a critical juncture, facing both economic pressures and economic challenges.

INTERVIEW: Lee Chun-Li – Taiwan Energy Administration

bno - Taipei Bureau February 10, 2025

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs Energy Administration Deputy Director General sits down to talk power generation, renewable energy goals and if nuclear power has a future in Taiwan

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