Jordan Times 4m

EBRD records 2.8b euro SEMED investment, 70% directed to private sector

AMMAN — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said that it had invested a "record" 2.8 billion euro across 65 projects in six economies in the southern and eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, according to a statement on Thursday.The region includes; Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, M»»»

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France24 9m

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires

Ukrainian and Russian officials meet for a second day in Abu Dhabi Thursday to continue US-brokered peace talks after what Kyiv’s lead negotiator described as a “productive” first day. The discussions aim to achieve practical steps toward peace and a possible prisoner exchange. James Vasi»»»

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France24 9m

Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition

Canadian Prime Minister ⁠Mark Carney on Thursday scrapped a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, marking another retreat from emissions and climate-focused measures. At the same time, Carney also earmarked funds to bolster EV production in a bid to boost a Canadian auto i»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 15m

Local capital reshapes market

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Warsaw Business Journal 15m

Warsaw climbs investment ranks

Warsaw has secured a place on Europe’s investment podium, ranking third among the most attractive cities for real estate investors in 2026. In the latest survey by CBRE, the Polish capital trailed only London and Madrid, while moving ahead of Paris, Barcelona, Milan and other established markets. T»»»

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France24 16m

Israeli strikes kill at least 24 in Gaza

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory. This is despite a fragile »»»

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France24 16m

How a Jewish family’s Baghdad home became France’s rent-free embassy

A Paris court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for a Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's diplomatic representation for decades. Forced to flee Iraq amid rising anti-Semitism in the late 1940s, the family said it will ap»»»

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France24 20m

Singapore air show kicks off amid supply chain strains, regional demand surge

There is just one catch: aircraft manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with surging demand in Southeast Asia, with supply-chain disruptions and maintenance delays constraining capacity. However, the emergence of China’s homegrown civil aviation firm, COMAC, could be set to reshape the market i»»»

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France24 20m

French navy seizes more than 4 tonnes of cocaine from ship in South Pacific

The French navy seized more than four tonnes of cocaine from a vessel travelling through the South Pacific towards South Africa, officials said on Wednesday. The drugs were destroyed and the vessel and its crew released under international law. France's navy has seized 4.25 tonnes of cocaine from a»»»

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France24 20m

Focus - Mass weddings on the rise in Pakistan as poverty soars

In Pakistan, the economic crisis and climate-related natural disasters are placing sustained pressure on the poorest families. In a nation where around 45 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, marriage has become financially out of reach for millions of households. Each year,»»»

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France24 34m

UK's Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson US ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier, saying he was sorry ​he had believed his "lies" before appointing him. British ​Prime Minister ⁠Keir »»»

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France24 37m

People & Profit - Are we in an AI bubble?

Artificial intelligence is the next frontier – but is it also the next bubble? That's the question investors have been asking since tech giants began investing billions of dollars in AI and driving stock market gains. We put the question to an expert. Professor Jon Danielsson, Director of the »»»

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Gulf News 45m

UAE weather update: Fog reduces visibility on some roads

Drive carefully this morning, advises UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) on social media, as the country is expected to see fog drowning visibility in some areas. Some coastal and internal areas are expected to be affected until 9.30am. If you are on the road, make sure you: • Clean your wi»»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates trade push as FTAs reshape export strategy

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates trade push as FTAs reshape export strategy

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates trade push as FTAs reshape export strategy

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

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BNE 47m

China takes leading role in global tech with AI and space advances

China marked a series of landmark achievements in 2025 that cemented its growing lead in global innovation and technology governance, as the country deepens investment in artificial intelligence, deep-space exploration, and industrial modernisation. »»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates trade push as FTAs reshape export strategy

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

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BNE 47m

China grants first commercial licences for flying taxis

China has granted the world’s first commercial licences for autonomous flying taxis, marking a significant milestone in the global push for urban air mobility. »»»

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BNE 47m

China takes leading role in global tech with AI and space advances

China marked a series of landmark achievements in 2025 that cemented its growing lead in global innovation and technology governance, as the country deepens investment in artificial intelligence, deep-space exploration, and industrial modernisation. »»»

