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The US imported $455,000 worth of Russian chicken eggs for the first time 1992 despite sanctions
The US imported $455,000 worth of Russian chicken eggs for the first time in decades despite sanctions, RIA Novosti reported on September 5, citing data from the US statistical service.
Putin warns that coalition of the willing peacekeepers in Ukraine are "legitimate targets"
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if Ukraine’s European allies send peacekeepers to Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) will consider them to be “legitimate military targets,” in comments at the Eastern Economic Forum.
US to draw back from Asia in new defence policy concept
The United States is scaling back its strategic focus on Asia, marking a potential end to over a decade of military and political efforts to counterbalance China’s rise in the region, Politico reports.
Slovakia’s Fico meets Ukraine’s Zelenskiy and delivers a message from Putin, opening indirect talks between the two presidents
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Uzhgorod, close to the Slovak-Ukrainian border, on September 5 and delivered a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin in what could be an indirect approach.
Washington signals end to military aid for Russia’s neighbours, Baltics to feel brunt
Word of planned move comes in same week Donald Trump committed to keeping US forces in Poland.
Anutin Chanvirakul named Thailand’s new PM following coalition victory
Anutin Chanvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Thailand after successfully forming a coalition government with support from the People’s Party.
Trump chews coalition of the willing leaders out over Russian oil imports
US President Donald Trump got into another shouting match over the Ukraine conflict, this time with Europe’s top leaders of the coalition of the willing, in a phone call following the end of the Paris summit on September 4.
US offers Ecuador $20mn to combat cartels as deportation agreement nears
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Quito on September 4, confirming substantial security assistance as the South American nation continues its battle against organised crime and drug trafficking.
Romania’s President Dan says securing stable government his top achievement in first 100 days
Nicușor Dan rates his performance at “seven to eight out of ten”, citing government stability and efforts to rein in Romania's deficit.
“Fires, earthquakes and inflation are putting tourists off Turkey,” writes The Economist
Even Turks reportedly more and more heading to Greek islands rather than accept prices demanded for domestic holidays.
Eurobond investors shrug off Turkey’s political showdown and place $10bn of bids at sovereign wealth fund auction
Court-appointed trustee says he knows how he will gain entry to opposition’s Istanbul provincial HQ.
The coalition of the willing meet in Paris to try and stop the war in Ukraine
President Zelenskiy travelled to Denmark and France on September 3 to meet with leaders from 35 countries that make up the coalition of the willing (COW) and discuss the need for strong measures to pressure Russia to negotiate an end to the war.
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EU pushes trade pacts with Mexico and Mercosur
The European Union has thrown its weight behind two major Latin American trade agreements, formally launching the ratification process for deals with Mercosur and Mexico despite sustained resistance from agricultural nations and farmers.
Armenian tycoon starts installing world’s tallest Jesus statue
Project to build 33-metre statue of Jesus Christ goes ahead despite past opposition from Armenian government, church and environmental groups.
Uzbek leader wants to expand nuclear cooperation with China
Is Tashkent putting together a backup plan in case Rosatom can’t fulfil its obligations?
Trump special rep having an extended stay in Tashkent
Hoping to prepare the ground for a critical minerals deal.
Guyana's ruling party declares victory in general election
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has declared victory in the country's general and regional elections, with preliminary results showing his People's Progressive Party securing a commanding lead over opposition parties.
US and Mexico deepen security cooperation as strains persist
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Mexico has reinforced cooperation against organised crime while laying bare tensions between both governments over sovereignty, corruption and trade.
US visit gives Nawrocki strong start with Trump
Poland's new President Karol Nawrocki secures pledge from Donald Trump that he will keep US' 8,000 troops in Poland.