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Israel concerned that US could enable Iran nuclear capabilities with "bad deal"

Israel has expressed serious concerns that the United States is nearing a "bad deal" with Iran that may not fulfil Jerusalem's core requirements for preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Russian state takes over yet another e-commerce leader, online marketplace Avito

Russia’s state-owned Rosselkhozbank agricultural bank has acquired a 50% stake in Avito, the country’s largest classifieds platform, as part of a broader trend of strategic e-commerce acquisitions by the state.

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India and Pakistan face-off following killing of 26 tourists as water politics comes into play

After the killing of 26 tourists, tensions are boiling over between India and Pakistan. The perpetrators of the attack, The Resistance Front, is widely believed to have ties to the Pakistani state and military.

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Moscow slams Japan's Ukraine loan as 'treachery'

Moscow has in recent decades made repeated moves to bully Japan into remaining silent on a number of territorial issues, most famously over possession of the Kuril Islands east of Hokkaido.

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Nusantara: Indonesia’s grand ambition to reshape its future

While the announcement came in 2019, formal actions commenced in 2021. A special committee was formed to deliberate, including a study trip to Kazakhstan - another country that had relocated its capital.

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LatAm set to be world's slowest-growing region as World Bank slashes forecasts

Economic expansion for region projected to be slowest globally as external pressures mount

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India unveils retaliatory steps against Pakistan over Pahalgam terror attack

India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has rolled out a stringent five-point plan targeting Pakistan, in the wake of a deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians.

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India moves to cut reliance on Chinese solar modules and PV cells

India has taken significant strides when it comes to reducing import dependency for solar modules and PV cells, which is a result of expanding domestic manufacturing capabilities.

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Istanbul-listed Koc makes Top 20 for first time in Global 500 Family Business ranking

Panama’s Mulino rules out mining law in bid to restart First Quantum project

Montenegro mega beach deal reignites debate over UAE investments in Western Balkans

Istanbul-listed Koc makes Top 20 for first time in Global 500 Family Business ranking

Claims 19th position with $68bn in revenues.

Panama’s Mulino rules out mining law in bid to restart First Quantum project

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has signalled a shift in strategy for the future of the country’s largest copper operation, the Cobre Panamá mine, while rejecting any path that would require legislative approval for a new mining contract.

Montenegro mega beach deal reignites debate over UAE investments in Western Balkans

A plan to develop Montenegro’s Velika Plaza beach has become the latest battleground in a growing backlash against UAE-backed real estate deals across the Western Balkans.

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Last three New York prosecutors resign in protest at Trump pressure in 'Turkish House' mayor bribery case

Eric Adams was charged with accepting bribes from Turkish nationals in exchange for an illegal consulate permit.

Sanctioned tycoon Usmanov wins another legal victory against German daily

Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov has won another legal victory in his campaign to clear his name after German newspaper Münchner Merkur was ordered to retract a series of articles that formed the basis for investigations and sanctions.

Iranian Supreme Leader references Imam Hassan's peace treaty in speech

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stated cryptically the path of the Shiite Imams is "the path of steadfastness and resistance" and their teaching is "the lesson of logic and reasoning," likely about US talks.

Kazakhstan will put national interests over OPEC+ oil limits, says energy minister

Comments spark fears of price wars and even of a potential de facto exit from the coalition by the Central Asian country.

Hungary’s commercial property market poised for recovery, National Bank says

The decline in valuation on Hungary's commercial property market came to a halt from Q2 2024 following a prolonged downturn, but weak GDP growth and high investor uncertainty continue to weigh on recovery prospects.

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China creates world's thinnest chip with 5931 transistors

Researchers in China have created the most advanced microprocessor yet made from a two-dimensional material, boasting 5931 transistors crafted from molybdenum disulfide—just three atoms thick.

Bulgaria's fastest-growing startup Lace AI raises $19mn in seed funding

Lace AI, which has developed AI-powered call centre technology for home services companies, posted 1,000% growth in 2024.

Azerbaijan targets influencers in overhaul of online advertising rules

Bloggers and content creators will be held accountable for the accuracy and fairness of the ads they disseminate.

Advent International buys Bulgaria-based digital bank tbi

Private equity investor says tbi’s digital-first business model and customer-focused approach has created one of the leading and fastest growing challenger banks in the region.

Uzbekistan's Startup Garage arrives in North Africa with Casablanca launch

Pursuing "launchpad" relations with local investors, accelerators and entrepreneurs.

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BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Rancid regime moves to detain lawyer to Imamoglu's lawyer

Will he need a lawyer? Perhaps not considering how the Erdogan administration routinely ignores supposedly weighty court rulings.

IMF: Enhancing financial stability for resilience during uncertain times

Capital markets are essential for driving economic activity, providing mechanisms for raising funds and allocating resources efficiently. The stability of these markets and the financial institutions that intermediate them are critical.

