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Markets in Iran react positively to Pezeshkian’s presidential win
Iranian markets reacted positively to the outcome of the second round of snap elections held on July 5 on the first day of trading in the country.
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran presidential election
Iranian reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won around 53.6% of the vote in runoff elections
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins presidential runoff
Masoud Pezeshkian has been voted in as the ninth president of Iran's Islamic Republic.
Iran extends voting hours in presidential runoff election
Iran has extended voting hours in the presidential runoff election for a second time, with polls now set to close at 22:00 local time following a late-night surge in voters in different locations.
Uzbekistan gold mining giant Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company assigned its inaugural international credit rating
Uzbekistan gold mining giant Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMMC) has been assigned its inaugural international credit rating by S&P Global Ratings. The company received a long-term credit rating of 'BB-' with a 'Stable' outlook.
Hungarian PM Orban arrives in Moscow to meet Putin on “peace mission”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban posted a picture on social media of himself arriving at Moscow’s airport with the caption: “Peace mission continues, second stop – Moscow.”
Japanese man ‘sleeping’ on Tokyo train found to be dead after 650km journey
When a train pulled into JR Odawara Station south of Tokyo on May 11, it was soon discovered that a passenger sitting on a two-person bench seat was actually dead.
Croatia expects most successful summer tourism season ever
Tourism minister says ‘outstanding’ figures for spring indicate strong summer and post-season ahead.
Serbia secures €870mn investment from Chinese Minth
Planned investment reflects Serbia's growing appeal as a destination for international manufacturing and its strategic efforts to integrate into the burgeoning electric vehicle market.
Iran holds presidential runoff as Khamenei casts early vote
Iranians began voting on July 5 in a presidential runoff between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and conservative Saeed Jalili, with polling stations opening at 08:00 local time.
Russian space agency head says Moscow has proof America really DID go to the moon
Speaking to the State Duma, Yuri Borisov publicly revealed that Roscosmos has confirmed proof that the US sent humans to the Moon.
Cult infiltrates Trinidad's elite spy agency in shocking coup plot
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Keith Rowley has exposed a shocking conspiracy where an esoteric religious cult infiltrated the SSA, amassed weapons and planned to overthrow the government, prompting an urgent overhaul of the agency.
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Russian space chief complains country is far behind China and USA
Russia is lagging far behind both the United States and China in the production of satellites, Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov told the country’s parliamentarians on July 3.
Iran proposes SCO joint bank, free zones network
Iran’s acting president Mohammad Mokhber on July 4 proposed the creation of a joint bank and a common free zones network within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in the Caribbean, leaves 10 dead as it heads for Mexico
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic, devastated the Caribbean with widespread destruction and at least 10 fatalities. Now a Category 4, it approaches Mexico's Caribbean coast, posing continued threats of flooding and high winds.
Russia accuses Stolichnaya vodka producer of being an “extremist organisation”, moves to seize its Russian assets
Russia’s Prosecutor General's Office has demanded courts recognise vodka magnate Yuri Shefler and his companies as an “extremist organisation,” and has begun the process of confiscating the billionaire's assets in Russia in favour of the state.
Chinese President Xi reportedly expresses support for Kazakhstan’s accession to BRICS
Resource-rich Kazakhstan a potential member of bloc of major emerging markets as China and Russia advocate for its expansion.
European Commission clears NPP expansion project in Romania
New reactors at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant are expected to avoid the emission of 20mn tonnes of CO2 per year.
Putin talks trade and energy with Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaagiin at SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin held in-depth negotiations with his Mongolian counterpart, President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, in the former Kazakh capital of Alamaty during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on July 3.
Founder of largest Latin American gang captured in Colombia
In a significant victory against organised crime in Latin America, Colombian police have apprehended Larry Álvarez, one of the founding members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang.