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Prime minister of Bosnia's Republika Srpska resigns
Resignation of Radovan Višković, wanted by police for undermining Bosnia's constitutional order, follows decision to remove Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik from his post.
Turkey frees Croatian captain of coal bulk carrier found loaded with cocaine
Vessel arrived from Colombia. Turkish routes to Europe have become popular with drug-runners. Big diplomatic effort was launched to secure release of seaman.
Bolivia heads to first presidential run-off after collapse of leftist dominance
With over 92% of tally sheets processed, senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) leads with around 32% of the vote, followed by former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga of the Libre alliance with just under 27%.
High stake talks in Washington between Trump, Zelenskiy and EU leaders
Following the underwhelming Alaska summit, US president Donald Trump has invited five European leaders, NATO, and the EU to the Oval Office as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to close a deal that could end the war on August 18.
Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the government’s plan to privatise the KPC by selling up to a 65% stake in the pipeline company - without what a consumer group calls "proper" public participation.
Police detain about 70 people at pro-Russian rally in Moldova
Police confiscate dozens of tents, thwarting Kremlin-backed protesters' plans to set up protest camp in Chisinau ahead of September general election.
Hundreds of Kosovan businesses get power supply cut in row over market liberalisation
Business representatives say cutoffs will trigger job losses, higher prices, reduced competitiveness and plant closures.
Bolivia votes as left faces its deepest crisis in two decades
Bolivians are casting their ballots today, 17 August, in an election that could reshape the country’s political and economic trajectory after nearly two decades of leftist rule.
Putin demanded complete control of Donbas from Trump in Alaska talks
President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine give up complete control of the Donbas in talks with Trump, but said he was prepared to freeze the conflict in the remaining two regions of Kherson and Zapariszhzhia the Financial Times reported.
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Kyivstar becomes first Ukrainian company to list on Nasdaq after $178mn SPAC merger
Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest telecoms operator, has become the first Ukrainian company to trade on Nasdaq after completing a merger with Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company.
No deal in Alaska: Putin looks strong, Trump looks weak
No deal to end the war in Ukraine was reached at the historic meeting between US president Donald Trump and president Vladimir Putin at a three-hour summit in Alaska on August 15 that ended up making the Russian leader look stronger than ever.
Violent clashes in Serbia raise fears of state-sanctioned thuggery
Tensions flared across Serbia as anti-government protests turned violent in several cities.
US to offer Russia access to Alaskan rare earth minerals at Alaska summit - Daily Telegraph
The United States is preparing to propose granting Russia access to rare earth minerals in Alaska during the forthcoming summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, The Daily Telegraph reported on August 13.
North Korea rejects South Korean appeal, denies loudspeaker removal
In a statement on August 14, North Korea rejected Seoul’s assertion that the North had dismantled some of its propaganda loudspeakers positioned along the inter-Korean border.
Russian PM on official visit to Kyrgyzstan, one of Moscow’s “closest partners”
Small Central Asian country appears to have become important to Moscow for sanctions-dodging re-exports and financial flows.
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.
Serbia rocked by second night of violent clashes
Clashes erupted across Serbia for a second consecutive night, as anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party confronted one another in several cities.
Top Kenyan telecom Safaricom cleared to lay subsea internet cables off Mombasa port
With eight new data centres under construction and 100 MW of additional capacity expected by 2030, Safaricom’s cable will strengthen cross-border connectivity on the Indian Ocean rim, and improve redundancy for existing routes.
Costa Rica embraces El Salvador's iron-fist model as drug violence surges
Costa Rica's decision to build a mega-prison modelled on El Salvador's controversial Cecot facility breaks sharply with the nation's democratic traditions and progressive criminal justice policies.
Milei faces crucial test as Argentine provincial polls show tight race ahead
Argentine President Milei faces a first electoral test in Buenos Aires province's September 7 local election, with the outcome potentially shaping the trajectory of his radical economic reforms ahead of October's crucial midterm elections.