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New 20-point US-Ukraine plan to end Russian invasion

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Moscow for feedback. The document will be supplemented by additional bilateral agreement»»»

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24 News Agency 36m

Kyrgyzstan's first solar power plant commissioned in Kemin - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s first solar power plant has been commissioned in Kemin. The ceremonial opening of the facility was attended by President Sadyr Japarov, the presidential press service reported. The new 100-megawatt solar power plant is located on 230 hectares. The project was implemented with the parti»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

From novice to mastery: An expat baker reflects on his journey in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: “Working with sourdough teaches you to listen,” goes a popular quote by American baker and educator Peter Reinhart. This is probably why expat baker and the Managing Director of Bloom Bakehouse, formerly Bakemart Qatar, T K Khaleel, sitting in his Qatar office speaks sparingly. A perso»»»

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Gulf News 2h

A step-by-step guide for UK buyers entering Dubai property

Dubai: British buyers arriving in the UAE property market often bring expectations shaped by the UK’s predictable mortgage system, slower price cycles and uniform ownership structures. Those assumptions can lead to costly mistakes when they try to move quickly in a market that functions differently»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Gov't okays criteria for prioritizing investments financed by Ministry of Development in 2026

The Government okayed, in Tuesday's meeting, at the proposal of the Ministry of Development, an emergency ordinance prioritizing investments financed by Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) in 2026.According to a press release from MDLPA , for the objectives financed by »»»

The Peninsula 2h

DR Congo Foreign Minister receives credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo H E Therese Kayikwamba Wagner received a copy of the credentials of H E Hamad bin Dhaen Al Kuwari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Democratic R»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Katara unveils ‘Rawda, in Comfort of South’ mural by Spanish artist

Doha, Qatar: Director General of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation Prof Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti yesterday inaugurated the mural “Rawda in the Comfort of the South” on the facade of Building 46 in Katara Cultural Village. The inauguration was attended by Ambassador of the Kingdom of S»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar takes part in child digital safety conference in Azerbaijan

Baku: The State of Qatar has taken part in an international conference in Azerbaijan focused on protecting children from harmful content in the digital environment, as concerns grow globally over online risks facing young people. The conference was held in the capital, Baku, and brought together of»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar reaffirms support for Asian parliamentary cooperation

Doha: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has affirmed Qatar’s strong commitment to supporting parliamentary work at both the regional and international levels, and its continued keenness to provide effective platforms for dialogue, consultation, and the exchange of exper»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Libya’s Military Chief, 7 Others Killed in Plane Crash After Takeoff from Türkiye

A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Türkiy’s capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board. Libyan officials said the cause of the crash was a technical malfunction on the plane. The Libyan delegation was in An»»»

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BNE 5h

Ukraine's Black Sea attacks may prove counter-productive

Ukraine’s extension of the conflict into the wider region risks fuelling tensions with its neighbours.  WHAT: Ukraine risks alienating its allies by attacks on the CPC pipeline system and tankers in the Black Sea. »»»

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BNE 5h

Uzbekistan fintech Humans declared bankrupt, liquidation ordered at Octobank’s request

Tashkent Interdistrict Economic Court has declared fintech company Humans LLC bankrupt. The move was made at the request of Octobank. Liquidation proceedings have been initiated. The court order permits the consu»»»

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BNE 5h

Panoro Energy taps ex-Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as COO, president amid H1 output gains

Panoro Energy ASA has named longtime Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as its new chief operating officer and president. The appointment comes as the independent Africa-focused exploration and production (E&P) company seeks to build on recent output gains and advance upcoming development projec»»»

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BNE 5h

PANNIER: Booming breadbasket Kazakhstan now shipping grain to three continents

Kazakhstan is widely recognised as the world's leading uranium producer and exporter and as a top-10 oil exporter. But for many of its neighbours, the fact that the country is also a leading and flourishing exporter of grain is equally, if not more, important. »»»

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BNE 5h

BRICS nations ditch dollar for gold in global finance power grab

BRICS countries led by Russia and China appear to be mounting a direct challenge to US dollar dominance by rapidly accumulating gold reserves and building an independent trading infrastructure, transforming the so-called "archaic" metal into the cornerstone of a new multipolar financial system»»»

