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Toyota Middle East exports nosedive
Toyota Motor (TYO: 7203) said on May 28 that exports from Japan to the Middle East plunged 91.7% in April from a year earlier to 2,418 vehicles, as conflict in the region disrupted demand.
Bulgaria pledges EU-backed reforms, aims to unlock frozen funds
PM says after years of political instability, Bulgaria's new government is pursuing a “stable, reform-oriented” agenda focused on fiscal discipline, growth, anti-corruption efforts.
Trump gives resounding endorsement to Armenian PM Pashinyan ahead of election
US president writes Nikol Pashinyan has his “COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for Re-Election” in Truth Social post.
Moscow has closed the Ukraine ceasefire dialogue with the US - Ryabkov
Russia has suspended dialogue with the US on strategic stability and nuclear arms control, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, signalling a further deterioration in relations between the world’s two largest nuclear powers.
Germany’s gas grid operators warn they may fail to secure suffiencent supplies to make it through the coming winter
Germany’s gas grid operators have warned that current market conditions and storage rules may be insufficient to secure supplies through the coming winter.
Putin deepens ties with Kazakhstan with nuclear power plant deal and renewed friendship declaration during state visit
Vladimir Putin arrived in Astana on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to Kazakhstan — his second to the country in a single presidential term — trailing a delegation of more than 30 senior officials and business figures.
Israel widens Lebanon combat zone despite ceasefire, orders evacuations
Israel has declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon a combat zone and ordered civilians to move north, ignoring the ceasefire deal announced in mid-April as it continues to target Hezbollah.
Poland, UK pledge mutual military help under new security treaty
Poland and Britain pledged to provide mutual assistance, including military support, in the event of an armed attack on either country, under a new security and defence partnership treaty.
Latvia’s new government criticised for overwhelming gender imbalance
Only two women are expected to hold ministerial posts in the 15-member government, despite Latvia having previously ranked among the stronger EU performers for female political representation.
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 500 children
More than 500 children with confirmed or suspected measles infections have reportedly died in Bangladesh since March.
Resi4Rent closes record €575mn Polish institutional rental portfolio sale
Sale of 18 residential rental projects for over is the largest transaction in Poland's institutional private rented sector.
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Terrorist attacks in Russia thwarted by joint work with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, says FSB director
Warns Afghanistan-based ISKP actively recruiting individuals across Central Asia and migrant workers in Russian locations.
Bulgaria PM signals rethink on Ukraine aid during Paris visit
Rumen Radev signalled Sofia may limit future military and financial support for Ukraine, citing security risks and domestic budget pressures.
Serbia secures nearly €1bn in new Chinese investments
Deals signed with Chinese automotive and industrial firms including Minth Group, Shanghai Automotive Chassis, BMTS Technology and Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems.
Flávio Bolsonaro turns to Trump as Brazil probe deepens
Flávio Bolsonaro travelled to Washington on May 26 for a private meeting with Donald Trump, seeking to shore up his political standing ahead of Brazil's October presidential election following a financial scandal involving a disgraced banker.
AEC presents African Energy Person of Year 2026 award to Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has presented the “African Energy Person of the Year” award to Nigerian businessman and industrialist Aliko Dangote, the founder, president and CEO of the Dangote Group.
Ukraine's drone campaign bites into Russian fuel supply as refinery damage forces emergency imports from Belarus
Russia's purchases of Belarusian gasoline on the St Petersburg commodity exchange exceeded 17,000 tonnes in early May — roughly 58-times the volume bought in the same period last year.
Ukraine shifts from wartime survival to long-term economic planning
Ukraine’s economy shrank sharply following the start of the war in 2022, with industrial facilities, energy infrastructure and logistics networks repeatedly targeted by missile and drone strikes.
Russia seeks partial privatisation of state carrier Aeroflot
Russian national air carrier Aeroflot plans to privatise a 23.76% stake worth approximately $634mn as part of the government’s financial market development programme.
Turkish police move in on opposition rally called over ousting of leader, seizing of party HQ
Teargas and water cannon used to break up Izmir crowd. CHP says political battle will be fought between “the people and Erdogan”.