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International trade
Russia and China Could Receive Preferential Hormuz Access as Iran Plans Special Terms for Ships
Iran International Reports Special Terms for Russia and China
Iran may offer Russian- and Chinese-linked vessels either full exemptions from future Strait of Hormuz charges or significantly more favorable terms than those applied to ships...
Global Affairs
European Diesel Prices Reach $1,310 per Tonne, Highest Since April
ARA Diesel Prices Rose 2%
The average price of diesel in Northwest Europe increased 2% during the final week of July to $1,310 per tonne on a CIF basis, including freight and insurance.
The assessment covers...
Digital technologies
Europe Expands IRIS² to 348 Satellites With First Launches Set for 2029
EU Expands IRIS² to 348 Satellites
The European Union has entered a new stage in the development of IRIS² — Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite.
On August 7, 2026, the European Commission and...
Digital technologies
EAEU Introduces Common E-Commerce Rules as Five Prime Ministers Sign Agreement
EAEU Harmonizes E-Commerce Rules Across Its Internal Market
The heads of government of the five Eurasian Economic Union countries signed an Agreement on Electronic Commerce in Goods on August 7 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
It was one...
International trade
Kazakhstan Expands Soft Drink Exports Across CIS Markets as Shipments to Russia Rise 2.5-Fold
Soft Drink Exports Reach 172.8 Million Litres
Kazakhstan is expanding exports of processed food and beverage products to neighbouring markets, with soft drinks becoming one of the categories showing significant regional demand.
According to Kazakhstan’s Bureau...
Global Affairs
Iran and Oman Near Hormuz Shipping Deal, but Tehran Demands U.S. Action Before Full Reopening
Iran and Oman Are Finalizing New Shipping Routes
Negotiations between Iran and Oman over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz are approaching completion.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said an agreement defining new shipping routes between...
Business
easyJet Agrees to £5.7 Billion Takeover as Apollo Offers £7.15 Per Share
Apollo Wins the Battle for easyJet
British airline easyJet has agreed the terms of an acquisition by Eagle Bidco, a vehicle indirectly owned by investment funds managed by Apollo Global Management.
Under the recommended cash offer,...
International trade
Mexico’s Tech Exports Surge as Machinery and Equipment Shipments Approach $200 Billion
Technology Is Becoming a New Export Engine
Mexico is experiencing another period of strong export growth, but its composition is changing. While the automotive industry has traditionally dominated the country’s manufacturing exports, computers, electronics, servers...