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Serbia lifts 35-year ban on nuclear power
Major shift in Serbia's energy strategy as it confronts rising demand and aims to align with European Union standards.
Georgian Dream names anti-Western ex-footballer as presidential candidate
Kavelashvili is among the loudest critics of the West in the Georgian parliament.
Bolivia signs $1bn deal with China’s CBC for lithium development
Bolivia has announced a $1bn agreement with China’s CBC, a subsidiary of battery giant CATL, to establish two lithium carbonate plants in the Uyuni salt flats.
Colombian mercenaries trapped in Sudan’s conflict
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has revealed a troubling connection to Colombia, with over 300 former Colombian soldiers reportedly involved in the war as mercenaries.
US Vista shareholders approve sale of Kinetic to Czechoslovak Group
CSG says with Kinetic it will become the largest producer of small calibre ammunition in the world.
Hungary becomes top destination for Chinese investments in Europe
Last year, 44% of all Chinese investments in Europe flowed into Hungary.
China dismisses Trump's tariff threat, warns of 'no winners' in trade war
China has responded defiantly to US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports, accusing him of using the fentanyl crisis as a pretext for trade escalation
Security personnel dead as Imran Khan’s supporters breach Islamabad lockdown
Several members of Pakistan's security forces have reportedly been killed as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan breached a police lockdown to enter Islamabad
Zaluzhnyi leads Ukrainian presidential poll
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has emerged as the frontrunner by a wide margin in potential scenarios for Ukraine’s next presidential election, according to a new poll.
Albanian police use tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters
Protests are part of a broader campaign of civil disobedience against Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has been in power since 2013.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces Lebanese ceasefire agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on the evening of November 26, confirming that he will present a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon to his cabinet for approval that went into effect at 04:00 on November 27.
Trump’s tariff plan: A bold move or a risky gamble?
US president-elect Donald Trump promises to shake up global trade with heavy tariffs: 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, plus 10% on Chinese products in addition to existent levies.
Alisher Usmanov’s wealth shrinks by $7.29bn on falling markets
The Uzbek-born Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has seen his wealth drop by $7.29bn in 2023, according to Bloomberg’s billionaires Index. As of November 24, his net worth stood at $13.8bn.
Pro-Russian candidate Georgescu to face USR leader Lasconi in Romanian presidential election runoff
Mainstream politicians are expected to unite behind Elena Lasconi to keep far right independent candidate Calin Georgescu out of the presidency.
Trump’s defence pick asked, “Why is Islamist Turkey a member of Nato?”
Evangelical Pete Hegseth, who has crusader tattoo, also wrote Western military bloc “is not an alliance; it’s a defense arrangement for Europe, paid for and underwritten by the United States”.
Hungary's bid to advance Serbia's EU accession stalls
Hungary is a steadfast supporter of Serbia’s EU aspirations but failed to secure backing for a proposal to open Cluster 3 of Serbia's accession talks.
New Georgian parliament convenes despite fierce street protests
Opposition leader accuses Georgian Dream of "trampling on the constitution" as parliament starts its inaugural session.
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UAE arrests three Uzbeks in Rabbi Kogan murder
The United Arab Emirates has published photographs of three Uzbek nationals arrested in connection with the murder of Rabbi Zvi Hakohen Kogan.
Azerbaijani diplomat detained with 70kg of gold in Turkey
Incident sparked a major investigation, with initial findings suggesting a smuggling operation that involved exploiting diplomatic immunity to bypass border inspections
Mexico devises strategy to shield exports from US tariffs under Trump
Mexico is taking decisive steps to protect its trade interests with the United States amid growing concerns over potential tariffs on its exports under the incoming Trump administration.