News
Russia and China’s grip tightens on Bolivia’s nuclear and lithium dreams
Bolivia has taken significant strides to secure its place in the global nuclear and lithium sectors through partnerships with Russia and China.
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip
Country’s farmers being undercut by Russia.
_1730259567.jpg)
Interview: Policy support, energy transition goals driving India towards renewable future
Strong policy support by the government and energy transition goals are the primary factors driving India towards a renewable future, Vikram V, Vice President & Co-Group Head - Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited says.
_1730243054.jpg)
Iraqi parliament session suspended after physical altercation over property law
Iraq's parliament suspended its session on October 29 following a physical altercation between Deputy Speaker Shakhawan Abdullah and Progress Party MP Haybat al-Halbousi during debates over controversial property restitution legislation.
Most “new gen” medicines out of reach to Turks as government offers pharma companies “comic” exchange rate
Just 8% of medicines registered by the European Medicines Agency available in Turkey.
_1730240071.jpg)
Israel signs deal for Iron Beam laser defence system
Israel has signed a NIS 2bn ($550mn) order to accelerate production of Iron Beam, marking a significant expansion in the country's first laser-based aerial defence system, the Ministry of Defence announced.
International calls for independent investigation into Georgian election grow
As Georgian Dream celebrates its victory, the opposition denies the legitimacy of the elections, with observer organisations describing large-scale rigging and calling for the annulment of official results.
Russian state-run broadcasters sue YouTube for $21 decillion
Seventeen Russian state-affiliated broadcasters are demanding RUB2 undecillion ($21 decillion) – a number with 36 zeros – from Google over YouTube’s ongoing restrictions on their channels, a claim that escalates a dispute dating back to 2020.
Bosnia probes radical religious motives behind attack on police station
Terror investigation underway after 14-year-old attacked Bosanska Krupa police station, killing one officer and wounding another.
Calls for mass protests in Bulgaria over suspected large-scale election fraud
Observers say tens of thousands of votes were bought during Bulgaria’s October 27 snap general election.
Russia introduces amnesty for illegal guns to boost supply for Ukraine war
Russia's National Guard (Rosgvardia) has launched an amnesty programme allowing citizens to surrender firearms and avoid penalties for minor firearm-related infractions, as it seeks to cheaply supplement military supplies at the front in Ukraine.
Moldova’s pro-EU President Sandu moves closer to second term
Promised government reshuffle and third placed presidential candidate Renato Usatii's refusal to support Sandu's challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo boost Maia Sandu ahead of this Sunday's runoff.
_0_1730194533.jpg)
Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new secretary-general
Lebanese Shi’ite milita-cum-political movement Hezbollah announced the election of Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general, following established procedures for leadership selection.
Iran executes dual Iranian-German citizen on terrorist charges
Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a dual Iranian-German national, on October 28, on charges of terrorist actions and involvement in plots against the Islamic Republic,
_Cropped_1730186027.jpg)
Defying EU, Hungarian PM Orban hails results of disputed Georgia election in Tbilisi
Orban has long been opposed to the EU’s mainstream and maintained close ties with Russia, despite the latter’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Czech Airlines dispatches its last flight, ending 101 years of company history
Czech Airlines is now incorporated into local operator Smartwings.
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global launches first-owned luxury resort
Red Sea Global opened Shebara on October 28, its first owned and operated resort, marking another milestone in Saudi Arabia's expanding luxury tourism sector.
_0_1730154467.jpg)
Israel votes to ban UNRWA operations amid war in Gaza
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, approved legislation on October 28 banning operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the main humanitarian aid provider in Gaza.
Thousands flood on to streets of Tbilisi to protest against elections “fixed by Moscow”
President tells crowd that ruling party “stole your vote”. Hungary’s PM Orban, who arrived to congratulate Georgian Dream on their “victory”, booed when seen outside hotel.
Turkey’s overworked ATMs bust under weight of “worthless” lira banknotes
Bankers stress need for bigger-value notes amid severe currency depreciation, but president Erdogan won’t green-light the embarrassing move.