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Minerals for security: can the US break China’s grip on the DRC?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is offering the United States significant mining rights in exchange for military support.

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Hungarian parliament passes controversial constitutional overhaul, reinforcing conservative agenda

Parliament has passed the 15th amendment to the country's constitution, enshrining a string of hardline conservative provisions seen as further alienating Hungary from Western liberal norms.

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China accuses US of sophisticated cyberattacks, outs alleged NSA agents

Police in Harbin have also placed three individuals on a wanted list, alleging their affiliation with the NSA. They are said to have repeatedly attacked China’s critical information infrastructure, including cyber operations directed at Huawei.

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Southeast Asia welcomes water festivals, but Myanmar’s celebrations damped by earthquake aftermath

Countries across Southeast Asia kicked off annual water festival celebrations on April 13, but in Myanmar, the holiday spirit was muted as the country continues to recover from a powerful earthquake that struck late last month

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India eyes deeper trade ties with trusted economies

India is poised to significantly reshape the global trade landscape by expanding partnerships with trusted allies such as the US, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit in New Delhi

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Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's debts to World Bank

Saudi Arabia is preparing to settle Syria's outstanding debts to the World Bank, according to insider sources speaking with American news agencies.

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Farm to front line: Ukraine's wartime agriculture sector

Despite the twin pressures of war and drought, Ukraine’s agricultural sector continues to be a driving force behind the country’s economy, with experts confident of continued growth and investment.

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Ecuador's Noboa secures presidential win with 55.95% of vote

Ecuador's Daniel Noboa has retained the presidency by winning the April 13 run-off election with 55.95% of the vote as per the National Electoral Council (CNE), with 92% of ballots counted.

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ASIA BLOG: Is China preparing to poke the paper tiger in the White House?

The US intimidates certain countries. But America is just a paper tiger. Don’t believe its bluff. One poke and it’ll burst!

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Western Balkans countries struggle to reverse demographic decline

EBRD seeks to sell Moldova's strategic Giurgiulesti port amid legal dispute

Major countries okay climate tax for shipping

Western Balkans countries struggle to reverse demographic decline

Governments turn to short-term fixes and immigration push to tackle deepening demographic crisis but shy away from deeper reforms, says OSW report.

EBRD seeks to sell Moldova's strategic Giurgiulesti port amid legal dispute

The sale of Moldova’s main sea-to-river port will not be straightforward as many conflicting interests are at stake.

Major countries okay climate tax for shipping

In a historic move aimed at curbing the climate impact of global maritime transport, the International Maritime Organisation has secured agreement on a sweeping new framework to slash greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

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US energy envoy urges Europe to lock in long-term LNG deals with American suppliers at Budapest LNG summit

The United States is ramping up diplomatic efforts to expand its liquefied natural gas exports to Europe, with a clear objective of regaining energy dominance on the global stage.

Pakistan’s monthly remittances cross $4bn for the first time in March

In March 2025, workers’ remittance inflow to Pakistan was recorded at $4.1bn, reflecting a growth of 37.4% year-on-year, the State Bank of Pakistan said.

Thailand's Maha Songkran World Water Festival draws over 558,000 visitors, generates THB1.7bn in three days

Held at Bangkok’s historic Sanam Luang from April 11 to 15, the event attracted 523,456 Thai nationals and 34,559 foreign tourists between April 11 and 13.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon denies insurrection charges in first court appearance

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol firmly denied allegations of inciting insurrection during his first criminal trial on April 14.

Russia’s birth rate falls to 200-year low

Russia's birth rate has fallen to its lowest level since the late 18th century, intensifying a long-standing demographic crisis with significant economic, social and geopolitical consequences.

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Tech startups in Turkey raise $58mn in worst quarter since 2023

Figures make Turkish sector "second league".

Russia's IT sector fears re-entry of Western competitors

As discussions intensify around the possible return of Western companies to Russia, the domestic IT industry is increasingly concerned that renewed competition from foreign firms could deal a serious low to local tech players.

Durana tech park launches in Albanian capital

PM Edi Rama hopes new tech park to ultimately bring €0.5bn in budget revenues by backing Albanian tech talent.

