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Trade, tariffs and immigration to be main issues of discussion during Modi's visit to US
New Delhi has already indicated its willingness to reduce tariffs, take back illegal Indian immigrants and purchase American oil and gas.
Influential Tirana mayor arrested on suspicion of corruption and money laundering
Erion Veliaj is a senior figure in the ruling Socialist Party and mayor of the Albanian capital since 2015.
Hungary's leading fertiliser producer seeks bond payment deferral amid financial struggles
Hungary's largest fertiliser producer Nitrogenmuvek is proposing a 2-3 year delay to bondholders in repaying the $200mn corporate bonds due to mature in May 2025,
Turkmenistan to ship gas to Turkey under long-awaited deal
Initial volumes via arrangement with Iran will be modest, but the potential for sizeable flows is there. A Turkish hub could eventually transship deliveries to Europe.
David Beckham registers trademark in Russia despite supporting Ukraine
David Beckham’s company, DB Ventures, has registered the “David Beckham” trademark in Russia, allowing it to sell textiles and home goods under his name.
Trump's Iran sanctions put Iraq's power sector at risk
Iraq faces a potential energy crisis as US President Donald Trump ends its exemption from sanctions on Iranian gas and electricity imports.
Iraq recovers ancient artefacts from Japan and Switzerland
After years of looting Iraq has retrieved several stolen archaeological pieces from Japan and Switzerland through intensive diplomatic efforts.
Nationwide poll shows majority of Georgians blame ruling party for political crisis and support ongoing protests
Over 75% of Georgians blame the ruling Georgian Dream party for the current crisis, according to a public opinion survey by the Institute for Social Research and Analysis.
UN estimates $53bn required for Gaza reconstruction
Rebuilding Gaza will require more than $53bn, with $20bn needed in the first three years to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the war-torn territory.
Trump’s USAID retreat from Latin America opens door to Chinese influence
The Trump administration's sweeping plans to axe USAID are poised to deliver a significant blow to humanitarian and development programmes across Latin America, paving the way for Beijing's increased activity.
Iran pardons two journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini's death
Iran's judicial authorities have pardoned two female journalists who reported the death of a young woman in police custody following permission from the Supreme Leader's office.
El Salvador tests global prison market with US inmate plan
El Salvador's recently floated plans to enter international prison management could represent a Copernican shift in global correctional services.
Lebanon politicians unveil reform programme
Lebanon's newly formed government has embarked on an ambitious programme of reform and reconstruction, with key ministers outlining their strategic vision in exclusive interviews with IntelliNews.
Hungary marks the first anniversary of Clemency-Gate and the ascent of opposition leader Peter Magyar
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar is commemorating the first anniversary of the social media post that sparked his political transformation, propelling him from an insider within the Fidesz ecosystem to Viktor Orban’s foremost challenger.
Kazakhstan: Village-to-city migration reaches record high in 2024
Almost two-thirds of Kazakhs now live in urban areas.
At Aero India, Russia aims to keep New Delhi interested
Ahead of India’s Aero India defence expo, Russia’s state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport revealed that total military exports to India have reached $80bn.
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Student protests spread across the Balkans
Student protests have broken out in Bosnia and Slovenia, with demonstrators rallying in support of protests in Serbia as well as on local issues.
Hungary's Economy Minister hints at reintroducing price caps amid rising inflation
National Economy Minister Marton Nagy in a social media post on February 10 has hinted that the government may reintroduce price caps to protect households from rising prices.
Oil-rich Venezuela begins deportee flights from US hoping to see sanctions eased
The Venezuelan government has launched state-operated flights to repatriate citizens deported from the United States, ushering in a new era in relations between the two nations.
Slovak populist PM Fico congratulates Musk on dismantling USAID
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has congratulated Elon Musk on dismantling the United States Agency for International Development and called on Musk to share information with him about USAID funding in Slovakia.