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BNE 5h

PANNIER: Booming breadbasket Kazakhstan now shipping grain to three continents

Kazakhstan is widely recognised as the world's leading uranium producer and exporter and as a top-10 oil exporter. But for many of its neighbours, the fact that the country is also a leading and flourishing exporter of grain is equally, if not more, important. »»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure

Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure

Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure

Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure

Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure

Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: For Asia, dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure

Dealing with Europe isn’t about achieving success; it’s about concealing failure - or so went the line on a 2013 remake of the popular 1980s satirical political sitcom classic from the UK – Yes Minister. A one time pun use»»»

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BNE 5h

COMMENT: The realignment marking Bangladesh's political battlefield

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner has announced February 12 2026 as the date for the country’s upcoming polls. The polls will see elected representatives take over office from the interim government which has ruled the country ever since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh »»»

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BNE 5h

EU prepares crucial vote on Mercosur deal despite French push for delay

Brussels is set to hold a decisive vote on its trade agreement with Mercosur this week, as France lobbies for a postponement and the outcome hangs in the balance, according to Denmark, which holds the EU's rotating presidency. »»»

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BNE 5h

EU prepares crucial vote on Mercosur deal despite French push for delay

Brussels is set to hold a decisive vote on its trade agreement with Mercosur this week, as France lobbies for a postponement and the outcome hangs in the balance, according to Denmark, which holds the EU's rotating presidency. »»»

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BNE 5h

EU-Mercosur trade pact faces dual threat from Paris and internal rifts

The long-negotiated EU-Mercosur agreement, which would establish a free-trade area encompassing nearly 800mn people, is set to enter a decisive phase amid French opposition and broader tensions within the South American bloc. »»»

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BNE 5h

US ambassador thanks Turkey for role in "coordinated squeeze" that forced Hamas to surrender

US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) on October 15 presented his thanks and congratulations to Turkey for its role in helping Hamas to surrender in Gaza. Referring to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article»»»

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BNE 5h

Mexico secures trade extension with US, averting November 1 tariff escalation

US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed to extend a critical trade deadline by several weeks, granting negotiators additional time to resolve 54 outstanding commercial barriers between the nations. »»»

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BNE 5h

Indian tech listings surge as retail investors drive demand

India’s latest wave of tech and consumer internet listings has drawn strong interest from domestic retail investors, with several newly listed companies delivering sharp gains. As Barron’s highlights, shares of education technology pioneer PhysicsWallah(NSE: PWL) jumped by a third after its debut r»»»

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BNE 5h

India’s data centre boom gathers pace on big-ticket investments and strong demand

India is witnessing an acceleration in data centre investments as the country’s largest business groups and global technology players ramp up capacity to support the next phase of digital growth. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to 5G-enabled applications, demand for reliable, large»»»

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BNE 5h

India’s data centre boom gathers pace on big-ticket investments and strong demand

India is witnessing an acceleration in data centre investments as the country’s largest business groups and global technology players ramp up capacity to support the next phase of digital growth. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to 5G-enabled applications, demand for reliable, large»»»

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BNE 5h

India’s data centre boom gathers pace on big-ticket investments and strong demand

India is witnessing an acceleration in data centre investments as the country’s largest business groups and global technology players ramp up capacity to support the next phase of digital growth. From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to 5G-enabled applications, demand for reliable, large»»»

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BNE 5h

Boom in India’s credit card spending

India’s credit card spending soared to a record in September 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year rise and a 13% sequential increase—the highest level in five years—according to CareEdge. The surge was fuelled by bank-led festive promotions, increased consumer appetite for discretionary spending, and t»»»

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BNE 5h

Boom in India’s credit card spending

India’s credit card spending soared to a record in September 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year rise and a 13% sequential increase—the highest level in five years—according to CareEdge. The surge was fuelled by bank-led festive promotions, increased consumer appetite for discretionary spending, and t»»»

