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Trump returns $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs to US businesses
US businesses received a large part of refunds months after Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs.
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Can Tourism Save Europe’s Migration Crisis?
Africa’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly and could create jobs, attract investment, and support economic growth, potentially addressing some drivers of migration. However, experts argue tourism alone cannot reduce migration, as benefits are uneven, security risks remain high, and broader economic reforms are still essential.
Politics · International Relations
Ukraine suffers devastating attack as it lacks munitions to shoot down missiles
As the stockpile of anti-ballistic missiles runs dry, Ukraine became a target of a new Russian attack.
Politics · International Relations
Kazakhstan at the Crossroads: Can It Become a True Eurasian Logistics Hub?
Kazakhstan is investing in major road, rail, and port projects to strengthen the Middle Corridor and become a leading Eurasian logistics hub. Success will depend on infrastructure delivery, regional cooperation, digitalization, and overcoming environmental and geopolitical challenges by 2029.
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The Gulf Observer Joins Cultural Colors Season 5 as Official Media Partner
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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s Vision for Turkmenistan’s 35th Independence
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EU in “full solidarity” with Spain over crisis in Ceuta
General · Opinion
Matsu at Maison Delphine: Belgium’s Best Skincare & Haircare
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
Tourism House Brussels: A New Hub for Global Tourism
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Trump returns $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs to US businesses
US businesses received a large part of refunds months after Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs.
Politics · International Relations
Ukraine suffers devastating attack as it lacks munitions to shoot down missiles
As the stockpile of anti-ballistic missiles runs dry, Ukraine became a target of a new Russian attack.
Politics · International Relations
Another Step Toward an Alliance in Central Asia?
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan signed a Treaty on Allied Relations during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit, strengthening long-term cooperation. The agreement focuses on trade, transport, energy, and regional connectivity, with the goal of expanding bilateral trade to $3 billion.
Politics · International Relations
Kazakhstan at the Crossroads: Can It Become a True Eurasian Logistics Hub?
Kazakhstan is investing in major road, rail, and port projects to strengthen the Middle Corridor and become a leading Eurasian logistics hub. Success will depend on infrastructure delivery, regional cooperation, digitalization, and overcoming environmental and geopolitical challenges by 2029.
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Turkmenistan’s Economy Grows 6.3% in H1 2026
Turkmenistan’s economy grew by 6.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by strong oil and gas output alongside gains in construction, trade, and services. While economic stability remains solid, long-term resilience will depend on accelerating diversification beyond the energy sector.
Economy · Global Economy
Xi Jingping praises China-Kazakhstan relations after signing $13bn in deals
A set of valuable deals were signed in Shanghai.
Economy · Investment Entrepreneurship
Germany-France Rivalry Deepens
Germany and France, the EU's twin engines, are locked in intensifying rivalry over investment appeal, industrial jobs, and political vision. Foreign investment is declining, layoffs continue in autos and banking, and disputes over Ukraine and MERCOSUR are deepening the rift between Berlin and Paris.
Economy · Finance Banking
Can Azerbaijan Become an Islamic Finance Hub?
Azerbaijan is strengthening its role as a regional investment and Islamic finance hub by leveraging strategic partnerships, infrastructure, and the Middle Corridor. The Baku IsDB Forum highlighted diversification, Gulf investment potential, and sustainable economic cooperation across the region.
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Can Tourism Save Europe’s Migration Crisis?
Africa’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly and could create jobs, attract investment, and support economic growth, potentially addressing some drivers of migration. However, experts argue tourism alone cannot reduce migration, as benefits are uneven, security risks remain high, and broader economic reforms are still essential.
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
Tourism House Brussels: A New Hub for Global Tourism
The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has officially completed the first milestone of Tourism House Brussels, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between the global tourism industry and the European institutional ecosystem.
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
President João Lourenço’s speech during the Angola Invest Summit
LUANDA, ANGOLA — Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Angola hosted the Angola Investment Summit from June 17 to 19, 2026. The summit was an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, held in partnership with the Global Tourism Forum Institute (GTFI), based in Brussels and Dubai.
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The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit
The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit opened on Thursday in the Angolan capital with a level of protocol rarely seen before.