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Op-Ed: Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Regional Policy Actions
2024 was the hottest on record globally. In Asia and the Pacific, Bangladesh was the worst-hit country, with about 33 million people affected by lower crop yields that destabilized food systems, along with extensive school …
Till Lindemann to Celebrate His 63rd Birthday with a Solo Concert in Dubai
On 4 January 2026, Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann will give a solo concert at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena as part of his global “Meine Welt Tour 2026.” The performance will coincide with his 63rd birthday, and …
24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Held in Moscow
On 18 November 2025, Moscow hosted the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), chaired by the Russian Federation.
SITA, Amadeus, and AACO Join Forces for Transparent Environmental Reporting
SITA, Amadeus, and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) have announced a joint initiative aimed at improving the accuracy and transparency of environmental metrics in the aviation industry.
Construction of Paks-2 Nuclear Power Plant to Begin First Concrete Pour in 2026
On 4 November 2025, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA) issued permits allowing the start of the first concrete pour for the foundation of Unit 5 at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant (with Rosatom State …
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The Swiss trading company Gunvor has withdrawn its bid to acquire the international assets of Russia’s largest private oil company after the United States stated that it would never approve the deal.
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 new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), …
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 and the sale of tobacco products to …