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Iran's first post-suspension flight to Europe cancelled by France
Iran’s first planned flight to Europe after several months of suspension, scheduled to depart from Tehran to Paris on January 31, has been cancelled by France.
Hungary to enhance cooperation with UAE in defence and advanced technologies
Hungary and the United Arab Emirates have affirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in several areas "based on mutual respect".
Volkswagen ponders handing over idle production lines to Chinese carmakers
Volkswagen is considering allowing Chinese carmakers to take over its surplus production lines in Europe as it faces declining demand and increasing competition from the same companies looking to expand their presence in the region.
Serbian President Vucic mulls snap general election
After prime minister's resignation, President Aleksandar Vucic says the ruling SNS will decide whether to form a new government or call a snap general election.
Turkmen loo users warned state newspapers not “read and wipe” material
Pages bearing photographs of regime’s ruling family not to be soiled, say officials mounting bathroom crackdown.
Slovenian president “very worried” about far-right FPÖ-led government in Austria
Nataša Pirc Musar says Europe must take stand against Trump and rise of the far right in Europe.
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Mexico grapples with migrant surge as Trump policy bites
Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies have left thousands of migrants in limbo on Mexico’s southern border.
NEOM's The Line to launch vertical construction phase in 2025
Saudi Arabia's futuristic city project The Line is set to begin vertical construction by the end of 2025, the organisation announced.
Syria outlines free market vision at Damascus economic forum
Syria's Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection outlined the country's transition towards a competitive free market economy during an economic forum held at the Damascus Chamber of Commerce on January 29.
Germany’s Russian LNG imports surge over 500% in 2024, via other countries
Germany talks loudly about ending Europe’s imports of Russian gas, but as a result of alternative sources of energy, it has seen imports of Russian LNG soar by 500% in 2024 y/y, worth a total of €7.32bn, delivered via other European countries.
Ukraine's stored gas falls to critically low levels, imports urgently needed
Ukraine's natural gas reserves in its massive underground storage tanks have fallen to a critical level and the country urgently needs to import more gas, says Serhiy Makogon, the former head of Ukraine's gas transit operator.
Hungarian PM arrives in UAE amid controversy surrounding flagship real estate development project
Prime Minister Viktor Orban is on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he will hold talks with UAE President and Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as leaders of Emirati companies.
Canadian hitman jailed for life over murder of Air India bombing suspect
A man involved in the killing of a businessman acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombing has been sentenced to life in prison in Canada, with no possibility of parole for 20 years.
Analysts and diplomats accuse Serbia of hybrid warfare ahead of Kosovo's general election
Finnish ambassador and Pristina-based experts claim Serbia is using disinformation campaigns designed to create ethnic divisions and undermine trust in democratic institutions.
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev demands land corridor through Armenia as tensions rise
Ilham Aliyev's repeated demand for Armenia to open a land corridor to its Nakhchivan exclave fuels fears of renewed military conflict.
Nepal to criminalise anonymous social media activity
Nepal's government has introduced a bill seeking to impose strict regulations on social media platforms, including fines and prison sentences for violations.
Russia is creating a list of LGBT+ citizens – and it could be made public
Russian authorities have escalated their crackdown on the LGBT+ community by creating a national database to track individuals associated with the group.
Syria removed customs tariffs after inflation warning from Turkey, says Turkish trade minister
Some analysts will take claim as more evidence Ankara has huge influence on new government emerging in Damascus.
Turkish opposition to name presidential candidate early in pushback against judicial crackdown
Another judicial investigation started into Istanbul mayor Imamoglu, widely expected to win nomination to challenge president Erdogan.
