Mongolia positions itself as Asia’s next data centre hub
During the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia offered potential data centre investors tax relief, data security, cheap energy, land, and cold weather. Read more at Read More
Azerbaijan’s biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition
Azerbaijan’s largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank in a deal valued at…
Trump slams Tehran for executing protesters at levels ‘not seen before’
The US president said Tehran could no longer pay large segments of its military and was facing a “humanitarian crisis of epic proportions,” days after 32 countries issued a joint…
Qatar says officials working daily to revive US-Iran talks, urges Tehran to reopen Hormuz
Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.…
Trump considering renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as trade war with Canada escalates
The rhetoric between the two countries is escalating, with Trump telling Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs. Read more at…
One million Afghan children suffering ‘life-threatening’ malnutrition, UNICEF says
Afghanistan has endured repeated periods of widespread hunger in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises. Read more at Read More
Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Kremlin’s forced recruitment spikes
Human rights groups said they recorded a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid reports that Russia is preparing a new mobilisation wave after September’s elections. Read more at Read…
Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US terror list removal ‘shakes off dark stain’ from Syria, al-Sharaa says
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from…
UN and Red Cross warn ‘risks have intensified,’ urge regulation of killer robots
Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention. Read more at Read More