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Montenegro probes suspected plot to assassinate President Milatovic
Security stepped up after secret service reveals plot allegedly organised by an ex-army officer from an unnamed neighbouring country.
Russian consulate that was closed for espionage continues to work secretly in Bulgaria's Varna
Consulate revealed to still be working secretly at the premises of the pro-Russian Bulgarian Socialist Party.
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US court overturns $1.68bn judgment against Iran's central bank
A US appeals court has reversed a $1.68bn judgment against the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), in a case brought by families of US service members killed in the 1983 Beirut Marine barracks bombing.
Azerbaijan’s president blasts Western "hypocrisy" in combative COP29 speeches
Ilham Aliyev lashes out at France and other Western countries after criticism of COP29 host Azerbaijan over environmental and human rights record.
Budapest to hold referendum on hosting 2036 Olympics Games
Opposition parties accuse Mayor Gergely Karacsony of reneging on his promise to oppose the games.
Slovak gas distributor SPP concludes pilot deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
SPP is looking at options to replace Russian gas brought by pipeline across Ukraine.
Erdogan says Turkey and Elon Musk could work together on tech
Turkish president hopes to capitalise on his relationship with rising star of the second Trump administration.
Russia sends threatening text messages to draft dodgers
Moscow’s military enlistment offices have begun issuing notifications to conscripts warning of potential travel restrictions and other penalties for failing to report for mandatory service.
Seven arrested in Kyrgyzstan accused of plot to foment "drunken" riots and topple government
Authorities claim alleged conspirators stockpiled thousand bottles of vodka.
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Iran on path to FATF compliance amid challenges, minister confirms
Iranian Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati expressed optimism about advancing Iran’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) during a meeting with reporters on November 13.
CEC rejects Georgian opposition request to annul parliamentary mandates
Unity-UNM and Coalition for Change asked to renounce their MP mandates, saying "rigged" election means they do not consider the parliament legitimate.
PPF mulling bid for United Group's telecom assets in Southeastern Europe
United Group’s telecoms assets in southeastern Europe have been put up for a potential sale.
Russia to launch Trump Vodka
A St. Petersburg-based technology company, RAU IT, has filed a trademark application in Russia for a new vodka brand named “Trumpovka” in honour of re-elected US President Donald Trump.
Russia, Turkey and Iran condemn Israel's actions in Syria
Russia, Turkey and Iran have adopted a joint statement on Syria at the Astana format meeting, condemning Israeli military actions in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank.
Pakistan could quit TAPI as India now “extremely lukewarm” on gas pipeline project, says report
Demise of investment would deal major blow to Turkmenistan, which badly needs to diversify its gas exports.
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Iran's Pezeshkian signals openness to managed US engagement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated a pragmatic approach to international relations, including potential engagement with the United States.
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Classified Israeli documents leak may be linked to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suspected of being involved in a recent leak of classified intelligence leak, new information coming to light suggests.
Elon Musk wants Italian judges who blocked migrant deal with Albania sacked
After supporting Trump’s re-election campaign, world’s richest man weighs in on debate over controversial deal to host migrants in Albania.
Moldovan minister of infrastructure resigns ahead of reshuffle
Close ally of President Maia Sandu steps down as president prepares to reshuffle cabinet after narrow election victory.
Poland’s Tusk moots diplomatic offensive before Trump’s presidency
Poland’s key concern is Trump following through on his pledge to try to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which Warsaw is worried means forcing Ukraine to concede territories lost to Russia by cutting short military aid to Kyiv.