Georgia's economy has boomed on Russian oil - and, oddly enough, Togo is cashing in, too
Georgia's economy grew by eight per cent in July, and if you're wondering what's behind the surge, the answer is the same one that...
A solemn signing ceremony for the United Nations Convention on Countering Cybercrime was held on 25–26 October 2025 in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, according to Azernews.
The event brought together UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Vietnamese President Lương Cường, heads of national delegations, representatives of international organisations, and global experts.
By presidential decree, Colonel General Ali Nagiyev, Head of the State Security Service, signed the Convention on behalf of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan’s role as one of the first signatories highlights its commitment under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev to fostering international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and ensuring global cybersecurity.
The Convention seeks to strengthen legal collaboration between states, prevent the misuse of information and communication technologies, and establish mechanisms for the international exchange and handling of electronic evidence.
A total of 72 countries signed the document during the two-day event, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to build a safer and more resilient digital environment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he thinks there is a chance of a peace being reached with Ukraine. He told the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia that he believed there was "a chance of finding a solution," to the conflict.
The U.S. has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites as Tehran retaliated against U.S. positions across the region, while Iranian officials said at least five people were killed and dozens wounded at a wedding near Sirik.
The Iranian Health Ministry said at least 18 people were killed and 142 others injured in U.S. airstrikes carried out between 30 August and 2 September.
The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaia Kallas says the bloc will tighten enforcement of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. EU foreign ministers were meeting in Ireland following renewed Russian strikes on cities across Ukraine.
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Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), the company behind Georgia's Kulevi plant on the Black Sea coast, has announced that as of 23 August, the refinery is processing exclusively non-Russian oil.
Two people have been rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal, nine days after catastrophic floods devastated the country, as rescuers continue searching for survivors.
The Iranian Army has again struck at U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for U.S. attacks on southern and western parts of Iran late on Tuesday, which reportedly killed 18 people and injured more than 100 others.
Georgia's economy grew by eight per cent in July, and if you're wondering what's behind the surge, the answer is the same one that's been doing the heavy lifting all year: oil.
Russia’s Rosatom and Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants have signed a contract to build two units at the Balkhash nuclear power plant, with a combined capacity of 2.4 gigawatts.
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