The UK government has published a new guide supporting businesses operating in the Falkland Islands, prompting a strong response from Argentina amid President Javier Milei’s renewed push over the country’s sovereignty claim. The document backs the islanders’ right to...
Russia’s parliamentary election on September 18–20 is expected to deliver another victory for the ruling United Russia party, but it comes as the country’s wartime economy faces growing pressure. Slower growth, a record post-pandemic budget deficit, high inflation and...
Azerbaijan has unveiled two newly developed unmanned maritime systems, the armed Salvo unmanned surface vehicle and the Kayra kamikaze unmanned sea vehicle, as concerns grow over security risks in the Caspian Sea. The vessels were jointly developed by Azerbaijan’s...
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1, with the meeting expected to focus on deeper cooperation within the bloc, major international issues and China’s vision for...
The ongoing US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating efforts to find alternative routes for oil and gas exports. The waterway handles about 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade, prompting Gulf states and other regional and...
Iraq and Syria have signed a memorandum of understanding to rebuild the historic Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline, aiming to restore a major crude export route from northern Iraq to Syria's Mediterranean coast. The project is intended to diversify Iraq's oil...
Russia risks being trapped in a debt spiral as rising government borrowing and high interest rates sharply increase debt servicing costs, according to a report by the Centre for Macro-Economic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (TsMAKP), cited by The Moscow...
The World Bank has approved a $300 million grant for the second phase of Tajikistan’s Roghun hydropower project, providing new funding for the country’s largest power generation asset. The financing will support construction works, equipment installation, and environmental and...
A drop in global oil prices following a preliminary peace agreement between Iran and the United States has ended a temporary revenue boost for Russia, exposing renewed pressure on the country’s budget. At the same time, Ukrainian drone strikes...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States have reaffirmed their support for free and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting any attempts to impose fees or assert control over the strategic waterway. The position was...