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China’s shipping giant COSCO pushes for stake in CK Hutchison's Panama ports deal
The $23bn sale of CK Hutchison’s global port assets, including key terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal, has shifted as China’s state-owned COSCO emerges as a potential investor, altering the deal’s geopolitical balance.
PiS leads new Polish party poll as key government party drops in ratings after cabinet reshuffle
Poland’s radical right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party received 28.3% support in a United Surveys poll released on July 28, putting it ahead of Civic Coalition (KO), the main party of the incumbent coalition government, which dropped to 25.8%.
Facebook political ad ban threatens to upend Fidesz's digital strategy
Fidesz, which has consistently outspent its political rivals in the digital arena, may soon see its competitive edge erode as Meta plans to suspend all political advertising on Facebook and Instagram across the European Union from this autumn.
Israel's Netanyahu discusses Iran with Russia’s Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the Iranian issue during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian media reported.
US to delay sanctions on Serbia for fifth time
Belgrade seeks longer-term solution as refinery exemption extended for fifth time.
World countries gather at UN to revive two-state solution efforts
In a historic move to revive the long-stalled two-state solution, the international community has launched a high-level conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Croatia’s Žito shares debut on Zagreb Stock Exchange after record €130mn IPO
Shares of Žito Group, one of Croatia’s largest agri-food companies, began trading on the Zagreb Stock Exchange on July 28 following the country’s biggest initial public offering by a privately owned company, which raised €130mn.
Trump sets new 10-12 day deadline for Russia to act on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of 10 to 12 days for Russia to make progress towards ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences.
Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres
US President Donald Trump said many people were starving in Gaza and suggested Israel could do more on humanitarian access.
Wildfires strain emergency services in Albania
Wildfires continued to sweep across southern Albania on July 28, prompting the evacuation of several villages and mobilising hundreds of emergency workers as authorities struggled to bring dozens of blazes under control.
China locks in deal to electrify 1,000km of strategic railway in Iran
China and Iran have finalised a major deal on July 15 to electrify 1,000 kilometres of the Razi–Sarakhs railway line after weeks, according to Iranian media sources.
Estonia invites US defence chief Pete Hegseth to take a dip in icy winter training
Estonia’s Minister of Defence, Hanno Pevkur, extended a rather brisk invitation to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth – to join Nato troops for a winter training exercise and take a dip in an icy lake.
Serbia raises €300mn in 5-year dinar bond auction
Serbia successfully raised €300mn (RSD35bn) in a primary auction of five-year dinar-denominated government bonds on July 28.
Trump to shorten Russia’s 50-day ceasefire deadline to 10-12 days
US President Donald Trump he will greatly reduce a 50-day deadline for Russia to sign a ceasefire with Ukraine and end hostilities there, because he was “disappointed” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reports on July 28.
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Ceasefire in Cambodia–Thailand border conflict to commence at midnight, July 28
The decision, which brings a halt to five days of escalating violence along the border, was made during a dialogue facilitated by Malaysia in its capacity as ASEAN Chair, with co-organisation by the United States and the involvement of China.
Iran parliament conditionally approves removing four zeros from national currency
Iran’s Parliament's Economic Commission has conditionally agreed to remove four zeros from the national currency and potentially change the country's monetary unit.
Iraq repatriates 15,000 citizens from Syria’s al-Hol camp
The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement announced that it has repatriated 15,000 Iraqi nationals from the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, with 10,000 already returned to their home regions across the country.
Iran president announces vaccine ecosystem technology tower
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the construction of a vaccine ecosystem technology tower, describing it as the beginning of a new chapter in developing the knowledge-based health system.
Iraq shuts down as temperatures soar above 53°C
Iraq has topped the list of countries with the world's highest temperatures, with several Iraqi cities recording temperatures exceeding half the boiling point.