Maldives will try to keep both China and India close

Maldivian foreign policy was under the spotlight during the president’s recent state visit to India

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Romania will struggle to reduce deficits

The government’s revised 2024 budget will push the fiscal deficit to almost 7% of GDP

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Incidents of gang violence have increased significantly over the last year, leading to tougher border checks

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The Iraqi Kurdish elections are taking place as Baghdad pushes against and works to circumspect the region's autonomy

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Senate rejection of two key aspects of Labor's housing affordability plans may result in an early election

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The pan-Islamist jihadist group is consolidating relations with the Pakistani Taliban Movement

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The Belarusian opposition in exile is evolving, with new factions emerging that are rising in importance

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The authorities have arrested a prominent businessman and a former minister accused of plotting a coup d'etat

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The economy will probably grow steadily in the coming years, though economic and political challenges remain

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Overshadowed by deadly floods, the polls saw scant enthusiasm for change

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