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World

Lebanon’s central bank bans interactions with Hezbollah’s financial arm

Lebanon’s central bank has issued a directive prohibiting all licensed financial institutions from engaging in any direct or indirect transactions with Al-Qard Al-Hassan,...

World

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament passes controversial bill increasing state control over media outlets, raising concerns about press freedom

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has passed a contentious bill that significantly increases state control over media outlets, raising serious concerns about press freedom in the...

Economy

Kazakhstan’s crude oil production in 2025 surged by 7.5%

Kazakhstan’s crude oil production experienced a significant surge, increasing by 7.5% from May to reach 1.88 million barrels per day (bpd). This output...

World

Kenya’s President William Ruto orders police to shoot protesters in the leg to prevent property destruction during ongoing anti-government demonstration

Kenya’s President William Ruto has directed police to shoot protesters in the legs to prevent property destruction during ongoing anti-government demonstrations. This directive...

Sport

Stefano Pioli returns to Fiorentina as head coach on a three-year deal, marking his second stint with the club

Stefano Pioli has been reappointed as Fiorentina’s head coach on a three-year contract, marking his return to the club after previously managing them...

Metro

Exxon Mobil led consortium returns 2,534 square kilometers of Stabroek Block to Guyanese government

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), along with its partners Hess and CNOOC, has officially relinquished 2,534 square kilometers—approximately 9%—of the Stabroek Block to the...

Sport

Theo Hernandez completes €50 million transfer from AC Milan to Al-Hilal

Theo Hernandez, the 27-year-old French left-back, has completed his transfer from AC Milan to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal on a three-year contract,...

Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions and impacting global markets

President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by announcing a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. This move intensifies...

World

Finland and Lithuania plan to produce anti-personnel landmines, marking a significant shift as they withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Convention banning these weapons

In a significant shift in European defense policy, Finland and Lithuania have announced plans to produce anti-personnel landmines, marking their withdrawal from the...

Politics

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema seeks U.S. investment to process mineral resources domestically

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has actively sought to attract foreign investment to bolster the nation’s economic development, particularly in the processing of...