IMF: Global debt to exceed pandemic levels soon

Global public debt is set to rise to 95% of GDP this year and will continue to climb in the next years to top 100%, says the IMF.

COMMENT: Azerbaijan redraws its foreign policy map

Azerbaijan has shifted its traditional foreign policy strategy by making inroads into regions far beyond the post-Soviet space, including the Balkans, Middle East, and more recently Sub-Saharan Africa.

COMMENT: Five key trends in new global paradigm of narrow self-interest – Oxford Economics

A new global economic paradigm is taking shape as major economies pivot towards policies rooted in narrow national self-interest, a shift that political analysts at Oxford Economics believe will have lasting repercussions.

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Russia’s unemployment stays at record 2.4% low in 2M25

Russia’s unemployment rate remained at a historic post-Soviet low of 2.4% in the first two months of 2025, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, who credited job creation and rising incomes for the improvement in labour market conditions.

Russia’s CBR keeps key interest rate at 21%

The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) resolved to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 21% at the policy meeting of April 25, according to the press-release of the regulator.

World Bank cuts Romania's growth forecast to lowest in the region for 2025 and 2026

The World Bank has sharply revised downward its economic growth projections for Romania, now expecting GDP to grow by just 1.3% in 2025 and 1.9% in 2026.

Slovak unemployment drops to 3.72% in March

Slovak unemployment slightly dropped to 3.72% in March, down by 0.07 percentage point from February and by 0.16 pp from March 2024, while the number of unemployed persons was the lowest on record since 1993.

IMF: Global growth is expected to decline and downside risks to intensify as major policy shifts unfold – WEO

After enduring a prolonged and unprecedented series of shocks, the global economy appeared to have stabilized, with steady yet underwhelming growth rates, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest World Economic Outlook.

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UKRAINE REMONT: Cement sector ready for reconstruction

Ukraine’s cement producers are confident they will be able to produce enough of the material to fully cover domestic demand during reconstruction.

INTERVIEW: Georgian opposition leader Giorgi Vashadze

Vashadze regards the incumbent Georgian Dream government as a “double-faced” Kremlin agent: ostensibly committed to Western integration, but in reality deliberately sabotaging Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic future in favour of closer ties with Russia.

Russia's expanding pull in Africa is pushing Western influence out

Moscow’s expanding presence in Africa has largely unfolded in silence, but the shift it represents is profound. Like in the game of Risk, Africa’s sheer size and its treasure trove of untapped raw materials is becoming increasingly important.

China exports Xi Jinping Thought to Mongolia

Centuries of deep-rooted mistrust of Chinese mean many Mongolians will see release of translated key works as nothing more than propaganda.

China doubles down on Cambodia ties amid global trade tensions

Amid economic uncertainty, the world is redirecting investments toward Southeast Asia as countries increasingly recognise the strength of regional cooperation.

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LATAM BLOG: Mexico has changed – but for whom?

Under Mexico City's gentrified surface, the wounds of Tlatelolco and Ayotzinapa remain unhealed. After 11 years, the author finds a quieter nation with booming foreign investment, yet questions if democracy has truly triumphed over cartels.

KYIV BLOG: Trump has done a deal with Putin. Now he’s trying to force Europe and Ukraine to accept the terms.

There seems to be some confusion over where the Russo-Ukraine ceasefire talks are. Bottom line: Trump has done a deal with Putin, but needs Europe to cooperate to make it work. Brussels is unwilling, so Trump is turning the screws to make it happen.

ISTANBUL BLOG: Turkey’s opposition is at it again, insulting the intelligence of voters

CHP’s performance amounts to a circus show that the Erdogan regime is only too happy to live with.

ASIA BLOG: Is China preparing to poke the paper tiger in the White House?

The US intimidates certain countries. But America is just a paper tiger. Don’t believe its bluff. One poke and it’ll burst!

BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s moment to make a push for EU accession

Albania has a realistic chance of joining the EU by the end of this decade.

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According to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an extraordinary 64% – nearly two-thirds – of all renewable energy capacity added globally in 2024 was installed in China.

Azerbaijan and China sign major renewable energy deals

Baku is accelerating its partnerships with major Chinese energy firms in developing large-scale renewable infrastructure, including offshore wind, floating solar and battery storage projects.

Incoming German government compromises on carbon offsets to boost flagging economy

Germany’s incoming government has conditionally endorsed the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate goal and backed the EC's recommended 90% emissions reduction target but only if international carbon offsets and carbon removals are permitted.

Pakistan's headline-making 22 GW of solar panel imports

This development occurred with limited state intervention. The government, however, played a crucial role in facilitating adoption by removing import tariffs, approving net metering policies and allowing market dynamics to lead the transition.

Rising CO2 and temperatures make rice more toxic – The Lancet

Rice, the most widely consumed grain in the world, is likely to become increasingly toxic as global temperatures and carbon dioxide levels rise, according to new research published in The Lancet on April 17.

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Eric Adams was charged with accepting bribes from Turkish nationals in exchange for an illegal consulate permit.

Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov has won another legal victory in his campaign to clear his name after German newspaper Münchner Merkur was ordered to retract a series of articles that formed the basis for investigations and sanctions.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stated cryptically the path of the Shiite Imams is "the path of steadfastness and resistance" and their teaching is "the lesson of logic and reasoning," likely about US talks.

Comments spark fears of price wars and even of a potential de facto exit from the coalition by the Central Asian country.

The decline in valuation on Hungary's commercial property market came to a halt from Q2 2024 following a prolonged downturn, but weak GDP growth and high investor uncertainty continue to weigh on recovery prospects.

Tech

Researchers in China have created the most advanced microprocessor yet made from a two-dimensional material, boasting 5931 transistors crafted from molybdenum disulfide—just three atoms thick.

Lace AI, which has developed AI-powered call centre technology for home services companies, posted 1,000% growth in 2024.

Bloggers and content creators will be held accountable for the accuracy and fairness of the ads they disseminate.

Private equity investor says tbi’s digital-first business model and customer-focused approach has created one of the leading and fastest growing challenger banks in the region.

Pursuing "launchpad" relations with local investors, accelerators and entrepreneurs.

Opinion

Will he need a lawyer? Perhaps not considering how the Erdogan administration routinely ignores supposedly weighty court rulings.

Capital markets are essential for driving economic activity, providing mechanisms for raising funds and allocating resources efficiently. The stability of these markets and the financial institutions that intermediate them are critical.

Global public debt is set to rise to 95% of GDP this year and will continue to climb in the next years to top 100%, says the IMF.

Azerbaijan has shifted its traditional foreign policy strategy by making inroads into regions far beyond the post-Soviet space, including the Balkans, Middle East, and more recently Sub-Saharan Africa.

A new global economic paradigm is taking shape as major economies pivot towards policies rooted in narrow national self-interest, a shift that political analysts at Oxford Economics believe will have lasting repercussions.

Data

Russia’s unemployment rate remained at a historic post-Soviet low of 2.4% in the first two months of 2025, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, who credited job creation and rising incomes for the improvement in labour market conditions.

The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) resolved to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 21% at the policy meeting of April 25, according to the press-release of the regulator.

The World Bank has sharply revised downward its economic growth projections for Romania, now expecting GDP to grow by just 1.3% in 2025 and 1.9% in 2026.

Slovak unemployment slightly dropped to 3.72% in March, down by 0.07 percentage point from February and by 0.16 pp from March 2024, while the number of unemployed persons was the lowest on record since 1993.

After enduring a prolonged and unprecedented series of shocks, the global economy appeared to have stabilized, with steady yet underwhelming growth rates, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest World Economic Outlook.

Features

Ukraine’s cement producers are confident they will be able to produce enough of the material to fully cover domestic demand during reconstruction.

Vashadze regards the incumbent Georgian Dream government as a “double-faced” Kremlin agent: ostensibly committed to Western integration, but in reality deliberately sabotaging Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic future in favour of closer ties with Russia.

Moscow’s expanding presence in Africa has largely unfolded in silence, but the shift it represents is profound. Like in the game of Risk, Africa’s sheer size and its treasure trove of untapped raw materials is becoming increasingly important.

Centuries of deep-rooted mistrust of Chinese mean many Mongolians will see release of translated key works as nothing more than propaganda.

Amid economic uncertainty, the world is redirecting investments toward Southeast Asia as countries increasingly recognise the strength of regional cooperation.

Blogs

Under Mexico City's gentrified surface, the wounds of Tlatelolco and Ayotzinapa remain unhealed. After 11 years, the author finds a quieter nation with booming foreign investment, yet questions if democracy has truly triumphed over cartels.

There seems to be some confusion over where the Russo-Ukraine ceasefire talks are. Bottom line: Trump has done a deal with Putin, but needs Europe to cooperate to make it work. Brussels is unwilling, so Trump is turning the screws to make it happen.

CHP’s performance amounts to a circus show that the Erdogan regime is only too happy to live with.

The US intimidates certain countries. But America is just a paper tiger. Don’t believe its bluff. One poke and it’ll burst!

Albania has a realistic chance of joining the EU by the end of this decade.

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According to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an extraordinary 64% – nearly two-thirds – of all renewable energy capacity added globally in 2024 was installed in China.

Baku is accelerating its partnerships with major Chinese energy firms in developing large-scale renewable infrastructure, including offshore wind, floating solar and battery storage projects.

Germany’s incoming government has conditionally endorsed the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate goal and backed the EC's recommended 90% emissions reduction target but only if international carbon offsets and carbon removals are permitted.

This development occurred with limited state intervention. The government, however, played a crucial role in facilitating adoption by removing import tariffs, approving net metering policies and allowing market dynamics to lead the transition.

Rice, the most widely consumed grain in the world, is likely to become increasingly toxic as global temperatures and carbon dioxide levels rise, according to new research published in The Lancet on April 17.

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