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Kazakhstan not at all “scared” of transit competition posed by planned China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, says analyst
Adds engineering feat required to build cargo corridor through towering mountains could more than double project cost.
Death by electrocution of two who stepped in puddle causes widespread anger in Turkey
Prosecutor seeks detention of 29 water and power officials and workers. Tragedy triggers debate on dangers of electricity network privatisation.
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Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian offers olive branch to industry and workers
Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to engage the country's private sector in the nation's economy and production.
Kazakhstan settles dispute with Moldovan businessman Anatol Stati that lasted more than decade
Case over oil and gas assets seized by state was fought in multiple locations around world and at one point led to civil racketeering lawsuit filed in US.
Iconic Czech daily Lidove noviny to end print version
Oldest Czech daily still in print to shift fully online less than a year after sale of its publisher to Kaprain group.
Colombian steel producers alarmed by influx of Russian and Chinese steel
Colombian steel producers are raising concerns over a sharp increase in steel imports from Russia and China, which they say is harming the economy and employment in the sector.
Serbia reapproves Rio Tinto lithium mining project after court ruling
Serbia's Constitutional Court ruled this month that the 2022 government decision to revoke Rio Tinto’s permit for the $2.4bn lithium mine was unconstitutional and unlawful.
Russia annuls passports of emigrants criticising invasion of Ukraine, leaving them without ID
Moscow has started to annul the internal passports of Russian emigrants who have publicly condemned the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Estonian president assigns Kristen Michal to form new government
President Alar Karis says the most viable coalition would be among Michal's Reform Party, the Social Democrats and Estonia 200.
Iran open to resuming nuclear talks with US, says foreign minister
Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani said on July 16 that Tehran welcomes the resumption of talks with the United States.
Gulnara Karimova getting special treatment in Tashkent prison, claims former inmate
Disgraced daughter of ex-president, known for luxury lifestyle built on corruption, also accused of once starting a prisoners’ rebellion.
Russians begin selling t-shirts featuring photo of Trump assassination attempt
E-commerce platforms in Russia have begun selling t-shirts featuring photos of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
Trump names J D Vance as running mate in setback for Ukraine
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential pick on the opening day of the Republican National Convention on July 15, in a move that brings the Ukraine war ceasefire talks one step closer.
Southeast European countries battle wildfires amid latest heatwave
North Macedonia the latest to appeal for international help to fires in inaccessible mountain areas.
US ambassador berates India following Modi’s Moscow visit
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti rebuked Delhi following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow on July 8-9 to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that there is “no such thing as strategic autonomy”.
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Syria’s Assad says no meeting with Erdogan unless core conflict issues are on table
Pushes for focus on Ankara’s backing for “terrorism” and pullout of Turkish forces
Greece reportedly considers freezing chapters and funds in North Macedonia's EU accession negotiations
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hinted at an undisclosed "secret weapon" to punish North Macedonia, accusing the new government in Skopje of not respecting the Prespa name agreement.
Georgia’s president to challenge government’s “Russian” law in constitutional court
Unprecedented move will sharpen focus on struggle over whether Tbilisi will shift closer to West or align with regimes opposed to liberal democracy.
Zelenskiy calls for Russian participation in second peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged Russia to send representatives to the second conference on resolving the Ukrainian conflict, set to be held in November.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigns
Kallas has been the country’s prime minister since 2021, but her popularity has tumbled recently.