DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has metthrough video conferencing, with Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations of the United Nations HE Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The meeting discussed efforts to achieve peace and stabili»»»

A court in Zwolle, the Netherlands, has ruled that a couple’s marriage was not legally formalised after their wedding vows — written with the help of an artificial intelligence tool — failed to meet the legal requirements under Dutch law. The decision, handed down in early January 2026, highlights »»»

Global greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline by 10% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels, according to a new United Nations report released on October 28. The projection marks the first time the UN has forecast an absolute reduction in emissions, yet it falls far short of the 60% cut scientis»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

Global coal demand is set to decline after reaching an all-time high in 2023, with a structural shift now underway as clean energy technologies begin to outpace fossil fuel consumption, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on January 8. »»»

Global greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline by 10% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels, according to a new United Nations report released on October 28. The projection marks the first time the UN has forecast an absolute reduction in emissions, yet it falls far short of the 60% cut scientis»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Global coal demand is set to decline after reaching an all-time high in 2023, with a structural shift now underway as clean energy technologies begin to outpace fossil fuel consumption, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on January 8. »»»

President Donald Trump invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House following a more than hour-long telephone conversation on January 7 aimed at reducing tensions days after previously suggesting that military intervention "sounds good" for Colombia, Reuters reported. »»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) announced on January 7 that it had secured a $3bn repurchase agreement with six international banks ahead of a critical $4.2bn debt payment due January 9, opting for expensive short-term liquidity rather than immediate return to international capital market»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Global greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline by 10% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels, according to a new United Nations report released on October 28. The projection marks the first time the UN has forecast an absolute reduction in emissions, yet it falls far short of the 60% cut scientis»»»

President Donald Trump invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House following a more than hour-long telephone conversation on January 7 aimed at reducing tensions days after previously suggesting that military intervention "sounds good" for Colombia, Reuters reported. »»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Global coal demand is set to decline after reaching an all-time high in 2023, with a structural shift now underway as clean energy technologies begin to outpace fossil fuel consumption, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on January 8. »»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) announced on January 7 that it had secured a $3bn repurchase agreement with six international banks ahead of a critical $4.2bn debt payment due January 9, opting for expensive short-term liquidity rather than immediate return to international capital market»»»

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) announced on January 7 that it had secured a $3bn repurchase agreement with six international banks ahead of a critical $4.2bn debt payment due January 9, opting for expensive short-term liquidity rather than immediate return to international capital market»»»

Global greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline by 10% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels, according to a new United Nations report released on October 28. The projection marks the first time the UN has forecast an absolute reduction in emissions, yet it falls far short of the 60% cut scientis»»»

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) announced on January 7 that it had secured a $3bn repurchase agreement with six international banks ahead of a critical $4.2bn debt payment due January 9, opting for expensive short-term liquidity rather than immediate return to international capital market»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said negotiations with the United States could begin once Washington abandons its policy of dictating terms and engages in honest dialogue, TASS reported on January 8. The commen»»»

Global coal demand is set to decline after reaching an all-time high in 2023, with a structural shift now underway as clean energy technologies begin to outpace fossil fuel consumption, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on January 8. »»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare has reported reduced traffic volume and quality deterioration across Iran's internet network over the past week, CITNA reported on January 8. Data from Cloudflare's monitoring sy»»»

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has moved decisively beyond its origins as a cultural and linguistic forum, increasingly positioning itself as a regional platform for defence and security cooperation. The October 2»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has moved decisively beyond its origins as a cultural and linguistic forum, increasingly positioning itself as a regional platform for defence and security cooperation. The October 2»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual KAZAKHSTAN OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the»»»

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has moved decisively beyond its origins as a cultural and linguistic forum, increasingly positioning itself as a regional platform for defence and security cooperation. The October 2»»»

Pakistan’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel is facing mounting geopolitical pressure, as its recent mediation in Gaza and engagement with a proposed international peacekeeping mission have prompted renewed efforts by Washington and Gulf states to expand the Abraham Accords into South Asia.»»»

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has moved decisively beyond its origins as a cultural and linguistic forum, increasingly positioning itself as a regional platform for defence and security cooperation. The October 2»»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to EARN billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

Italy has indicated it will back the EU's long-stalled trade agreement with South America after the European Commission pledged to make €45bn in agricultural funding more readily available to farmers, removing a key obstacle to signing the pact. »»»