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BNE 47m

China reshaping Central Asia's Russia-dominated nuclear landscape

China is reshaping Central Asia’s nuclear energy sector, challenging Russia’s long-standing dominance in the region. In September 2025, Uzbekistan explored a contingency agreement with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), amid concerns that the contract signed in June with Russia’s »»»

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BNE 47m

Venezuela detains Maduro ally Saab in sign of emerging regime fracture

Venezuelan intelligence agents have detained Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman who served as industry minister under Nicolás Maduro and allegedly functioned as the regime's primary financial operator, in what could expose simmering fissures within the country's ruling establishment as interim pres»»»

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BNE 47m

Uruguay signs trade deals with China amid US pressure over regional influence

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed more than a dozen cooperation agreements on February 3 in Beijing, deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership as Washington seeks to curb Chinese influence in Latin America. »»»

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BNE 47m

Venezuela detains Maduro ally Saab in sign of emerging regime fracture

Venezuelan intelligence agents have detained Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman who served as industry minister under Nicolás Maduro and allegedly functioned as the regime's primary financial operator, in what could expose simmering fissures within the country's ruling establishment as interim pres»»»

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BNE 47m

Africa’s data centre boom triggers shift in power investment priorities

Africa’s accelerating digital transformation is placing data centres at the heart of its future power strategy. Surging demand for cloud services and digital connectivity is redefining the continent’s energy and infrastructure landscape, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said in an emailed note. »»»

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BNE 47m

African tech startups raise $3.42bn in 2025 as later-stage funding drives rebound

African tech funding rebounded strongly in 2025, with startups raising $3.42bn across 502 disclosed deals, marking a 53% increase over 2024 even as deal volume fell to a four-year low, according to the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report by TechCabal. »»»

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BNE 47m

Washington renews US-Africa trade pact AGOA for single year; Trump's tariffs still bite

The United States has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending duty-free access for eligible African exports to the US market until December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect from September 30, 2025, when the Trump administration allowed it to lapse. »»»

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BNE 47m

Indian firm beats Argentina's Techint in $200mn Vaca Muerta pipeline tender

India's Welspun Corp has secured a contract worth just over $200mn to supply pipes for Argentina's Vaca Muerta liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, defeating local steel giant Tenaris in a contentious decision that has sparked a row between President Javier Milei and one of the country's most power»»»

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BNE 47m

Indian firm beats Argentina's Techint in $200mn Vaca Muerta pipeline tender

India's Welspun Corp has secured a contract worth just over $200mn to supply pipes for Argentina's Vaca Muerta liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, defeating local steel giant Tenaris in a contentious decision that has sparked a row between President Javier Milei and one of the country's most power»»»

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BNE 47m

Venezuela's oil reform fails to lure US majors despite push for private investment

Venezuela's interim government has fast-tracked sweeping changes to the country's hydrocarbon law in a bid to attract foreign capital to its battered oil industry, but major US producers remain reluctant to commit billions of dollars amid persistent legal uncertainties and the absence of security g»»»

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BNE 47m

COMMENT: Trump’s Indian trade deal unlikely to cut Asia off from Russian oil

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically. T»»»

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BNE 47m

Venezuela's parliament approves oil sector privatisation in historic reversal

Venezuela's National Assembly has backed a fundamental restructuring of the country's oil sector, driving the final nail into more than two decades of socialist policies that prioritised state control over the industry. Le»»»

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BNE 47m

Argentina rules out return to international debt markets despite lower country risk

Argentina’s government does not plan to return to international debt markets despite a sharp fall in country risk, Economy Minister Luis Caputo revealed, signalling a continued strategy of avoiding sovereign bond issuance even as financing conditions improve, MDZ reported. »»»

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BNE 47m

India accelerates trade push as FTAs reshape export strategy

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»

