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China's Shang Xin secures $2bn contract to build industrial complex in Iraq's Basra
Iraq's Minister of Industry, Khaled Battal Najm, signed a contract with China's Shang Xin company to build a major industrial complex in Basra with investments exceeding $2bn.
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu formally arrested, dismissed and transferred to infamous Silivri prison
With municipal HQ crowded with protesters, regime may be waiting for right moment to seize the building and city authority.
Israel approves Gaza 'voluntary departure' plan and West Bank settlement division
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Defence Minister Israel Katz's proposal to establish an administration within the Defence Ministry to facilitate the "voluntary departure" of Gaza residents to third countries.
UN Security Council slams Bosnian Serbs' separatist efforts
Reports from closed door session reveal rift between Russia and fellow UN Security Council members over Bosnian situation.
Russian expansion will continue forever ‘as far as God wills,’ says long-time Putin ally
Russia’s territorial and ideological expansion will persist “as far as God wills”, according to Vladislav Surkov, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office and long-time adviser to President Vladimir Putin.
Zero pressure from US as Imamoglu protesters warn Erdogan snuffing out last remnants of Turkey’s democracy
Lack of White House comment on events shows Trump moving from values-based to transactional foreign policy, while also dismantling democratic structures at home.
Venezuelan opposition members endure year-long confinement in Argentina's embassy
A year has passed since six key members of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s campaign team sought refuge in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas to evade arrest by Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
US sets six conditions for Iran talks in Trump letter to Supreme Leader
A figure close to the UAE government has published the alleged contents of Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader citing informed sources.
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Chile places Chinese observatory project under review
Chile has put a planned Chinese astronomical observatory project under review, potentially dealing a blow to Beijing's scientific ambitions in Latin America.
Iran to establish "Jewel City" at Tehran airport
Iran has signed an investment contract to build a global gold and jewellery trade centre known as "Jewel City" in the free trade zone of Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC).
Americans should know threats against Iran will lead nowhere, Supreme Leader says
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned the United States during his speech to the faithful in northern Tehran.
European Commission launches inquiry over BYD’s Hungarian investment
The European Commission has launched an investigation into whether BYD received unfair state subsidies from China to support the construction of its Hungarian factory.
Slovak PM Fico insists his policies are ‘sovereign’ after not blocking EU’s Ukrainian policy
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico insisted his policies are “sovereign” after he took part in the EU summit, which he had threatened to boycott earlier.
Hungarian PM vetoes joint declaration at EU summit
"I have vetoed the joint declaration regarding Ukraine because we cannot support any joint position before Hungarians express their opinion on Ukraine's European Union membership," Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on March 20 in a video.
Powerful eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi sparks panic in East Flores
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted violently on the evening of March 20, sending local residents into a panic
Korean opposition to push for impeachment motion against acting president
As South Korea awaits a final ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the opposition Democratic Party of Korea is reported to be pushing to impeach acting-President Choi Sang-mok.
Indonesia expands military role in government, protesters clash with police in Jakarta
Indonesia’s parliament has approved a controversial amendment granting military personnel greater access to government positions, despite concerns over its implications for civilian governance.
Turkey’s detention of Imamoglu “depressing” says German chancellor Scholz
“A very, very bad sign” for Turkish democracy, he adds. Erdogan, meanwhile, breaks his silence on the plight of his chief political rival.
North Macedonia mourns as 59 victims of Kocani nightclub fire laid to rest
Investigations have revealed the Pulse nightclub lacked basic safety measures and a valid operating permit, sparking outrage in North Macedonia.
Turkey signals panic with emergency rate hike
With markets shaken by detention of Erdogan rival Imamoglu, the central bank has made a surprise move. The trouble is the system is flooded with excess lira liquidity.