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Dozens injured in Serbia as anti-government protests turn violent
At least 50 people were injured in the town of Vrbas, where protesters, members of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party and police clashed outside local party offices.
Venezuela clears way for Russian extradition of Ukraine supporter held in Caracas
Venezuela's Supreme Court will consider extraditing a Russian national and prominent Ukraine supporter to Moscow on terrorism charges, in yet another case that illustrates the deepening ties between Maduro's regime and the Kremlin.
Foreign investors welcome to cultivate cannabis legally in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has, for the first time, authorised seven overseas investors to cultivate cannabis legally under tightly regulated conditions.
Japan’s Maritime Self Defence Force ‘protects’ Royal Navy in Far East
Japan has provided military asset protection to the British armed forces, marking a further deepening of defence ties amid rising global security concerns.
Japan’s Nikkei sets new record
The Nikkei stock index closed above the 43,000 mark for a second consecutive day on August 13, setting a fresh all-time high amid optimism over the United States economy and expectations of an earlier-than-anticipated interest rate cut.
Pakistan selects Japanese blockchain developer to run digital currency
The State Bank of Pakistan has chosen Japanese blockchain developer Soramitsu to design and implement a central bank digital currency, following last month’s federal approval of the Virtual Assets Act 2025.
Ukraine's position deteriorates ahead of key Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska on August 15 in what could be critical talks that could bring the war in Ukraine a step closer.
Canada’s Asante Gold secures $172mn in equity to fund Ghana mine expansion
Canada’s Asante Gold Corp. said it has received the net proceeds from its C$237mn ($172mn) equity offering, marking a key step in a $500mn financing plan to expand its mining operations in Ghana.
Japan presses South Korea to end seafood import ban
Japan’s agriculture minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has urged South Korea to remove restrictions on Japanese seafood imports that were introduced after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Former first lady Kim Keon Hee arrested, making history in South Korea
A Seoul court has approved the arrest of former first lady Kim Keon Hee on allegations including stock price manipulation, interference in election processes, and bribery.
‘Asbestos ship’ ordered to leave Croatian waters
The Moby Drea has been at the centre of a public row since arriving in Split for reconstruction work that includes the removal of asbestos-containing panels
South Africa's African Bank recovers from 2014 collapse, eyes JSE return in 2027
CEO Kennedy Bungane said African Bank has bounced back, adopting a business model embracing traditional and modern banking channels. "It is that knowledge that propels us towards an IPO."
Turkey sells purebred Arabian foal Ergunes in online auction
State agricultural organisation TIGEM turning a notable profit breeding and raising champion horses.
North Macedonia ranks highest in emerging Europe for greenfield FDI performance
With under 2mn inhabitants and 2024 GDP of $16bn, the country punches well above its weight as an FDI destination, finds fDi Intelligence.
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Romania and Slovenia rival NASDAQ 100 returns over the past decade
InterCapital's Divo Pulitika says Romania and Slovenia have delivered some of the highest equity returns globally over the past decade.
European beekeepers oppose higher duty-free honey imports from Ukraine
The European Beekeeping Association (EBA) has called on the European Commission to delay a planned increase in duty-free honey imports from Ukraine, warning that the move risks worsening pressure on the EU’s honey market.
Fire reported at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's cargo port
Fire reported near cargo port of occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as Ukraine warns of catastrophic risks from Russian military actions at Europe's largest atomic facility.
Naftogaz wins Austrian court approval to seize Russian assets worth over €120mn
Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz Group has secured permission from an Austrian court to enforce a $5bn arbitral award against Russia, in the latest step in its effort to recover compensation for the seizure of its assets in Crimea.
Russia's Tatarstan region reports massive Ukrainian drone attack
Russia's Tatarstan region reports a massive drone attack, with air raid sirens sounding in Almetyevsk, as defence systems intercept 25 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions.
Armenian businessman launches $500mn arbitration case against Yerevan
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan seeks $500mn in international arbitration against Armenia over alleged illegal expropriation of his electricity distribution company.