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Regional Powers Rethink Libya
Ankara's new 'One Libya' policy includes direct talks with Haftar's camp, while Cairo reopens channels with Tripoli, signaling a shift from proxy rivalry to pragmatic engagement.
Politics · International Relations
Kazakhstan’s New Parliament: The Qurultai
Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially registered 145 deputies of the Qurultay, the country’s new unicameral parliament, with their parliamentary mandates taking effect, today, on August 27.
Politics · National Politics
Putin’s Long Rule Faces a New Test
Yabloko's exclusion from the ballot highlights how the war has narrowed legal opposition, leaving only Kremlin-approved parties in the vote.
Politics · International Relations
Wars Reshape Global Trade
Global merchandise trade grew 3.2% in early 2026, but Middle East shipping disruptions and Black Sea grain shocks are expected to hit harder in coming data.
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China and U.S. Compete to Reinvent Agriculture
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Zero Waste Becomes a Global Policy
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Climate Powers Choose Different Paths
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Pakistan Invests in Nuclear Fuel Security
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China Builds Power Beyond Its Borders
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Who Could Lead a Future Turkic Union?
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Kazakhstan’s New Parliament: The Qurultai
Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially registered 145 deputies of the Qurultay, the country’s new unicameral parliament, with their parliamentary mandates taking effect, today, on August 27.
Politics · International Relations
Regional Powers Rethink Libya
Ankara's new 'One Libya' policy includes direct talks with Haftar's camp, while Cairo reopens channels with Tripoli, signaling a shift from proxy rivalry to pragmatic engagement.
Politics · National Politics
Putin’s Long Rule Faces a New Test
Yabloko's exclusion from the ballot highlights how the war has narrowed legal opposition, leaving only Kremlin-approved parties in the vote.
Politics · International Relations
Wars Reshape Global Trade
Global merchandise trade grew 3.2% in early 2026, but Middle East shipping disruptions and Black Sea grain shocks are expected to hit harder in coming data.
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Economy · Global Economy
World Cup Boosts U.S. Local Economies
Bank of America data shows card spending in host cities rose 5% year-on-year, with visitor spending up over 17%.
Economy · Global Economy
Global Companies Are Shaping Economic Policy
A record 229 investment-policy measures were adopted by governments in 2025, with incentives increasingly focused on strategic sectors like semiconductors and AI.
Economy · Global Economy
North America’s Trade War Deepens
The collapse of negotiations came after Washington introduced new conditions that Ottawa deemed unacceptable, suspending talks indefinitely.
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Hormuz Corridor Offers a Diplomatic Opening
The proposed corridor would be jointly managed by Iran and Oman, with technical talks to follow on traffic management and mine clearance.
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Kazakhstan: The World’s Most Underrated Travel Destination
When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
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.