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Putin demanded complete control of Donbas from Trump in Alaska talks
President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine give up complete control of the Donbas in talks with Trump, but said he was prepared to freeze the conflict in the remaining two regions of Kherson and Zapariszhzhia the Financial Times reported.
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Kyivstar becomes first Ukrainian company to list on Nasdaq after $178mn SPAC merger
Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest telecoms operator, has become the first Ukrainian company to trade on Nasdaq after completing a merger with Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company.
No deal in Alaska: Putin looks strong, Trump looks weak
No deal to end the war in Ukraine was reached at the historic meeting between US president Donald Trump and president Vladimir Putin at a three-hour summit in Alaska on August 15 that ended up making the Russian leader look stronger than ever.
Violent clashes in Serbia raise fears of state-sanctioned thuggery
Tensions flared across Serbia as anti-government protests turned violent in several cities.
US to offer Russia access to Alaskan rare earth minerals at Alaska summit - Daily Telegraph
The United States is preparing to propose granting Russia access to rare earth minerals in Alaska during the forthcoming summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, The Daily Telegraph reported on August 13.
North Korea rejects South Korean appeal, denies loudspeaker removal
In a statement on August 14, North Korea rejected Seoul’s assertion that the North had dismantled some of its propaganda loudspeakers positioned along the inter-Korean border.
Russian PM on official visit to Kyrgyzstan, one of Moscow’s “closest partners”
Small Central Asian country appears to have become important to Moscow for sanctions-dodging re-exports and financial flows.
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.
Serbia rocked by second night of violent clashes
Clashes erupted across Serbia for a second consecutive night, as anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party confronted one another in several cities.
Top Kenyan telecom Safaricom cleared to lay subsea internet cables off Mombasa port
With eight new data centres under construction and 100 MW of additional capacity expected by 2030, Safaricom’s cable will strengthen cross-border connectivity on the Indian Ocean rim, and improve redundancy for existing routes.
Costa Rica embraces El Salvador's iron-fist model as drug violence surges
Costa Rica's decision to build a mega-prison modelled on El Salvador's controversial Cecot facility breaks sharply with the nation's democratic traditions and progressive criminal justice policies.
Milei faces crucial test as Argentine provincial polls show tight race ahead
Argentine President Milei faces a first electoral test in Buenos Aires province's September 7 local election, with the outcome potentially shaping the trajectory of his radical economic reforms ahead of October's crucial midterm elections.
India, China move to restart border trade after five-year gap
India and China are reportedly holding discreet discussions over a possible resumption of border trade, five years after it was suspended.
Romania to target profit-shifting by multinationals as it seeks to boost revenues
Finance minister says Bucharest wants multinationals to invest "but they must pay corporate tax".
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh sees sharp rebound in foreign investment
Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a striking recovery in foreign direct investment during the first seven months of 2025, securing $6.2bn - a 45% rise compared with the same period last year.
Sanctions on Russia push India to send diesel to China for first time since 2021
India’s Nayara Energy, which has ties to Russia’s Rosneft, is shipping diesel to China for the first time in more than four years, as European Union sanctions disrupt its petroleum exports
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Foreign influencers fuel Colombia's tourism boom as revenues hit record $40bn
Colombia's pioneering digital diplomacy strategy, underpinned by a deft use of foreign social media influencers, has catalysed the nation's record-breaking tourism performance.
Bulgaria’s Uni Energy to acquire NIS petrol network for over €30mn
NIS, majority-owned by Russia’s Gazprom and its subsidiary Gazprom Neft, is divesting its Bulgarian assets amid increasing pressure from secondary US sanctions.
South Sudan rejects claims of Gaza resettlement discussions with Israel
South Sudan denies reported Israel talks on Gaza Palestinian resettlement as international community condemns forced displacement proposals violating international law.
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Dozens injured in Serbia as anti-government protests turn violent
At least 50 people were injured in the town of Vrbas, where protesters, members of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party and police clashed outside local party offices.