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Full-scale war might return to Yemen if Houthi strikes continue, the UN warns
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges the sides to de-escalate before its too late to stop civilian suffering
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A New Experiment in Turkmenistan: Can Technology Transform the Transport Sector?
Adoption may hinge on pricing after the trial, as smaller companies might find the full features hard to sustain.
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Kazakhstan and Belgium Mark 34 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Cycling Ride in Brussels
Ambassador Roman Vassilenko said cycling mirrors bilateral ties, requiring balance, momentum and mutual support.
Defense · Defense Policy Strategy
Türkiye Emerges as Europe’s Key Black Sea Partner
Turkey's role is concretized through the MCM Black Sea task group, which has conducted 10 activations, and its mandate is being extended to cover energy assets like the Sakarya Gas Field.
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Hangzhou: China’s $86 Billion AI Hub
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China's National Computing Grid Builds the Infrastructure of the AI Age
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China Accelerates AI Push Across the Economy Under “AI Plus” Initiative
Energy · Global Energy Policy
Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance in EU–Myanmar Relations
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US Measles Cases Reach 35-Year High as Vaccination Rates Decline
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Full-scale war might return to Yemen if Houthi strikes continue, the UN warns
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges the sides to de-escalate before its too late to stop civilian suffering
Politics · International Relations
‘Mustaqillik’ Generation: New Navigators of the Silk Road
The 'Mustaqillik Generation' is leveraging tech hubs like IT Park to export digital services globally, with startups like TheCarGo serving US clients from Tashkent, marking a shift from silk to software on the new Silk Road.
Politics · International Relations
Trump Weighs New Economic Pressure on Iran as War Drags On
The Trump administration is considering tougher economic measures against Iran, including sanctions on Chinese oil refiners and banks. Washington aims to cut Tehran's revenue and supply networks, but broader measures could deepen tensions with Beijing.
Politics · International Relations
WHO Warns Global Rehabilitation Gap Is Leaving Millions Without Essential Care
Around 2.4 billion people worldwide could benefit from rehabilitation, according to WHO. Yet more than half of those needing services in low- and middle-income countries do not receive them, highlighting a growing global health access gap.
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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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Kazakhstan: The World’s Most Underrated Travel Destination
When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.
Travel · Travel Diplomacy
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.