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U.S. Blocks Gunvor Deal to Acquire LUKOIL’s International Assets
The Swiss trading company Gunvor has withdrawn its bid to acquire the international assets of Russia’s largest private oil company after the United States stated …
BCG: Buyers Prefer Electric Vehicles and Chinese Brands
The automotive market is undergoing significant changes as more buyers choose electric vehicles, show interest in Chinese brands, and prefer digital purchasing methods. This is highlighted in a …
UNESCO Declares 15 December as “World Turkic Language Family Day”
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 43rd General Conference was held in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Global Air Travel Demand Rises 3–4% in September 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released statistics on the global air transport market for September 2025, reporting growth in both passenger and cargo traffic.
Maldives Bans Smoking for Everyone Born After 2007
The Maldives has become the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide smoking ban for the younger generation. Authorities of the island nation have prohibited smoking …
Türkiye Strengthens Global Influence Through Educational Diplomacy
The Turkish Ministry of National Education (MoNE) is currently implementing 350 educational agreements with 125 countries, expanding Türkiye’s soft power on the international stage through comprehensive educational diplomacy …
Strong Earthquake of Magnitude 6.1 Strikes Western Türkiye
On the evening of 27 October, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 occurred in western Türkiye, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Middle Corridor
China’s Belt and Road Initiative stands out as a goal to integrate all regions of the country into the global expansion process according to the geographical and economic …
EU Imposes Sanctions on Banks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan for Cooperation with Russia
As part of its 19th sanctions package against Russia, the European Union has imposed restrictions on financial transactions with several banks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, the European …
US and EU Impose New Sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil, and Other Russian Companies
The US Department of the Treasury has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, along with their subsidiaries.