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Who is Russian sovereign wealth fund boss Kirill Dmitriev, whose Middle East connections helped broker the release of US prisoner Marc Fogel?
RDIF boss Kirill Dmitriev emerges as key broker in Fogel release deal.
The cost of survival in Myanmar: Sustainability vs deforestation in war-torn Chin State
How those on the ground in Myanmar are being forced to abandon sustainable living — just to survive.
The curious case of unsustainable energy funding in Indonesia
During the G20 Summit held in Bali in November 2022, then president of Indonesia Joko Widodo and the International Partners Group signed the landmark Indonesia Just Energy Transition Partnership agreement — but what happened to it?
Turkey, Germany strike arms deal to ramp up production of 155mm artillery shells
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Mongolia on a soft power jolt to develop tourism, cultural exports take to stages worldwide
From horsehead fiddles at Sydney Opera House to hard rock at Glastonbury, a Davos pop-up and Broadway, you can’t miss the invitation.
Russian FDI down to 15-year low as Russia faces "the wrong kind of growth"
Foreign direct investment in Russia has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years, with the total volume decreasing to $235bn by October 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Russia, Ukrainska Pravda reported on February 8.
Poland plans to spin-off state-owned coal assets as energy transformation plans slowly gather momentum
Poland's Ministry of State Assets will present a comprehensive plan for the spin-off of coal assets from state-owned power companies to Parliament on February 13, as the government's energy transformationd plans gather pace.
Europe's economic woes made worse by looming trade war with US, says Goldman Sachs
Cyclical industries across Europe are in danger from the economic slowdown sweeping Europe, Goldman Sachs warned in a note on February 4. They were already reeling from years of a polycrisis, but now President Trump is threatening a trade war.
PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary
Spiritual leader who mingled with heads of state and royalty leaves behind tremendous amount of grassroots work that will benefit Ismaili Muslim communities for generations to come.
Bank deposits are back as Russians' favourite investment in 2024
Depositing money in high-yielding bank deposits is back as Russians' favourite store of wealth to protect their life savings against the ravages of high inflation rates. Total deposits were up by 70% in in 2024.
Lebanon's financial crisis drives citizens toward cryptocurrency
Lebanon's crumbling pound and bank failures push worried citizens to embrace Bitcoin as a safe haven.
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI start-up worrying governments around the world
What is DeepSeek afraid of in being asked questions about Taiwan and Tiananmen Square?
Turkey’s earthquake disaster two years on – families still searching for lost children, 650,000 living in container cities
For so many survivors, it is proving impossible to move on and find closure.
North Macedonia faces economic strain as European carmakers restructure
The European automotive sector has been grappling with declining sales and growing competition from China, leading to significant restructuring efforts.
Toyota to open fully-owned EV plant in Shanghai, increase operations in the US
Toyota to establish a wholly-owned EV and battery facility in Shanghai, expand US operations