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World Business | InMerge Baku spotlights vision, tech & investment
In this edition of World Business, we bring you exclusive coverage from InMerge 2025 in Baku, the region’s flagship innovation and investment summit.
World Business | London's investment ambitions under spotlight
In this edition of World Business, we explore London’s global investment strategy with Jace Tyrell, CEO of Opportunity London.
World Business| AI investing, identity tech & the future of finance
In this week’s World Business, we explore the intersection of AI, finance, and cutting-edge consumer technology.
Banking on Baku: Inside ADB’s Billion-Dollar Vision
In this World Business Special, Guy Shone sits down with the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Azerbaijan to unpack what’s next for one of the region’s most pivotal development partnerships.
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World Business | Markets stumble, tariffs rise & gen Z’s climate vision
Tonight’s World Business Special takes a two-part look at the forces shaping our global economy and our shared future.
World Business | Kazakhstan's KazFood products powers the biofuel revolution
In this World Business Special, we visit Kazakhstan — home to Bio Operations, Central Asia’s only deep-grain processing plant producing bioethanol and sustainable fuels.
World Business | AI disinformation becomes profitable global industry
This week on World Business, we examine how artificial intelligence is transforming deception into a profitable global industry. As AI-driven disinformation spreads across markets and media, experts warn that innovation, public trust, and even democracy itself are at risk.
Islam and the Uneasy Soul of Europe | Dialogue of Civilisations
Prejudice has evolved—no longer shouted, but systemised. As Islamophobia rises, voices call for unity, compassion, and dialogue. The world belongs to all of us. Peace must be our shared purpose.
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Qarabağ and Chelsea level at 2–2 in Baku
The Champions League match between Qarabağ FK and Chelsea has finished 2–2 at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku.
Brussels Airport reopens after drone sightings
Brussels airport, Belgium's busiest, reopened on Wednesday morning after drone sightings during the previous night had resulted in it being temporarily closed, although some flights remained disrupted, its website said.
Israel’s ex-military lawyer arrested over leak of prison abuse video
Israel’s top military legal officer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned last week, has been arrested over the leak of a video showing soldiers brutally assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman military prison.
Russia remains in contact with Venezuela over Caribbean tensions, Kremlin says
Russia remains in constant contact with Venezuela over tensions in the Caribbean, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Xi Jinping seeks closer China-Russia investment ties amid Western sanctions
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to boost mutual investment and deepen economic cooperation with Russia, as Moscow faces growing Western sanctions and trade pressure.
When Civilisations Speak: Between Contest and Concord
Explore the concept of "Civilizational Dialogue" with Orkhan Amashov and Khalid Fathalrahman (Head of ICESCO's Center of Civilizational Dialogue). They discuss how dialogue between cultures can be a "peaceful competition" that enriches our shared human experience and fosters concord.
Newshour | Madagascar in Crisis: Youth Revolt Takes Hold
Madagascar is facing its most severe political crisis in over a decade as President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country following weeks of protests over water shortages, blackouts, and corruption.
Newshour | Trump Addresses Knesset Amid Ceasefire & Protests
Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president in decades to address the Knesset, as a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect.
Newshour | Putin’s Public Apology Stuns CIS Summit in Dushanbe
At the CIS Summit in Dushanbe, an unexpected moment between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev changed the tone of the entire event.
Newshour | From Routine to Crisis: U.S. Shutdown Deepens
Nine days into the U.S. government shutdown, what began as routine political brinkmanship has become a national crisis.
Newshour | Starmer’s Indian mission: Britain bets big on Delhi deal
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has landed in Mumbai, turning diplomacy into delivery.
Newshour Special | Baku Climate Week drives action across sectors
Baku has just hosted its second Climate Action Week — five days of discussions on how to turn pledges into practice.
Newshour | Japan's Iron Lady? Sanae Takaichi takes the helm
Japan has entered a historic new phase. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, putting her on course to become the nation’s first female prime minister.
Newshour | France paralysed as unions strike & new movement rises
France has been brought to a standstill as unions staged nationwide strikes and the Bloquons Tout movement — translated as “Block Everything” — added a new disruptive edge. Schools closed, metros halted, and more than 250 protests took place across the country.
Newshour | Trump & Xi Clash Over TikTok: Deadlines, Deals & Drama in Madrid
In Madrid, Washington and Beijing are back at the negotiating table — and the stakes could not be higher. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are navigating a minefield of issues, from stalled tariff talks to Boeing aircraft sales, soybean exports, and rare earth minerals.
Newshour | Trump's UK state visit: protests, pageantry & pomp
U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Britain for his second state visit, greeted with royal pageantry and political tension. The three-day visit includes a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle by King Charles III, a state banquet, and talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.