TikTok reports intense fraudulent activity related to elections in Romania

Video sharing network reveals the scale of online manipulation around Romania's cancelled 2024 presidential election, with nearly 100,000 fake accounts blocked.

Tether breaks record, surpasses dollar in Tehran crypto market

Tether cryptocurrency has reached a new record high of IRR 1.04mn, surpassing Ferdowsi Street's hard dollar exchange rate on March 30 as people dump the rial further weakening the national currency.

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COMMENT: Could the US strike a deal to restart Nord Stream gas pipeline?

US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to do business with Russia and tap into its vast raw material resources. But restarting the Nord Stream gas pipeline is the only US-Russian business project that looks viable.

ING: Is sell America Inc. now a thing?

US Treasuries are not behaving as a safe haven. They have cheapened versus the risk free rate, in a significant manner. The 3yr auction was a mess. There is now heightened nervousness ahead of the 10yr auction. Is 'sell America' a thing now?

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: The sheer comedy that is Turkey's opposition

Erdogan's trolls must have been splitting their sides as CHP leader got himself re-elected unopposed.

Picula: Serbia will not enter EU while it sits on four chairs

Serbia's long path to EU membership remains uncertain under its current leadership, which “sits in four chairs”, according to the European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula.

COMMENT: Trump’s secondary sanctions on Russian oil are a lose-lose proposition – Carnegie

“Just as certain classes of medication are sometimes in vogue and prescribed to help with all kinds of ailments, it seems that US President Donald Trump and his team have stumbled upon a magical remedy for all the world’s problems: tariffs.”

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Russia’s inflation still above 10% in March

Russia's consumer prices rose by 0.65% month on month and 10.3% year on year in March, according to the latest RosStat statistics agency data. (chart)

Fertility rate crashes to critical levels in Turkey

President Erdogan has warned problem could reach “irreparable proportions”.

Foreign investors still selling Turkish papers

FX firepower Erdogan regime has at its disposal declines further, but is still a substantial distance from hitting previous lows.

Romania’s public debt takes a break and stays flat in January at 54.8% of GDP

Romania’s rapidly rising public debt (chart) remained steady through January, ending the month at RON964.4bn (€193.8bn), or 46.8% of GDP, according to data published by the Finance Ministry.

Romania’s trade deficit expands 32% in February as exports falter and imports surge

Romania’s foreign trade (chart) deficit widened by 32% year on year in February 2025, reaching €2.74bn, as export volumes declined and imports continued to rise, according to figures published by the National Institute of Statistics.

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Indonesia’s new laws spark fears of media suppression

Following mass protests over Indonesia’s recently passed Military Law, fresh concerns are emerging about the state of media freedom - with a particular point of concern a clause prohibiting the exclusive airing of investigative journalism.

Asian giants thrive in Russia despite sanctions

Maintaining a complex balance between profit, geopolitical alignment and risk management, the presence of Asian nations in Russia reveals a divergence between Western corporate exodus and Eastern mercantile strategy.

Syrian Alawites find refuge in Russia’s Perm

Russian officials have confirmed a steady flow of Syrian refugees that have begun settling in the Perm region of the country as sectarian attacks continue to target religious minorities, including Alawites.

Kremlin sets the conditions for foreign companies to return to Russian market

Thanks to the tangible thaw in US-Russian relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to work out the conditions for firms to return. The list is ready, The Bell reported on April 10.

US tariff pause offers breathing room for Indian exports

Even as the world reacts to a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, the impact of possible future US tariffs on Indian exports varies significantly across sectors.

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BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s moment to make a push for EU accession

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ASIA BLOG: China suddenly recognises need for community, in a region Beijing has long polarised

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ISTANBUL BLOG: Episode 12 in which Trump tells Bibi he can leave Turkey to him

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BALKAN BLOG: Putin’s ally pushes Bosnia to the verge of war

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ISTANBUL BLOG: Macron calls Erdogan to wish Eid Mubarak to Islamic world

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The United States is ramping up diplomatic efforts to expand its liquefied natural gas exports to Europe, with a clear objective of regaining energy dominance on the global stage.

In March 2025, workers’ remittance inflow to Pakistan was recorded at $4.1bn, reflecting a growth of 37.4% year-on-year, the State Bank of Pakistan said.

