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Latvia shores up its border security amid against irregular migration
Latvia launches a new effort to better the security of its border with neighboring Belarus in light of recent events.
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Political Scandals In Scandinavian Countries, About Which Little Is Known
Scandinavian transparency mechanisms, from parliamentary audits to ethics probes, swiftly hold officials accountable for even minor missteps.
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Award Certificate Presented to Muhammad Ali Pasha by Ambassador Khazar Farahdov
Muhammad Ali Pasha, an international award-winning author, received the certificate at a ceremony in Islamabad, underscoring cultural and diplomatic ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.
Politics · International Relations
Trump’s New Iran Strategy: Economic Pressure Without Immediate Escalation
Trump is shifting his Iran strategy toward economic pressure rather than immediate military escalation. As Tehran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, Washington faces a difficult choice between maintaining pressure and creating space for a broader diplomatic settlement.
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The Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Bargaining Power Meets America’s Search for an Exit
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Is the Post-American Middle East Beginning to Take Shape?
Defense · Defense Diplomacy
The Makkah Pact Is Bridging the Gulf and South Asia
Defense · Defense Policy Strategy
Makkah Defence Agreement Boosts Pakistan’s Strategic Role
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Best biab nail artist in Brussels: Glamer Treatment
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Political Scandals In Scandinavian Countries, About Which Little Is Known
Scandinavian transparency mechanisms, from parliamentary audits to ethics probes, swiftly hold officials accountable for even minor missteps.
Politics · National Politics
Latvia shores up its border security amid against irregular migration
Latvia launches a new effort to better the security of its border with neighboring Belarus in light of recent events.
Politics · International Relations
Kyrgyzstan’s Rise: From Issyk-Kul to the United Nations
Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Kyrgyzstan
Politics · International Relations
Trump’s New Iran Strategy: Economic Pressure Without Immediate Escalation
Trump is shifting his Iran strategy toward economic pressure rather than immediate military escalation. As Tehran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, Washington faces a difficult choice between maintaining pressure and creating space for a broader diplomatic settlement.
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Economy · Global Economy
Turkmenistan’s Economy Grows 6.3% in H1 2026
Turkmenistan’s economy grew by 6.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by strong oil and gas output alongside gains in construction, trade, and services. While economic stability remains solid, long-term resilience will depend on accelerating diversification beyond the energy sector.
Economy · Global Economy
Xi Jingping praises China-Kazakhstan relations after signing $13bn in deals
A set of valuable deals were signed in Shanghai.
Economy · Investment Entrepreneurship
Germany-France Rivalry Deepens
Germany and France, the EU's twin engines, are locked in intensifying rivalry over investment appeal, industrial jobs, and political vision. Foreign investment is declining, layoffs continue in autos and banking, and disputes over Ukraine and MERCOSUR are deepening the rift between Berlin and Paris.
Economy · Finance Banking
Can Azerbaijan Become an Islamic Finance Hub?
Azerbaijan is strengthening its role as a regional investment and Islamic finance hub by leveraging strategic partnerships, infrastructure, and the Middle Corridor. The Baku IsDB Forum highlighted diversification, Gulf investment potential, and sustainable economic cooperation across the region.
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Can Tourism Save Europe’s Migration Crisis?
Africa’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly and could create jobs, attract investment, and support economic growth, potentially addressing some drivers of migration. However, experts argue tourism alone cannot reduce migration, as benefits are uneven, security risks remain high, and broader economic reforms are still essential.
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
Tourism House Brussels: A New Hub for Global Tourism
The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has officially completed the first milestone of Tourism House Brussels, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between the global tourism industry and the European institutional ecosystem.
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
President João Lourenço’s speech during the Angola Invest Summit
LUANDA, ANGOLA — Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Angola hosted the Angola Investment Summit from June 17 to 19, 2026. The summit was an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, held in partnership with the Global Tourism Forum Institute (GTFI), based in Brussels and Dubai.
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The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit
The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit opened on Thursday in the Angolan capital with a level of protocol rarely seen before.