Türkiye will host COP31 in Antalya in November 2026, the first time the UN climate summit has been held in the country. Emine Erdoğan, chair of the UN's zero-waste advisory board, frames the hosting as recognition of Türkiye's circular economy push.
Spain and France refused overflight rights for U.S. warplanes during the Iran campaign, while central banks bought gold at rates unseen since the 1960s as oil producers dumped Treasuries.
The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September 2026 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” The event brings together tourism authorities, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, technology companies, investors and policymakers from across the Middle East and beyond.
More than a major tourism trade show, ATM 2026 serves as a platform for governments and international organisations to discuss resilience, cooperation and the future of mobility in the face of geopolitical, technological and environmental challenges.
Russia's Geran-5 drone and Banderol cruise missile rely on Chinese-made jet engines, navigation computers and communications electronics, and each could cost around $100,000 — a fraction of the $2 million-plus price tag on comparable Western missiles.
Digital platforms handled 86 percent of online retail sales, led by Kaspi.kz, Ozon, Wildberries, Halyk Market and Forte Market, concentrating the market among a handful of players.
The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.
The places where people live may influence more than their physical health. Growing research in environmental psychology suggests that access to green spaces can also be associated with psychological well-being. New European evidence is examining how parks, vegetation and greener neighbourhoods shape people's everyday experiences of stress, connection and quality of life.
Work is more than a source of income. It can provide structure, social connection, purpose and a sense of belonging, but workplace conditions can also create significant psychological pressure. New European research is placing greater emphasis on how workload, communication, job insecurity and organisational culture shape employees' mental well-being.
Social media has become a central part of young people's everyday lives, but its relationship with happiness is more complicated than a simple question of screen time. New European and international research suggests that the effects of social media depend on how young people use these platforms, their social environment and the type of engagement they experience online.
Loneliness is increasingly being understood not simply as a private emotional experience, but as a broader psychological and social issue. New European research shows that younger generations are particularly vulnerable, while changes in social life, digital communication, work patterns and community structures are reshaping how people experience connection.
In the heart of Brussels, where history, gastronomy and international exchange meet, Cemil Soysal has built far more than a successful hospitality business. Through his leadership of Brasserie Ommegang, he has become a committed ambassador for the city, promoting its culture, supporting its economy and bringing people together around the traditions that make Brussels unique.
Brussels, September 2026 — When the Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union gathered diplomats, journalists and academics under the round felt roof of a traditional yurt for the latest edition of the Shanyraq Dialogues, the symbolism was deliberate.
From Astana to Nairobi, from Almaty to Johannesburg, a quiet wave of new embassies, state visits and investment agreements is redrawing the map of South–South cooperation.
A long-term UK study suggests that persistent financial adversity during adulthood is associated with poorer cognitive performance in midlife and signs of later brain ageing.
European researchers argue that anhedonia should no longer be understood as a single dopamine-related problem, calling for a more multidimensional approach to reward and motivation.
A large international study led by researchers in Denmark found that psychiatrists agreed on the same diagnosis in only about 55% of cases, raising questions about psychiatric classification.
New research from the University of Southampton suggests that irregular sleep schedules between weekdays and weekends may be associated with higher anxiety levels among adolescents.
For years Azerbaijan's role in Europe was measured in gas volumes; the Niš investment marks a shift to owning the infrastructure that produces electricity and heat for European households.
Psychological uncertainty can influence emotions, decision-making and behavior. New research shows that uncertainty is not always harmful and may also support curiosity, attention and learning.
Republicans are putting Donald Trump at the center of their 2026 midterm strategy as the party gathers in Dallas for its first-ever national midterm convention, even as concerns grow over Trump's approval ratings and the risks of tying candidates too closely to his presidency.
The far-right Alternative for Germany has achieved a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and deepening Germany's debate over immigration, the economy and the country's political direction.
The United Kingdom, France, Canada and nine other countries are moving toward trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a new stage in international pressure over settlement expansion and settler violence
The United States and Iran have launched their largest wave of retaliatory attacks on shipping since the conflict began, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel.
