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Humanitarian crisis in western Georgia as heavy snowfall continues
Heavy snow has been falling across Georgia for seven days, with the western mountainous regions of Guria and Adjara on the Black Sea Coast particularly affected.
US shows interest in bolstering ties with Central Asian states
Washington interested in widening access to region’s mineral wealth.
Iraq and Switzerland sign tax treaty to boost economic cooperation
Iraq and the Swiss Confederation have signed a double taxation avoidance agreement to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
Argentina breaks with Ukraine support at UN, echoing Trump's pro-Russia shift
Argentina’s decision to abstain from a United Nations vote on an EU-sponsored resolution urging Russia to withdraw from Ukraine has sparked widespread criticism.
Russian official admits that rural Russian schools are in a worse state than war-damaged Ukraine
A Russian official has admitted that rural schools in Tatarstan are in worse condition than those in war-damaged, Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Trump lays out harsh terms for US support for Ukraine at his first Cabinet meeting
Some more clarity emerged on the US plans for Ukraine as US President Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting. The terms are harsh, shifting the bulk of the burden to Europe.
Romanian prosecutors probe far-right politician Georgescu’s suspected Wagner links
Prosecutors announce six charges against Calin Georgescu, while investigating suspected connections between his bodyguard and Russia’s paramilitary Wagner Group.
As China bears down, US and European Parliament show support for Taiwan
The US has reiterated its opposition to any forced change to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Washington does not seek conflict while standing by its long-standing policies on Taiwan.
Brazil hosts first BRICS Sherpas meeting with expanded membership
Brasilia hosted the first BRICS Sherpas meeting under the Brazilian Presidency on February 24-25, bringing together representatives from all 11 member countries at the Itamaraty Palace.
Hungary seeks to remove three Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions list, reports RFE/RL
The Russian investigative unit of Radio Free Europe, Systema, has published the names of Russian individuals Hungary seeks to remove from the EU sanctions list.
Bosnia’s Serb entity rejects authority of state-level institutions
Republika Srpska's parliament takes steps towards secession after the conviction of its president, Milorad Dodik.
Fitch warns over political and geopolitical risks to South Caucasus sovereign ratings
Political and geopolitical developments that heighten external vulnerabilities and policy weaknesses in the South Caucasus are exerting a significant influence on the sovereign credit profiles of the region’s countries, rating agency says.
Trump axes Venezuela oil licences in blow to Chevron
US President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of licences granted by the Biden administration that allowed US oil companies to operate in Venezuela despite crippling sanctions on the country, a move that particularly affects Chevron.
Romanian far-right presidential candidate taken in for questioning
Elon Musk tweets support for Calin Georgescu after Romanian politician is detained and probed by prosectors for allegedly supporting illegal organisations.
Syria’s new President al-Sharaa warmly welcomed by Jordanian King Abdullah II
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Jordan for high-level talks with King Abdullah II.
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BRICS nations push to expand trade in local currencies
Iran has revealed potential plans to develop plans to take on the SWIFT payment system with a new alternative system created by itself and Russia.
Iran to continue ‘maximum patience’ approach, holding out hope for fair US negotiations
Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, says conditions are not currently suitable for negotiations with the US.
Trump's migration clampdown endangers remittances lifeline to Central America
Trump's crackdown threatens vital remittances to Central America, where money sent by migrants makes up to 27% of GDP. The region received $160.9bn in 2024, but these crucial flows now face risk as families depend on them for survival.
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik given prison sentence in verdict set to inflame ethnic tensions
“There is no more Bosnia & Herzegovina,” says Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, after threatening Bosnia’s Serb entity will secede if he is found guilty.
Trump moves to slap tariffs on neighbours, risking North American trade collapse
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will proceed in March, ending a month-long suspension on the planned import taxes that were initially set to take effect in February.