- 3 September, 2026
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Iraq: Ailing Energy Sector and Fragile Oil-Dependent Economy
Oil rich Iraq is struggling to meet the increasing electricity demands of its people because of the country’s ailing energy sector. Despite billion-dollar contracts to
Rape and Killings at World Bank Tourist Project Site in Tanzania
The proposed site of a World Bank tourism project in Tanzania has been embroiled in allegations of rape, killings and forced evictions. The ambitious “resilient
Possibility of New Understanding Between US and Iran
After the release of American prisoners and the release of Iranian funds, Qatar believes there’s the possibility of new understandings between the US and Iran.
Niger Celebrates as French Ambassador Finally Leaves
French ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte has left the country following the July coup and President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that the entire personnel from the
Saudi Arabia is Developing its Ambitious Nuclear Energy
Saudi Arabia is actively working to develop peaceful uses of nuclear energy in various fields in close cooperation with the IAEA, says Saudi Minister of
Armenia Blames Russia for Losing Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan
Armenia only has bitter words for Russia after Azerbaijan claimed the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh province during the weekend. Taking a swipe at Russia, Armenian Prime Minister
American Armor Will Not Last Long: Ukraine Spy Chief on Abram Tanks
With the Biden administration set to deliver the first US-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine next week, Kirill Budanov of the Ukrainian military says the American
Iranian Activists Harassed in Europe, Threats to Life
As Iran and the world marked the anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who died in police custody in September 2022, Iranian activists
What’s happening between Armenia-Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan, one of six independent Turkic states, has launched “anti-terrorist activities” in the Nagorno-Karabakh region in order to drive away Armenian troops. This has escalated
What’s behind the growing tensions between India and Canada?
On 19 September, the Republic of India expelled a Canadian diplomat, escalating a row between the two countries. This came hours after Canada expelled India’s