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Tajikistan heavily reliant on international financial institutions for infrastructure development – report
Dushanbe having trouble attracting foreign direct investment.
Georgian opposition pushes for “peaceful revolution” on local election day
Some pro-Western opposition politicians are calling for a huge demonstration to topple Georgia's government, but critics question whether it is wise to place such high expectations on a single protest.
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Maduro proposes direct talks with US as Trump mocks Venezuelan militia
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has extended an offer to engage in direct talks with US Special Envoy Richard Grenell, days after a US military operation targeted yet another vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
Argentine markets rally as Milei seeks US lifeline ahead of Trump meeting
Argentine assets surged on September 22 as the US Treasury pledged unprecedented backing for President Milei's struggling government.
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Mexico and Canada close ranks ahead of USMCA review
Mexico and Canada have stepped up efforts to consolidate their bilateral relationship in anticipation of the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Erdogan accused of securing Trump White House meeting with promise to buy 300 Boeing jets
Opposition leader Ozel launches scathing attack on Turkey’s leader for joining “Trump’s team” even as Israel “sets Palestine on fire with US backing”.
Brazilian lawmakers face street anger over Bolsonaro amnesty fast-track
Tens of thousands of Brazilians demonstrated across the country on September 21 in opposition to congressional moves that could shield lawmakers from prosecution and grant amnesty to convicted far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump claims to have stopped war between Armenia and Cambodia
US president again struggles with names as he boasts of settling war between Armenia and Cambodia - weeks after historic Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit.
Cairo and Moscow seal 49-year pact on Russian Industrial Zone on shore of Egypt's Suez Canal
The Russian Industrial Zone (RIZ) will be located in Ain Sokhna, within Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone -- a vital maritime artery that links the Mediterranean and Red seas and provides the fastest sea passage between Europe and Asia.
Flydubai launches Romania's second route with inaugural Iași service
Flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to serve Iași with twice-weekly flights from Dubai, expanding its Romanian network alongside triple daily Bucharest service.
UK updates official maps to show 'Palestine' following recognition
Britain has redrawn its maps of the Middle East to label the "State of Palestine" for the first time, causing a buzz on Arabic language social media.
Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of approaching super typhoon
The Philippine weather service has issued alerts about life-threatening storm surges, with waves potentially exceeding three metres.
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South Korea signals openness to Trump–Kim nuclear freeze deal
Efforts to persuade Pyongyang to disarm have made little progress since talks collapsed in 2019, during US President Trump’s first presidency.
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Netanyahu suggests peace with Lebanon and Syria possible
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said recent military gains against Hezbollah may have opened the way to peace with Lebanon and Syria.
US presses India on Russian oil in trade talks
The United States has raised India’s oil purchases from Russia as part of ongoing trade negotiations, even as Indian refiners continue to increase such imports to meet domestic demand
Afghanistan rejects Donald Trump's demands for Bagram air base return
Afghanistan firmly rejects Trump's demands for Bagram air base return, stating "not even an inch" of Afghan territory will be given to US despite threats.
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state as Netanyahu threatens settlement expansion
UK, Australia and Canada formally recognise Palestinian state on September 21, with Netanyahu hinting at increased settlement expansion in response to international pressure.
EU finance ministers discuss Ukraine's Reparations Loan but no decision yet
EU finance ministers met in Copenhagen on September 20 to discuss tapping the cash pile of frozen Central Bank of Russia (CBR) money and using it to make a large Reparation Loans to Ukraine, but no final decision has been reached.
Serbia stages one of its largest military parades in decades
Fighter jets roared over the capital in a spectacle designed to showcase the power of the Serbian Armed Forces at a time of political tensions at home and increasing instability across the Western Balkans.
North Korean leader oversees test of AI-powered attack drones
Pyongyang unveiled its first attack drones last year, a move that experts warned was closely linked to its growing military partnership with Russia, and may also be linked to Chinese agencies supplying Pyongyang with technical support.