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Hungarian PM flags potential conflict of interest over former foreign minister’s move to BYD
Peter Szijjarto has extensive diplomatic ties with Russia and China developed during his time in government.
Ukraine war exposes widening missile defence gap as strikes reshape energy markets
Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure are reshaping fuel markets without significantly reducing Moscow's oil export revenues, analyst argues.
Azerbaijan's H1 oil and gas exports fall in value despite volume gains
Azerbaijan exported oil, gas and related products worth a combined $10.8bn in the first half of 2026, according to State Customs Committee data.
Ukraine goes from buyer of security to supplier
Ukraine is rapidly transforming from one of the world's largest importers of military aid into an increasingly important supplier of defence technologies for Europe.
Serbia raises €500mn to finance military modernisation
€500mn raised through a private placement of six-year euro-denominated notes with international institutional investors to finance the modernisation of its armed forces.
Tbilisi's unloved 'Rike Tubes' to be razed after 14 years unused and $25mn wasted
Decision to demolish modernist structures draws a line under one of post-Soviet Georgia's most expensive architectural failures.
Albania to amend protected areas law after protests and EU pressure
Announcement follows weeks of protests known as the “Flamingo Revolution”, initially sparked by plans for a luxury resort in the protected Vjosa-Narta lagoon area on the Adriatic coast.
Azerbaijan's parliament approves sweeping tax breaks for tech and crowdfunding sector
Baku aims to diversify its hydrocarbon-dependent economy by building a domestic technology and startup sector, following earlier moves to create technology parks and free economic zones.
Ukraine's hidden homelessness crisis deepens as war reshapes social landscape
Social challenge could have long-term consequences for the country's post-war recovery if vulnerable groups are not reintegrated into society quickly, said the Depaul Ukraine charity.
Ukraine seeks €7bn for power recovery as allies expand air-defence cooperation
Ukraine has lost about half of its electricity generation capacity since the war began in February 2022, with flexible generating facilities among the hardest hit.
Bangladesh should strengthen nuclear expertise before investing in SMRs
As Bangladesh gets close to attaining the status of a nuclear power-generating country, policymakers have begun weighing the option of setting up Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) or adding two more large reactors to the energy portfolio.
Bangkok bar fire leaves at least 27 dead, numbers could rise
Images taken after the fire was brought under control showed rows of body bags outside the building and a large police cordon surrounding the site.
South Korean military cyber attacks hit record 19,000 cases in 2025
The Cyber Operations Command said identifying attackers remains difficult because of techniques including IP spoofing and the use of overseas infrastructure. It assessed that North Korea’s cyber capabilities are becoming more advanced.
Super Typhoon Bavi’s visit to Taiwan more of a damp squib than a bringer of devastation
Most injuries were caused by people outside during the typhoon falling from scooters and bicycles on slippery roads as strong winds blew.
Korean market expects unanimous BoK rate rise
Governor Shin Hyun-song has said on three occasions since taking office after the May policy meeting that higher interest rates are needed. The central bank has held the benchmark rate at 2.5% since July last year.