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Druze spiritual leaders in Suwayda unite in opposition to Syrian government
The three leading sheikhs of the Druze community in Syria’s Suwayda province have issued statements taking a clear stance against the Turkish-backed Damascus government.
Serbia moves toward early elections
Serbia is likely to hold early parliamentary elections by the end of the year, after months of protests sparked by a deadly infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad.
Turkey’s FX-protected deposits scheme leaves behind $60bn price tag
"KKM" was brought in at a time when Turks were fleeing in ever greater numbers to the dollar from the collapsing lira.
“Yurt-shaped” stadium in Kyrgyzstan to be largest sports venue in Central Asia
Small country also building ski resort, rail and hydropower megaprojects.
Wildfires close Dardanelles gateway to Black Sea
Strait closed as Turkey’s heatwave battle with raging wildfires fanned by strong winds continues.
Armenia, Azerbaijan sign US-brokered peace deal, agree to open ‘Trump Route’ transit corridor
Agreement commits the two countries to formally end hostilities and reopen transport links severed during decades of conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Mixed messages on Russian oil supply to India
India’s Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy is struggling to secure ships to transport fuel after being placed under European Union sanctions.
Trump and Israel's Netanyahu engage in heated call over Gaza humanitarian issue
US President Donald Trump engaged in a heated telephone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza’s humanitarian situation on July 28.
Hezbollah official killed in Israeli strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed one person targeting a vehicle on the Ansariyeh road near the Zahrani-Tyre highway in southern Lebanon
Trump confirms Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal to be signed at White House summit
US president announced he will host a "historic peace summit" with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan that is expected to open up new Middle Corridor route.
Slovak ruling party lawmakers criticised for meeting far-right influencer Andrew Tate
Smer politicians have become increasingly radical since the slump in the Slovak ruling party's popularity.
Defrocked Kazakh cleric seeks to form Orthodox church independent of Moscow
Priest described Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “fratricidal sin”. Accused of attempting to form illegal “schismatic” venture.
Turkey detains activist who said in Strasbourg youth “ready to go on streets”
Enes Hocaogullari grabbed on arrival at Ankara airport.
US imposes travel restrictions on personnel in Zambia’s Copperbelt over toxic spill
The US government has imposed travel restrictions and reassigned personnel in parts of Zambia’s Copperbelt Province following a toxic spill from the Sino Metals Leach Mine.
Thousands protest in Kosovo against The Hague-based war crimes court
Protest reflects rising frustration among segments of Kosovo society over the perception that the Specialist Chambers is biased and lacks legitimacy.
Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Ban needed in response to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, says Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, one of the most vocal EU critics of Israel’s actions in Palestine.
Trump to host leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia as they close in on strategic transit deal
Landmark summit is expected to yield a joint peace framework and the launch of a major US-led infrastructure project across the South Caucasus.
Russia demands Central African Republic replace Wagner with Africa Corps and pay in cash
Wagner personnel have played a central role in protecting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra's administration in the Central African Republic.
Lithuania faces government reshuffle as ruling Social Democrats tap Ruginiene for PM
Party hopes for a fresh start with young female candidate after damage caused by revelations of ex-PM Gintautas Paluckas' shady business dealings.
Russia could face recession in 2026, major think tank warns
Russia’s economy could enter recession as early as 2026, even if the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) continues monetary policy easing, with key forward indicators nearing critical levels.