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BNE 5h

Towards a cashless Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s transition toward a cashless economy presents what the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) describes as a dual reality, marked by both clear opportunity and persistent structural constraints. While digital infrastructure, fintech innovation and smartphone pene»»»

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BNE 5h

LNG supply crunch as carrier orders outstrip shipping capacity

The global LNG market is facing a supply crunch as planned liquefaction capacity is outpacing the number of new carriers set to enter service by 2030, Argus Media reported on December 18. A surge in vessel retirements and »»»

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BNE 5h

Gabon’s new oil and gas minister launches deepwater exploration drive

Sosthène Nguema Nguema, Gabon’s recently appointed Minister of Oil and Gas, has launched a strong drive to attract investment in deepwater oil and gas exploration. The minister was appointed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on May 5, following the formation of the first government of Gabon»»»

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BNE 5h

Panoro Energy taps ex-Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as COO, president amid H1 output gains

Panoro Energy ASA has named longtime Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as its new chief operating officer and president. The appointment comes as the independent Africa-focused exploration and production (E&P) company seeks to build on recent output gains and advance upcoming development projec»»»

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BNE 5h

Famines kill far fewer people than they used to – OWID

Famines are still a major global problem. From 2020 to 2023 alone, they caused over a million deaths, Our World in Data  (OWID) reports. Yet the long-term trend shows significant progress. In the late 1800s »»»

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BNE 5h

USAID funding cuts have disrupted crucial Demographic and Health Surveys in 23 countries, says OWID

Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) provided crucial data on health, mortality, and development in many lower- and middle-income countries. They were primarily funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), reports Our World in Data  (OWID). The DHS brought crucial data f»»»

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BNE 5h

USAID funding cuts have disrupted crucial Demographic and Health Surveys in 23 countries, says OWID

Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) provided crucial data on health, mortality, and development in many lower- and middle-income countries. They were primarily funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), reports Our World in Data  (OWID). The DHS brought crucial data f»»»

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BNE 5h

Angola’s Etu Energias secures financing for offshore Block 17/06 development

Angolan integrated energy company Etu Energias has signed a structured financing agreement with Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) and TotalEnergies Trading SA (TOTSA) to fund capital expenditure for the Block 17/06 offshore oil project, the company announced during the Africa Energy Week 2025 co»»»

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BNE 5h

USAID funding cuts have disrupted crucial Demographic and Health Surveys in 23 countries, says OWID

Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) provided crucial data on health, mortality, and development in many lower- and middle-income countries. They were primarily funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), reports Our World in Data  (OWID). The DHS brought crucial data f»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

BRICS nations ditch dollar for gold in global finance power grab

BRICS countries led by Russia and China appear to be mounting a direct challenge to US dollar dominance by rapidly accumulating gold reserves and building an independent trading infrastructure, transforming the so-called "archaic" metal into the cornerstone of a new multipolar financial system»»»

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BNE 5h

Can Eritrea’s mining sector flourish under autocratic rule?

Eritrea – known as Africa's North Korea – is attracting considerable Chinese interest in its vast mineral resources despite the regime's autocratic nature. Eritrea, situated in the Horn of Africa, has diverse mineral »»»

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BNE 5h

West Africa’s BRVM market cap hits record $21.2bn driven by telecoms, banks

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), which serves the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), has reached a record market capitalisation, reflecting rising investor activity and improving confidence in the region’s capital markets. »»»

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BNE 5h

West Africa’s BRVM market cap hits record $21.2bn driven by telecoms, banks

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), which serves the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), has reached a record market capitalisation, reflecting rising investor activity and improving confidence in the region’s capital markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

West Africa’s BRVM market cap hits record $21.2bn driven by telecoms, banks

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), which serves the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), has reached a record market capitalisation, reflecting rising investor activity and improving confidence in the region’s capital markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

West Africa’s BRVM market cap hits record $21.2bn driven by telecoms, banks

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), which serves the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), has reached a record market capitalisation, reflecting rising investor activity and improving confidence in the region’s capital markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

West Africa’s BRVM market cap hits record $21.2bn driven by telecoms, banks

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), which serves the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), has reached a record market capitalisation, reflecting rising investor activity and improving confidence in the region’s capital markets. »»»

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