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Dubai ranks 13th in world's best cities index
The United Arab Emirates' Dubai has secured 13th place in the 2025 World's Best Cities Index, outranking major global cities, including Los Angeles, Toronto, Seoul and Milan.
G20 summit wraps up with a joint statement strong on sentiment, but short on specifics
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro wrapped up with a joint declaration condemning war and calling for climate change action, but short on specifics.
So you want to get on the right side of Donald Trump? Try gift-wrapping a hotel
Though he’s busy preparing for his second stint in the White House, his brand is still doing business the world over.
Albania partners with UAE's Masdar for gigawatt-scale green projects
Agreement aims to help Albania become more energy independent and reduce reliance on coal-heavy electricity imports.
PPF mulling bid for United Group's telecom assets in Southeastern Europe
United Group’s telecoms assets in southeastern Europe have been put up for a potential sale.
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TEHRAN BLOG: Why a Trump win may not be good for Israel
Israel's close association with Trump might further alienate it from other regional players, while Iran, now open to negotiation, may see opportunities in the coming shifts.
Malaysia seeks BRICS membership
Malaysia is aiming to become the latest member of the BRICS bloc, which was originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
Kazakhstan has no plans to join BRICS, says Astana
Position not likely to change in foreseeable future, president’s spokesman makes clear ahead of 16th summit of Putin-backed group in Russia.
Sri Lanka to apply for BRICS membership
Sri Lanka has decided to apply for the membership of the BRICS and the New Development Bank, the country’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on October 14
Israel could target Persian Gulf oil installations over missile attack
Israel is likely to retaliate against Iran's massive missile attack on Tel Aviv and other cities on October 1 by targeting the Islamic Republic's oil facilities, amid a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
UAE, New Zealand finalise terms of economic partnership agreement
The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
India highlights legal reforms at BRICS justice ministers meeting
India’s Ministry of Law and Justice participated in the BRICS Ministers of Justice meeting on 18 September 2024, with the Indian delegation led by Anju Rathi Rana, Additional Secretary in the Department of Legal Affairs
Russia's budget oil breakeven price world’s second lowest as oil revenues recover
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has forecast a decrease in Russia’s fiscal breakeven oil price (the amount to balance the external current account) to $77 per barrel by 2025, supported by a recovery in oil and gas revenues.
AI will be a major source of GHGs by 2030, says Morgan Stanley
Energy ravenous AI data centres are set to become a major source of GHGs emissions by 2030 as the number of server farms needed to run the artificial intelligence services is set to expand exponentially over the next two and half decades.
Russia revs up to test cross-border crypto payments
Russia is on the hunt to find an alternative to the dollar to settle international trade deals and on September 1 will test making cross-border payments in cryptocurrency for the first time.
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Iran uses 'dark fleet' to deliver 1.8 million barrels of oil daily
An independent ship monitoring service said Iran was utilising a “dark fleet” of oil tankers to deliver nearly 1.8mn barrels of crude oil and oil products per day to its customers.
After Middle East expansion Bosnia’s IMG sets its sights on global markets
Banja Luka-based company is an emerging global player in the public transport advertising market.