Europe’s Lopsided Response to the Deepening Energy Crisis
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BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: In 2017, Mark Rutte was a “Nazi remnant” in Ankara’s eyes. This week, the Nato chief is doing Turkish defence PR
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte on April 22 visited Aselsan (ASELS), Turkey’s premier defence electronics producer. The visit formed part of a tour arranged ahead of the defence alliance’s upcoming Ankara Summit, scheduled for July 7-8. »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: In 2017, Mark Rutte was a “Nazi remnant” in Ankara’s eyes. This week, the Nato chief is doing Turkish defence PR
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte on April 22 visited Aselsan (ASELS), Turkey’s premier defence electronics producer. The visit formed part of a tour arranged ahead of the defence alliance’s upcoming Ankara Summit, scheduled for July 7-8. »»»
Illegal migrants detained in Georgia, including citizens of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Georgia’s Migration Department has detained 55 foreign nationals staying in the country illegally in recent days, including citizens of Kyrgyzstan, the Interior Ministry reported. According to the ministry, those detained include nationals of Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Côt»»»
Taliban accuses Pakistan of cross-border strikes killing 4 in Afghanistan; Islamabad denies claims as 'blatant lie' amid peace talks
Kabul, Afghanistan: The Taliban accused Pakistan of launching cross-border mortar and rocket attacks in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province on Monday, claiming that at least four people were killed and dozens injured, as tensions escalated between the two neighbours amid fragile peace talks. Accor»»»
Suspected migrant smugglers arrested in Evros
Three suspected members of migrant smuggling gangs have been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly ferrying westwards, squashed into cars, people who had just clandestinely entered from neighboring Turkey. A police statement Monday said in one case 12 people, including the driver, had been sque»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
COMMENT: Russia’s Iran gamble risks sacrificing Gulf strategy for tactical gains
Russia’s deepening entanglement in the crisis around Iran is delivering short-term geopolitical dividends, but at a potentially high strategic cost. What appears at first glance to be another opportunity for the Kremlin to profit from instability may instead become a test of whether Moscow can stil»»»
Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?
TradeSaudi ArabiaWill the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?Nik MartinThe conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles' heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires»»»
Erdogan offers 20-year Turkey tax haven holidays to investors exiting war-shaken Gulf
Foreign investors relocating to Turkey will receive a 20-year tax holiday under a package of incentives unveiled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 24. Officials in Turkey are striving to boost the “offer” of the c»»»
Erdogan offers 20-year Turkey tax haven holidays to investors exiting war-shaken Gulf
Foreign investors relocating to Turkey will receive a 20-year tax holiday under a package of incentives unveiled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 24. Officials in Turkey are striving to boost the “offer” of the c»»»
Erdogan offers 20-year Turkey tax haven holidays to investors exiting war-shaken Gulf
Foreign investors relocating to Turkey will receive a 20-year tax holiday under a package of incentives unveiled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 24. Officials in Turkey are striving to boost the “offer” of the c»»»
Erdogan offers 20-year Turkey tax haven holidays to investors exiting war-shaken Gulf
Foreign investors relocating to Turkey will receive a 20-year tax holiday under a package of incentives unveiled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 24. Officials in Turkey are striving to boost the “offer” of the c»»»
Will the Iran war end supremacy of Strait of Hormuz?
TradeSaudi ArabiaWill the Iran war end supremacy of Strait of Hormuz?Nik MartinThe conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires. »»»
Sadyr Japarov about his son: He is not involved in government affairs - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with Kaktus.media, commented on the participation of his youngest son, Nurdoolot, in a visit to Ala-Archa with crypto billionaire Justin Sun and answered questions about the relatives’ possible involvement in government affairs. The head of sta»»»
New ballet stars: Kyrgyz performers shine at prestigious competition in Russia - | 24.KG
Soloists of the Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abdylas Maldybaev delivered a triumphant performance at the 19th Open Russian Ballet Competition Arabesque named after Ekaterina Maximova. According to the theatre, Adilzhan Rakhmanov, a talented and promising dancer and »»»
CBE Interest rates cut marks a cross-over to a new stage in Egypt’s economic reform
CBE Interest rates cut marks a cross-over to a new stage in Egypt’s economic reform Last week, the government announced that the January inflation rate was at 17%, its lowest levels since the pound’s flotation. This announcement was followed by the lowering of the »»»
A Lesson from 1915 … Why the Strait of Hormuz Can’t be Taken by Force
The debate over reopening the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most sensitive issues in politics and security. As questions continue to grow about why US President Donald Trump did not take practical steps to remove the obstacles blocking the vital passageway, this discussion sheds light on t»»»
Spain Is ‘Reliable’ NATO Member, PM Says After Reported US Ouster Threat
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday stressed Spain was a "reliable member" of NATO, after a report the United States was considering trying to suspend it over its refusal to support military operations against Iran. The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official as telling it that the Pe»»»
Australia and New Zealand Gather in Türkiye to Commemorate WWI Battle
