22:24 CET
View from Afghanistan
Iran approves East-West transport corridor centred on Afghan railway
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21:26 CET
View from Georgia
Georgia begins dredging works for Anaklia Deepwater Port
Georgia has officially begun dredging works for the long-awaited Anaklia Deepwater Port after the arrival of the first dredging vessel, marking a sign...
20:13 CET
View from Iran
Iran says U.S. talks on Hormuz remain on hold as Oman discussions continue
Iran said on Monday (3 August) it is not negotiating with the U.S. over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying current talks with Oman are focused sol...
18:32 CET
Hungary
Hungary delays full nuclear plant shutdown by reducing capacity
Hungary’s Paks nuclear power plant may continue operating at reduced capacity until Tuesday, temporarily easing pressure on the country’s electric...
18:13 CET
View from Pakistan
Pakistan, Uzbekistan deepen digital customs partnership to speed regional trade
Pakistan and Uzbekistan are stepping up efforts to streamline trade between South and Central Asia through a new customs partnership focused on digita...
18:04 CET
France wildfires
France’s record wildfires expose climate risks and political fault lines
France’s worst wildfire season since 1949 is stretching emergency services, raising questions about the country’s preparedness and increasing poli...
17:41 CET
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande to step back from spotlight after ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour
Ariana Grande says she will step back from public-facing work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends next month, marking a temporary pause in one of pop...
17:36 CET
Pakistan bombing
Suicide bombing at Pakistan police station kills 17 at pro-police rally
A suicide bomber killed at least 17 people and injured 35 others outside a police station in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday evening, officials said. ...
17:23 CET
Visa
U.S. makes visa bond programme permanent for visitors from 50 countries
The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to pay refundabl...
16:56 CET
View from Türkiye
Six arrested as Türkiye investigates dozens of wildfire arson cases
Police have arrested six people on suspicion of arson as prosecutors investigate dozens of wildfires that have broken out across Türkiye in recent da...