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BNE 47m

Iran's IRGC seizes two fuel vessels in Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's Second Imam Hassan Mojtaba Region said it seized two "fuel-smuggling vessels" near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf on February 5. The seizure of the boats and cr»»»

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BNE 47m

Iran's IRGC seizes two fuel vessels in Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's Second Imam Hassan Mojtaba Region said it seized two "fuel-smuggling vessels" near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf on February 5. The seizure of the boats and cr»»»

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BNE 47m

Iran's IRGC seizes two fuel vessels in Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's Second Imam Hassan Mojtaba Region said it seized two "fuel-smuggling vessels" near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf on February 5. The seizure of the boats and cr»»»

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BNE 47m

Saudi Arabia introduces camel passports to regulate $13bn market

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to issue passports for millions of camels in an effort to document ownership and bring transparency to a market valued at around SR50bn ($13bn) annually, Bawabat al-Wasat reported on February 4. »»»

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BNE 48m

At Bishkek business forum, US tries to build links as visa barriers rise

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, flew into Bishkek on February 4 to convey a message to Central Asian leaders that “since President Trump arrived in office … the United States is open for business.” »»»

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BNE 48m

At Bishkek business forum, US tries to build links as visa barriers rise

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, flew into Bishkek on February 4 to convey a message to Central Asian leaders that “since President Trump arrived in office … the United States is open for business.” »»»

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BNE 48m

At Bishkek business forum, US tries to build links as visa barriers rise

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, flew into Bishkek on February 4 to convey a message to Central Asian leaders that “since President Trump arrived in office … the United States is open for business.” »»»

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BNE 48m

At Bishkek business forum, US tries to build links as visa barriers rise

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, flew into Bishkek on February 4 to convey a message to Central Asian leaders that “since President Trump arrived in office … the United States is open for business.” »»»

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BNE 48m

PMI shows price pressures in Kazakhstan services intensified at record rate on VAT hike

The latest Freedom Holding and S&P Global PMI survey shows that inflationary pressures across Kazakhstan’s services sector strengthened sharply in January as a VAT hike came into force. Cost pressures rose at one »»»

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BNE 48m

Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders say tangible benefits already apparent from peace process

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan said on February 4 that trade, transport links and people-to-people contacts were beginning to show tangible gains six months after they initialled a peace agreement, following fresh talks in Abu Dhabi. »»»

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BNE 48m

At Bishkek business forum, US tries to build links as visa barriers rise

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, flew into Bishkek on February 4 to convey a message to Central Asian leaders that “since President Trump arrived in office … the United States is open for business.” »»»

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BNE 48m

Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders say tangible benefits already apparent from peace process

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan said on February 4 that trade, transport links and people-to-people contacts were beginning to show tangible gains six months after they initialled a peace agreement, following fresh talks in Abu Dhabi. »»»

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BNE 48m

US report accuses European Commission of interference in 2024 Romanian elections

A preliminary report by the US Congressional Judiciary Committee titled “Europe’s decade-long campaign to censor the global internet” accuses the European Commission (EC) of trying to influence EU member states by controlling political discourse during election periods. It was the European Uni»»»

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BNE 48m

Albanian prosecutors order arrests in hazardous waste trafficking case

Albanian prosecutors have ordered the detention or house arrest of 33 people as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal export of hazardous waste linked to the Kurum group, in what authorities described as one of the country’s most serious environmental crime cases in recent years. »»»

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BNE 48m

MOSCOW BLOG: Nuclear arms race is already underway

The New START treaty expired last night. It is the last of the Cold War-era missile agreements and marks the death of what security infrastructure was left to prevent the total annihilation of the planet. There was a reaso»»»

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24 News Agency 48m

26 auctions for subsoil use rights held in Kyrgyzstan — IBC - | 24.KG

At least 26 auctions for subsoil use rights were held in 2025. Askar Sydykov, Executive Director of the International Business Council (IBC), announced at a business breakfast of B5+1 forum. The IBC also reported that 2,050 subsoil use licenses have been issued so far, 103 of which belong to state-»»»

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