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View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and Russia expand business ties with more than $6 billion in joint projects

Uzbekistan and Russia have a portfolio of more than 200 joint projects worth almost $6 billion, as the two countries continue to expand regional and business ties. The projects were discussed during the third meeting of the Council of Regions of Russia and Uzbekistan, held in Fergana, Uzbekistan.

Leeches: The ancient remedy Azerbaijan hopes to take global

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Leech Export

Leeches: The ancient remedy Azerbaijan hopes to take global

In the marshlands of Malluba in southern Azerbaijan, Kamil Mammadov follows a routine that has been passed down through generations. His family has worked with medicinal leeches for centuries, harvesting and breeding a species known as Hirudo orientalis, or the Caucasian medicinal leech.

Investment event in Azerbaijan attracts new investment and deals

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Business

Investment event in Azerbaijan attracts new investment and deals

Baku is hosting the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2026) and it’s attracting more interest this year, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister told AnewZ. “The agenda is very impressive. More guests, more interest,” he said.

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Dangote Refinery IPO

Dangote refinery IPO: Retail investors buy in, but is it overpriced?

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched Africa's biggest-ever share sale on Monday, opening the oil refinery that has remade the country's fuel market to public ownership for the first time.

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen approves major overhaul as 100,000 jobs face cuts

Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved a major overhaul aimed at cutting 100,000 jobs by 2030 as the German carmaker battles weaker sales, falling profits and intensifying global competition.

Tim Cook hands the reins of Apple to John Ternus after 15 years as CEO

Apple is entering a new era as Tim Cook steps down as chief executive after 15 years at the helm, handing the technology giant's leadership to longtime executive John Ternus.

End of an Era: Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

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Warren Buffet Hands Over

End of an Era: Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of one of the most influential leadership tenures in corporate history and completing a succession process that has been years in the making.

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan gets credit rating boost as economy strengthens

Kazakhstan has received a fresh vote of confidence in its economy after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s credit rating, citing stronger public finances, solid reserves and steady economic growth.

Chinese Premier Urges U.S. Firms to Deepen China Investment, Pledges to Address Concerns

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U.S.-China Business

Chinese Premier Urges U.S. Firms to Deepen China Investment, Pledges to Address Concerns

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on American companies to expand their presence in China and pledged that Beijing would address their "reasonable concerns," as China looks to stabilise trade ties with Washington ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the U.S. later this month

CIS summit 2026: Countries agree to conduct population censuses around 2030

Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.

Why is Israel closing Britain’s Jerusalem consulate?

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Explainer

Why is Israel closing Britain’s Jerusalem consulate?

Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.

Nobel Peace Prize: How the award works and who could win

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Explainer

Nobel Peace Prize: How the award works and who could win

The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 will be announced on Friday, 9 October, bringing one of the world's most closely watched awards back into focus.

Navi Pillay: South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Nobel prize

Navi Pillay: South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.

Trump imposes ICC sanctions as former court judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

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U.S. vs ICC

Trump imposes ICC sanctions as former court judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.