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Trump hits EU, Mexico with whopping 30% tariffs
US President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with Mexico and Europe by slapping whopping 30% tariffs on both, after neither of them managed to cut a new trade deal before the July 9 deadline.
Žito Grupa raises €130mn in Croatia's largest private sector IPO
Agriculture and food group to use funds raised to support investments aimed at strengthening its market position and enabling sustainable growth.
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas rejected ceasefire proposal, insists on staying in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel accepted proposals from the US for a Gaza ceasefire, but blamed Hamas for refusing to reach an agreement.
A stray drone and the shadow of war: How fear and mistrust are pushing Nato and Belarus to the brink
In today’s Europe, even a foam-and-plywood drone can trigger fighter jets, send heads of state scurrying for shelter and deepen fears of war.
Court shutters Kyrgyz broadcaster for sarcasm, press takes a hit in Central Asia
Kyrgyz president maintains country has a free press.
Furious protesters fight back with Molotov cocktails against Albanian PM’s war on illegal construction
Albania’s growing reputation as a tourist destination is at risk after residents of the northern Theth region hurled hurled Molotov cocktails at police and demolition teams.
Kurdistan Workers' Party begins historic weapon destruction in Iraq
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has begun destroying its weapons in an unprecedented move to end armed struggle and transition to peaceful political resistance.
Iran confirms arrest of French cyclist
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed the arrest of a young French man who disappeared whilst cycling through the country.
Russia proposes removing enriched uranium from Iran
Russia has proposed removing enriched uranium from Iran and communicated the offer to Iranian authorities, the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Red Sea shipping insurance doubles after deadly Houthi attacks
Insurance costs for Red Sea shipping have more than doubled following Yemen's Houthis' deadly attacks that sank two vessels and killed at least four seafarers, breaking months of relative calm in the crucial waterway.
Trump says Ukraine's Nato allies to pick up arms bill from now on
US allies have agreed to pick up the bill for arming Ukraine from now on, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News on July 11.
Transnistria seeks €122mn loan as economic crisis worsens
Economic downturn follows Russia’s decision to halt its long-standing practice of supplying free natural gas to the Moldovan separatist republic.
Azerbaijan and Armenia edge toward peace under international gaze
Agenda for Abu Dhabi meeting centred on the core pillars of the long-stalled peace process: the delimitation of borders, opening of regional transport routes and finalisation of a peace treaty.
South Korea’s former president Yoon re-arrested as martial law investigation widens
Yoon was detained at 2:07 am after a court ruled there was sufficient suspicion regarding the accusations and a potential risk of tampering with evidence. His detention followed a nearly seven-hour hearing at the Seoul Central District Court.
EU pledges €2.3bn to rebuild Ukraine, and seed a private equity fund to raise another €10bn
For the first time, the EU has begun to pledge money to rebuild Ukraine’s batter economy should the war come to an end. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new package of financial assistance to Ukraine's recovery.
Albania emerges as new frontrunner in EU accession process
European Parliament’s rapporteur for Albania confirmed to bne IntelliNews the country is now considered a frontrunner among the EU accession candidates.
Uzbekistan taps China’s Shandong Group to upgrade Tashkent substations
China’s Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group is set to modernise two electrical substations in Tashkent under a deal aimed at improving the reliability of Uzbekistan’s power grid.
Belarus pushes for BRICS membership amid geopolitical bargaining and Western scrutiny
Belarus is walking a diplomatic tightrope, trying to strengthen ties with emerging powers like the BRICS while quietly seeking to ease Western sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov floats a “new concept” to halt Ukraine conflict at meeting with counterpart Rubio in Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his counterpart Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of his disappointment and frustration" at the lack of progress to ending the Ukraine conflict, but said his counterpart had floated a “new concept".
Iran rejects British parliament security allegations as 'baseless'
Iran represents the "most significant physical threat to individuals" in the United Kingdom, with at least 15 attempted murders or kidnappings against British nationals since early 2022, a UK government committee announced on July 10.