Held at Bangkok’s historic Sanam Luang from April 11 to 15, the event attracted 523,456 Thai nationals and 34,559 foreign tourists between April 11 and 13.

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol firmly denied allegations of inciting insurrection during his first criminal trial on April 14.

Russia's birth rate has fallen to its lowest level since the late 18th century, intensifying a long-standing demographic crisis with significant economic, social and geopolitical consequences.

Tech

Figures make Turkish sector "second league".

As discussions intensify around the possible return of Western companies to Russia, the domestic IT industry is increasingly concerned that renewed competition from foreign firms could deal a serious low to local tech players.

PM Edi Rama hopes new tech park to ultimately bring €0.5bn in budget revenues by backing Albanian tech talent.

Video sharing network reveals the scale of online manipulation around Romania's cancelled 2024 presidential election, with nearly 100,000 fake accounts blocked.

Tether cryptocurrency has reached a new record high of IRR 1.04mn, surpassing Ferdowsi Street's hard dollar exchange rate on March 30 as people dump the rial further weakening the national currency.

Opinion

US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to do business with Russia and tap into its vast raw material resources. But restarting the Nord Stream gas pipeline is the only US-Russian business project that looks viable.

US Treasuries are not behaving as a safe haven. They have cheapened versus the risk free rate, in a significant manner. The 3yr auction was a mess. There is now heightened nervousness ahead of the 10yr auction. Is 'sell America' a thing now?

Erdogan's trolls must have been splitting their sides as CHP leader got himself re-elected unopposed.

Serbia's long path to EU membership remains uncertain under its current leadership, which “sits in four chairs”, according to the European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula.

“Just as certain classes of medication are sometimes in vogue and prescribed to help with all kinds of ailments, it seems that US President Donald Trump and his team have stumbled upon a magical remedy for all the world’s problems: tariffs.”

Data

Russia's consumer prices rose by 0.65% month on month and 10.3% year on year in March, according to the latest RosStat statistics agency data. (chart)

President Erdogan has warned problem could reach “irreparable proportions”.

FX firepower Erdogan regime has at its disposal declines further, but is still a substantial distance from hitting previous lows.

Romania’s rapidly rising public debt (chart) remained steady through January, ending the month at RON964.4bn (€193.8bn), or 46.8% of GDP, according to data published by the Finance Ministry.

Romania’s foreign trade (chart) deficit widened by 32% year on year in February 2025, reaching €2.74bn, as export volumes declined and imports continued to rise, according to figures published by the National Institute of Statistics.

Features

Following mass protests over Indonesia’s recently passed Military Law, fresh concerns are emerging about the state of media freedom - with a particular point of concern a clause prohibiting the exclusive airing of investigative journalism.

Maintaining a complex balance between profit, geopolitical alignment and risk management, the presence of Asian nations in Russia reveals a divergence between Western corporate exodus and Eastern mercantile strategy.

Russian officials have confirmed a steady flow of Syrian refugees that have begun settling in the Perm region of the country as sectarian attacks continue to target religious minorities, including Alawites.

Thanks to the tangible thaw in US-Russian relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to work out the conditions for firms to return. The list is ready, The Bell reported on April 10.

Even as the world reacts to a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, the impact of possible future US tariffs on Indian exports varies significantly across sectors.

Blogs

Albania has a realistic chance of joining the EU by the end of this decade.

President Xi made no mention of long-standing territorial issues with China’s closest neighbours including Japan, South Korea and the self-governing country long claimed as an integral part of China by Beijing: Taiwan.

Israel’s PM arrives at White House having just bombed into ground Syrian military air base Turkish president Erdogan wanted to take over.

The international community will have to step up to prevent new clashes in Bosnia.

Days earlier, French leader took aim at Turkish government for carrying out "systematic attacks" on freedoms. And referred to some mysterious "democratic path".

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Biomyc is developing bio-produced materials to produce plastics in car interiors.

Nuclear energy cooperation also in play.

World Bank’s financing role facing scrutiny.

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport on April 10 inaugurated the Rama VII Smart Pier, a solar-powered facility aimed at advancing sustainable water transport along the Chao Phraya River.

Forget the damage US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” will do to the international trade system or slowing global growth. The real threat to global economic activity is his decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

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