Kathimerini 34m

Missing woman found shot dead on Crete

A 43-year-old mother of three missing from Sunday from her home in Crete has been found dead. Kathimerini understands that the body of Eleftheria Giakoumaki was found in the back seat of her car, which was located near the village of Agia Varvara, about 13 kilometers south of Dafnes, where she live»»»

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Kathimerini 34m

Prosecutor urges acquittals over Athens apartment explosion

A prosecutor raised serious doubts about the guilt of Nikos Romanos and two co-defendants in a 2024 apartment explosion case in Athens, urging their acquittal. Prosecutor Alexandra Pischina said fingerprint evidence on a bag was inconclusive, noting unidentified prints showed it had been reused. “T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Sheikh Joaan meets with member of State Council of China

SANYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with State Councilor of the People's Republic of China HE Shen Yiqin, in the presence of President of the Chinese Olympic Committee and Minister of Sport HE Gao Zhidan»»»

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TAP 37m

Tunisia, Algeria ink addendum to scale up financial cooperation and combat illicit financing

Tunis, April 22 (TAP) - Tunisia and Algeria signed on Wednesday an addendum to a cooperation agreement aimed at stepping up coordination and information sharing, notably in matters of combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the...»»»

BNE 40m

Japan’s JAPEX hints at profit cuts due to Middle East disruption

Japan Petroleum Exploration (JAPEX) has issued a press release warning of the impact on its business from escalating tensions in the Middle East, indicating that higher LNG procurement costs and suspended oil production are expected to weigh on earnings. »»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

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BNE 40m

Argentina's central bank sees wider room to build reserves on export and corporate inflows

Argentina's central bank (BCRA) has told foreign investors it expects greater scope to accumulate international reserves in the coming months, supported by export inflows, corporate financing and investment-related dollar supply, La Nacion reported on April 21. »»»

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BNE 40m

Dubai to host world's first AI-powered financial centre

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced plans to become the world's first financial centre fundamentally built on artificial intelligence. The centre is looking to embed the technology across its legal frameworks, regulatory environment, operational systems, infrastructure, an»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

China's Alipay launches AI Pay for autonomous agents

China's Alipay has launched an AI Pay service allowing autonomous AI agents to make purchases and complete payments on a user's behalf, Emerging Travel reported on April 21. The service enables so-called OpenClaw-type AI a»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

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. »»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 40m

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. »»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

Iran’s internet curbs cost digital economy $1bn since late February

Iran’s digital economy has suffered around $1bn in losses since February 28, the head of the blockchain commission at the country’s Computer Guild Organisation Abbas Ashtiani told IRNA on April 22, flagging daily damage of $30mn–$35mn as the Israeli–US war, continues to disrupt connectivity. »»»

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BNE 40m

Latin America oils up as Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy supply

The conflict that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for one-fifth of global crude and a significant share of gas supplies, has done more than spike oil prices. It has laid bare how dangerously concentrated energy supply had become around a single chokepoint, sending importers s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 40m

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. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 40m

Afghanistan joint chamber forms border committee with next-door Iran

The joint Afghan-Iran committees have been set up to resolve border issues and improve the movement of goods across the border, according to the Iran Chamber of Commerce press release on April 22. The initiative was announ»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

COMMENT: Why China is hedging for now in the Middle East

As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, one of the most consequential geopolitical actors has been conspicuous by its silence. China has not intervened, has not condemned, and has not chosen sides in any meaningful public way. But Beijing is not simply watching. It is calculating — and a»»»

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BNE 40m

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery to expand downstream petchem portfolio with major LAB facility

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is advancing plans to build a Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) production facility with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, marking a major expansion of its downstream petrochemicals portfolio. »»»

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BNE 40m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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BNE 40m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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BNE 40m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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BNE 40m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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BNE 40m

Developing countries must not bear climate burden alone, Central Asian leaders say

Leaders from Central Asia and neighbouring countries issued a stark warning on Wednesday that the global shift to a low-carbon economy risks deepening inequality unless it is managed fairly, with stronger support for developing countries that have contributed least to climate change but face some o»»»

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BNE 40m

Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says

Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»

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BNE 40m

Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says

Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»

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BNE 40m

Central and Eastern Europe emerges as new defence industry hub, KPMG says

Central and Eastern Europe is rapidly becoming the focal point of Europe’s defence industrial expansion, driven by rising military spending, supply chain restructuring and the war in Ukraine, according to a new KPMG report. »»»

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