Officials and visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey gathered in northwest Türkiye on Saturday to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli. The solemn ceremony began at 5:30 a.m. local time near a beach where the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or Anzacs, first l»»»
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Pope Leo
Vatican City: New Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the world's Anglican Christians, heads to Rome and the Vatican this weekend for an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Mullally will meet the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics during a four-day visit starting Saturda»»»
Shadow of failed 1983 Israeli-Lebanon agreement haunts new talks – Ya Libnan
Share: This file photo shows Chief Lebanese negotiator, Antoine Fattal, right, chief Israeli negotiator, David Kimche, left, and US Special Envoy Morris Draper, smiling as they shake hands in Khalde, Lebanon, on May 17, 1983. © Bill Foley, AP As Lebanon prepares to resume direct discussions with Is»»»
Heidelberg Materials acquires Turkish partner Sabanci’s 40% stake in cement maker Akcansa for $437mn
Heidelberg Materials (Frankfurt/HEI) has agreed to acquire a 39.72% stake in Akcansa (AKCNS) from Turkish partner Sabanci Holding (SAHOL), Heidelberg has announced. SAHOL, meanwhile, said separately that HEI, its part»»»
Which countries have fertility rates above the replacement level - OWID
Fertility rates — which measure the average number of children per woman — have been falling worldwide. Since 1950, global fertility rates have halved, from almost 5 children per woman to 2.2, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. »»»
Which countries have fertility rates above the replacement level - OWID
Fertility rates — which measure the average number of children per woman — have been falling worldwide. Since 1950, global fertility rates have halved, from almost 5 children per woman to 2.2, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. »»»
Heidelberg Materials acquires Turkish partner Sabanci’s 40% stake in cement maker Akcansa for $437mn
Heidelberg Materials (Frankfurt/HEI) has agreed to acquire a 39.72% stake in Akcansa (AKCNS) from Turkish partner Sabanci Holding (SAHOL), Heidelberg has announced. SAHOL, meanwhile, said separately that HEI, its part»»»
Some 363 Kg Marijuana Worth EUR 3 Mln Seized at Lesovo Border Crossing
Customs officers at Lesovo border crossing discovered nearly 363 kg of marijuana in a lorry transporting washing machines, the Customs Agency said on Friday. The narcotic substance is valued at around EUR 3 million at judicial prices. On Thursday, the lorry with Romanian registration arrived at the»»»
Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday stressed his country was a "reliable member" of NATO, after a report the United States was considering possibly trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war. The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official »»»
Turkey holds benchmark rate at 37% in line with expectations
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on April 22 left its main policy rate (one-week repo) unchanged at 37% in line with expectations. The regulator also left its overnight »»»
Turkey holds benchmark rate at 37% in line with expectations
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on April 22 left its main policy rate (one-week repo) unchanged at 37% in line with expectations. The regulator also left its overnight »»»
Shadow of failed 1983 agreement haunts new Israeli-Lebanon talks
As Lebanon prepares to resume direct discussions with Israel, the ghost of the May 17 Agreement of 1983 – a deal that was signed but never implemented – is haunting the new round of negotiations. President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are facing a smear c»»»
China —Kyrgyzstan —Uzbekistan railway to become part of corridor to Europe - | 24.KG
The 9th meeting of the Transport Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Bishkek. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Transport of Kyrgyzstan, Talantbek Soltobaev. During the meeting, the parties noted the active development of cooperation in the transport sector and ident»»»
QSTP brings global tech communityto Doha as part of SYNC Spring 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders and ecosystem partners across the diaspora th»»»
Nearly 40 migrants rescued from small boat south of Crete
A merchant vessel south of Crete has rescued 38 migrants whose small boat ran into trouble trying to reach the Greek island from north Africa, state ERT television reported Wednesday. The new rescue came as Crete has turned into the main single destination for people from the Middle East and Africa»»»
Gulf war poses major threat to global fertiliser markets and food security, IFPRI warns
The ongoing Iran war is disrupting global fertiliser markets with sustained impacts likely on food production, particularly in Africa and South Asia, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said on April 1. »»»
Gulf war poses major threat to global fertiliser markets and food security, IFPRI warns
The ongoing Iran war is disrupting global fertiliser markets with sustained impacts likely on food production, particularly in Africa and South Asia, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said on April 1. »»»
Gulf war poses major threat to global fertiliser markets and food security, IFPRI warns
The ongoing Iran war is disrupting global fertiliser markets with sustained impacts likely on food production, particularly in Africa and South Asia, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said on April 1. »»»
Gulf war poses major threat to global fertiliser markets and food security, IFPRI warns
The ongoing Iran war is disrupting global fertiliser markets with sustained impacts likely on food production, particularly in Africa and South Asia, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said on April 1. »»»
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: There are those who swear Tokayev just auditioned for the UN top job
Did Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, just audition for the role of the next UN secretary-general? Rumours have swirled for months that Tokayev – for many years a career diplomat and a former director-general »»»